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That 'awkward' itch

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM
That 'awkward' itch
Just occasionally you get to see animals enjoying themselves and this was no exception. It was more enjoyable to take a brake from photographing and just to watch, but I could not resist taking a few :biggrin:

Last one...

Location: Svalbard

Kit:
MKIII 500f/4 1/4000 f/6.3 ISO 400 handheld
Posted by Tim Taylor on October 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM
A polar vesion of Balu the bear having a good scratch against a palm tree. Love it!

I'm surprised the bear looks so honey coloured against the snow - not seen one like this.

Tim :toast: :toast:
Posted by Peter Woods on October 26, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Stephen, just love it, well done :smile:
Posted by Mark Davies on October 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Cracker. :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 26, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Tim they are not all 'pristine' white sadly. Depending on the bear and light they can be a little 'honey' coloured :biggrin:
Posted by John Robinson on October 26, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Good stuff
.JohnR
Posted by PhilH on October 26, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Super, a memorable moment well caught, personally I might trim the darker water near the bottom out...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Ian Haskell on October 26, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Nice moment, caught well.

Ian
Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 26, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Excellant :wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 27, 2009 at 5:14 AM
Works for me Stevo :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on October 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Lovely shot :toast:

almost looks like selective colouring on the bear :smile: makes him/her really stand out
Posted by Fran French on October 27, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Absolutely superb Stephen.

Fran :toast: