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    As I have mentioned before, there are two types of Polar Bear, one that is inquisitive, the other, no matter how careful you are, just doesn't want to know and heads off, this young male was curious. I was hoping he might have come a bit closer to the edge to get the full reflection, sadly he headed off to the right as viewed, but then came to us in his own time. How I miss these guys!

    Getting/waiting to have that 'curved, raised' paw, is the element you alway want.

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

    Steve

    Subject: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious
    Location: Svalbard
    Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
    Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS II USM HH
    Exposure: 1/2500s at f/6.3 ISO500
    Original format: Landscape, very slight crop
    Processed via: LRC 9.3 & PS2020
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    Superb processing and colours, details excellent too. Not entirely crazy about the central position of the bear but I presume there was a good reason for that.
    (Too darned cold for me that place I would not wish to go Covid or no!)

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    Wow, superb shot Steve! Beautifull detail in the bear and the snow, plus the reflection gives the picture a nice simmetry. I think that the central composition works, sinec the bear is looking at you and walking towards you, at least thats how the picture makes me feel. Though given those red eyes I wouldnt want to be near it:) How much did you overespose to compensate for the snow? Ah, just spotted the simmetry between the FG and BG, water with small ice in both. And of course, the raised paw.

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    Not entirely crazy about the central position of the bear but I presume there was a good reason for that.
    Jon, it was just walking in, so at that distance I wanted the central FP to gain maximum sharpness, I can crop either side, but think the more wider POV is nice here rather than a tighter, more predictable crop.
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    I think that the central composition works, sinec the bear is looking at you and walking towards you, at least thats how the picture makes me feel.
    That was my thoughts too Dan.


    How much did you overespose to compensate for the snow?
    Dan, +0.67, 2/3s of a stop, but remember that is just the first part, there is work required in PP too, but if you get the right exposure you'll be amazed at how much detail you can pull back in.


    And of course, the raised paw.
    That's what photo libraries appear to like.
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    Hi Steve -- I just always admire how well you expose the PB images. These are not very easy settings to do so. I wonder how many images can go bad for a first timer in such settings.

    I loved the scene and the reflection and offcourse the raised paw. What a fantastic looking animal. Excellent IQ , with nice details and tones.

    Superbly done, TFS !

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    Hi Haseeb, great to have you back commenting and the kind words.

    If you ever take the plunge to visit Svalbard let me know, I will give you truck loads of info as I have done for another member, however you will nail the images, no question!!!

    Hope all is well with you and your family.

    cheers
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    Nice view of that paw. The environment is great. Killer detail as well. The reflection is nice as well.

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