Just got back from Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada. The temperature was a relative balmy -20C (-4F) with strong wind and blowing snow. 4 fruitless days of waiting, I finally got to see my first polar bear and spring cubs. We stood in the cold for 4 hours until the bears woke up and were rewarded with a once in a life time experience. I especially like this image as it shows the strong bond and emotion between Mother and cubs.
Canon 1DX2
600f4 II + 1.4X TC III, Gitzo 3530LS, RRS Ball head
1/1600, f11, ISO 1000
Large crop, about 30% left of full frame.
I wished I had put on the 2X, but with blowing snow and cold fingers, hard to do anything except to shoot.
Hope you like it.
Loi







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, but to me, the only thing would be, is to avoid any blowing wind/snow and watch the battery life which can dissipate oh so quickly, keep a spare in the inside of your warm jacket. I guess you would of had either a vehicle or 'hut' (which they often tow out to these spots) close by, so you could have switched kit inside a warm spot if you wanted, but would be interested to hear/learn more.



