Wrestlers of the North - Polar bear cubs

[Sid Garige]

Hello all,

I took a little hiatus from photography. Yesterday after almost 1 year and 3 moths I picked up gear for the first time and went to Tigertail beach. Sat in front of a flock for shore birds for 3 hours in ankle deep water. Shore birds feeding all around, 3 tricolor herons and one great egret fishing.. it was just wonderful.. I missed being outside. So I renewed my BPN membership and back again. Looking forward to sharing my images and learning more from all of you.

Here is an image to start with. From my 2012 trip to Kaktoivk.

1DMark IV, Canon 500mm, F5.6, 1/200 ISO 1000

-Sid

[Morkel Erasmus]

Welcome back Sid - it is going to be a pleasure seeing more of your work on here and also getting your feedback on the varied posts being made here by photographers of all skill levels.


This is a cracker, and you sure brought home the bacon on that trip!
Everything works here for me, a classic frame. I would have loved to see it bigger, and perhaps it needs a hint more sharpening on the cubs?

[Marc Mol]

Welcome back from your hiatus Sid!

Another vote for seeing this larger, love the comp with the flying snow flakes enhancing nicely.

[Neil Burton]

No nits, brilliant shot.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sid, can only echo Morkels reply, great to have you back and I know we can also kern from you too.

Cracking opening image Sid.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Sid - I can only echo what the others have said. You and your images have been missed, welcome back! I've always loved your PB shots and this is no exception. Great action and the flying snow adds to it. Agree that I want to see it bigger.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andreas Liedmann]

Welcome back Sid , thought you got eaten up by PB , luckily not……….!
Good opener as usual from you,would like to see it larger , too.
Great tones and colors , playfight posture looks great and the flying snow is adding a lot to the image.

Cheers Andreas

[Gabriela Plesea]

Welcome back, Sid!

And thank you for your kind comment on one of my images. Love your polar bears, great action captured and I like the bits of snow in the air! Well framed and presented, agree with Morkel on the need for a tad more sharpening but not a big issue. Looking forward to more from you, thank you for sharing this, I really enjoyed viewing!

Kind regards,

[Andre Pretorius]

Hi Sid

Love these "cuddly " cubs!

Nice POV to get horizon line correct.

The rules have changed, you can now post at 1200x900!

Welcome back!

Have also tried a break, managed 2 weeks


Andre

[Ellie Hey]

This is simply beautiful, I love it.

[Ashleigh Scully]

Hi I agree this is beautiful. I love the flying snow coming off the polar bear on the right it captures the force and strength of the bear's paw.