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    Sometimes when you have got the shot you wanted and if opportunities allow, then it's often fun to think of what else can you look for from your subject.

    Now it may, or may not workout, but you have nothing to loose, only a few frames on your card. I will add, this was very carefully orchestrated, leaning over the railing is not something you do likely with a Polar bear below you on the pack ice several feet away.

    Again, like the previous posting, with hindsight and the advances in kit, I would I feel have achieved a better image, but hey, if we all wait...

    Thanks for either viewing or commenting on the previous image.

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    Subject: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), close up of rear leg
    Location: Svalbard
    Camera: Canon MKIV
    Lens: 70-200f/2.8
    Exposure: 1/250s at f/5.6 ISO1000
    Original format: Landscape, small crop mainly on width

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    Hi Steve i really like to see PB from a different view , so far i never had the idea to do something like this . It does not grab me that much as other stuff would do , but always good to see something else rather than the straight forward images.

    Your usual nice PP work is very easy to identify with good tonal range and very nice fine detail !!!

    I can see this in a slight different version , with a bit of tonal adjustment and a different crop .I could have gone too far with this for others taste , but well ......

    How did you mange to get this with the short lens ?

    TFS Andreas

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    It does not grab me that much as other stuff would do , but always good to see something else rather than the straight forward images.
    Spot on, no it won't win any prizes or get many views, but what I am suggesting is just think about other alternatives once you have the shot you want and time allows. With something like this there are many possibilities in crops.

    The bear was right below I had moved to the left and very carefully shot down, the distance was probably about 4-5m? Just had to go for it, as soon as the shutter (2-4 frames) went off he turn around, not ideal to grab his attention.

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    Right Steve i think sometimes with hindsight i should do this kind of stuff , too . I do not win any prices anyway with my stuff so i should be more open minded in the field to leave the (my) route .

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    We ALL work hard in getting the shots we do, but I do feel there is mileage in looking at other options too, you just never know what may come off.

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    Hello Steve

    I am all for having fun in-between the more serious work and for some reason I have been shy to share similar images, not sure of the response I would get:)
    The detail is so amazing here, as well as tonality. Love your choice of title
    Hope to bring some "small foot" images from my holiday, more like "paw prints" really...Wish I had comms in the KTP so I could post some sightings as they happen...well maybe next time, I am working on it...

    Love your work - always an inspiration to me. Will catch up when back:)

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Steve - yes, it is always fun and a good idea to experiment if you have the time and a cooperative subject. I like this one, just wish the claws were out.

    TFS,
    Rachel

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    Unusual view.... Like it very much. To bad the claws aren't visible but hey that's the way polar bears are... Now with a griz....

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    I like this view Steve! Well framed and processed, and a good take on the subject - inspiration to all to look for those "OOTB" compositions.
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    Thanks guys, just trying to 'push' in another direction...

    To bad the claws aren't visible but hey that's the way polar bears are...
    Had to chuckle Dale, I had two images to choose from and I was unsure which one to post, the other had the claws visible, typical, LOL.

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