Firstly thanks for all the comments on my previous posting.
I wanted to try to post something that was slightly different and to break away from the norm or expected. However, I am trying desperately to avoid posting Polar bears (which is very difficult ) especially as they seem to be in the 'limelight' at present. Even the BBC had a sniff at the whale carcass & bears, which should see them through the coming Winter. The bears, not the BBC.
This fellow was resting on shore after a very energetic bout in the sea. Not sure if a tighter crop might be better?
Location:
Svalbard
Kit:
MKIII 500f/4 1/400 F/9 ISO 400 Gitzo tripod/Wimberely head
Posted by Deborah Armour on September 19, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Visually striking image with great detail. Just feel top tusk needs a bit more room on the RHS. Not sure about a tighter crop as it's all about those teeth !
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on September 19, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Very impressive shot Stephen. Did not know they have red in the skin.
But those teeth .... Wow
Bertl
Personally I do feel that it is a bit tight, however that's life. Having spent about 40min watching a rather static bunch huddle, about five in various sizes cruised close to the shore. As curious of us as we were of them we were given a real feast of interaction, in fact putting the camera down and just watching was more of a thrill and probably cost me some shots, but I was happy to be part of the spectacle.
Leaving them to play in the shallows they slowly came ashore.
Finally, the request for Polar bears, well guys I think there is enough at present and would not wish to dilute existing postings, plus I am now off again, but promise to post a few on my return.
An awesome beast NO mistaking, but will they soon be gone?
Discussion
9 repliesI wanted to try to post something that was slightly different and to break away from the norm or expected. However, I am trying desperately to avoid posting Polar bears (which is very difficult
This fellow was resting on shore after a very energetic bout in the sea. Not sure if a tighter crop might be better?
Location:
Svalbard
Kit:
MKIII 500f/4 1/400 F/9 ISO 400 Gitzo tripod/Wimberely head
But those teeth .... Wow
Bertl
Craig
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Drew
David
Great shot you have got to love these make fantastic subjects. Go on show us some polar bears I can't get enough of them.
Danny
Personally I do feel that it is a bit tight, however that's life. Having spent about 40min watching a rather static bunch huddle, about five in various sizes cruised close to the shore. As curious of us as we were of them we were given a real feast of interaction, in fact putting the camera down and just watching was more of a thrill and probably cost me some shots, but I was happy to be part of the spectacle.
Leaving them to play in the shallows they slowly came ashore.
Finally, the request for Polar bears, well guys I think there is enough at present and would not wish to dilute existing postings, plus I am now off again, but promise to post a few on my return.
An awesome beast NO mistaking, but will they soon be gone?