I kept the white balance 6000 with bit of a blue cast to emphasize cold environment.
Canon 1D Mark IV, 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS
1/1250 F5.6
I kept the white balance 6000 with bit of a blue cast to emphasize cold environment.
Canon 1D Mark IV, 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS
1/1250 F5.6
Last edited by Peter Kes; 10-28-2012 at 12:40 PM.
Nicely detailed snow there in the FG Sid. Provides a nice pedestal for the bear. Is that a tag in his ear?
Thanks Steve.
Yes, it is a RFID tag. Here is some info
http://alaska.usgs.gov/science/biolo...tribution.html
Nice detail and vertical comp. Keep em coming Sid!
Hi Sid, good eye contact, and you have exposed the overall image nicely. I like the pose resting on his front legs, and the placement in the frame works well.
Hi Sid - your WB choice works well. Great detail in the snow and of course, the pose is fantastic. I didn't think it was possible but I think this year's shots may even be better than last year's
TFS,
Rachel
Sid,
Man o man - you nailed the exposure, it's dead sharp, beautiful subject and environment.
I liked your choice of composition. I am re-posting a slight tweak that IMO makes this and even stronger image.
Last edited by James Shadle; 10-28-2012 at 11:26 PM.
Wow that was tough. I had to bring them both into PS to see the changes. After seeing them side by side, I am going to have to go with Sid's version. The bear looks a tad more grand b/c he is higher in the frame. I understand what James was trying to do and it was frankly my first thought when I saw this picture...to crop more from the bottom. But looking at them side-by-side, I think I like the OP slightly better. Regardless of which anyone prefers, this is a terrific capture, Sid, with amazing details.
Hi Sid, from what I can see comparing the two, James has brought out more definition/detail/tone within the facing snow, however it has also in turn, added more yellow to the bear which I feel is too strong and prefer the OP. So for me it's a compromise between the two, Sids top half, James lower half, if I can put it that wayI love the way they just drop the head slightly in that 'dog' fashion.
TFS
Steve![]()
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Hi Sid
I love looking at your polar bear images.. Your images evoke all the wonderful feelings an image should in a viewer ...
Another stellar polar bear image, Sid!
Perfect exposure and love the pose.
I like your bear's colour a bit better, but prefer James' slight crop. All in all up to you now![]()
I am liking James's crop too.
Not sure about any color differences, I only cropped the image - everything else was perfect.
Hi Sid,
A beautiful image, you nailed it as usual.
Best wishes and thanks for sharing,
Mark.