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    OK, another frame from the great encounter of the first Polar bear after setting sail. I won't rehash the story behind achieving it, suffice to say, shot from a moving zodiac. This bear was so chilled and good natured, well, that's if PB's can be good natured?

    Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

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    Subject: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
    Location: Svalbard
    Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
    Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS II USM HH
    Exposure: 1/2000s at f/8 ISO3200
    Original format: Landscape, very slight crop from the foot
    Processed via: LRCC & PS2020
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    Love the composition and intimate low POV. Love the curious pose as well. Even on a moving zodiak not sure I'd term this look good natured. TFS

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    Even on a moving zodiak not sure I'd term this look good natured. TFS
    Thanks David, when you see them fighting, then this is 'good natured'. In addition, because we gave this guy respect and didn't harass him, or put any pressure on him, he just gave us what we wanted and more. Not crowding a subject and being patient always delivers the goods.
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    I like the way you composed the image, my eyes are drawn to the PB's face. I also like the color and the texture of the foreground, while the BG just brings out the PB (and its size). He really looks relaxed ( though those red eyes make me doubt its good nature:). Wish I had an image like this.

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    It's an absolute peach Steve, how many more have you got tucked up you sleeve?
    The slightly off centre position and slight askance glance work well. The colourful flowers and mosses are also a fine feature.

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    Thanks Jon.

    how many more have you got tucked up you sleeve?
    Not as many as my Little owls, vegetation is now around 3ft and everything is getting swamped, albeit rich pickings for the owls!!!
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    Hi Steve ... love it !!!
    The pose and the low POV is just great stuff .... this one in snow and ice would be even better !!!

    I can see the FG with a bit more tonal depth , to make the bear stand out more . You can use your channel curves .... I would rather edit three curves adjustment layers through TK masks .... Hello Brian .


    Very very nice frame , Steve

    TFS Andreas

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    I can see the FG with a bit more tonal depth , to make the bear stand out more . You can use your channel curves .... I would rather edit three curves adjustment layers through TK masks
    Agree, do a RP lets see.
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    Here you go ... crudely done

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    Looks fine to me Andreas, I assume a 3/4 tone with a blend?
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    On the money ...

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    pretty darned good Andreas!

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    Cracking image Steve , the benchmark you set is getting higher and higher .

    Loved it.

    TFS !

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    the benchmark you set is getting higher and higher .
    Thank you Haseeb, but the RP from Andreas has helped, I was just a little sloppy/lazy. Everyone can achieve these things, just nail the raw, both in terms of Exposure & sharpness and 'job done'.
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