Polar Bear with Cubs

**Sid Garige** · 10-02-2010, 09:13 PM

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**Marina Scarr** · 10-02-2010, 10:39 PM

Sid, You have captured here something amazing. I love the color of the sand against the white bears, and it works with blues in the BG. All bears are looking your way inquisitively. The light is very soft. The image is appears candid. THe level from which you captured it seems to have worked perfectly. Congratulations on this one! Sounds as athough you worked hard for it.

Ken Watkins · 10-02-2010, 11:15 PM

Sid,

This is a beauty, good light and nice pose by the bears, the driftwood adds greatly.

I do not blame you not wanting to lay down 50 yards is a very short distance for a Polar Bear;)

Can I ask why you used F10? I might run some NR on the BG.

**Sid Garige** · 10-02-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ken Watkins

Sid,

Can I ask why you used F10? I might run some NR on the BG.

Cub on the right was rolling all around I though F10 will give me enough DOF for all 3 of them.
I guess one more round of noise reduction on the waves..

**Steve Kaluski** · 10-03-2010, 02:07 AM

Hi Sid, like the interaction and general overall feel of this one.

We can all look back with hindsight when we view our shots and yes, a lower POV would have been better, but it really doesn't detract that much I feel. I like the inclusion of the bit of drift wood, plus you have managed to get some catchlight in the eyes which really helps and is not always easy with PB's. Personally, my only wish is that they were not shot on pack ice, seeing them in this locations seems slightly 'alien' if you know what I mean, however the great thing is you have actually seen them, which is a real privilege IMHO. ;)

TFS
Steve

Loong-Tat Wong · 10-03-2010, 02:32 AM

HI Sid
Nice catch under difficult circumstance. I love the eye contact given by all three bears ,the soft light and the nice exposure on the bears!Thanks for sharing!

**Sid Garige** · 10-03-2010, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski

Personally, my only wish is that they were not shot on pack ice, seeing them in this locations seems slightly 'alien' if you know what I mean,

Thanks Steve. Planning another trip to Kaktovik in July 2011 especially for bears on ice packs.

**Steve Kaluski** · 10-03-2010, 04:15 AM

Planning another trip to Kaktovik in July 2011 especially for bears on ice packs

I envy you. ;)

Steve

**Paul Lagasi** · 10-03-2010, 06:10 AM

What waves? :D a really nice capture, all three bears looking at camera, nice exposure, sharp.. Mom really doesn't look happy, good call on ot lying down.....well done

**Rachel Hollander** · 10-03-2010, 06:27 AM

Sid - I definitely don't blame you for not lying down 50 yards away especially when it seems like you had their attention. Congrats on a great capture. Love that all 3 are looking at you, great detail and sharpness.

TFS,
Rachel

**John Chardine** · 10-03-2010, 06:43 AM

Sid- This is a stunner. Beautiful light and composition and terrific interest level.

I would only say that local guides or not, firearm protection or not, I would not have gone that close to any Polar Bear let alone a female with cubs. I've had a Polar Bear interaction at camp in the high Arctic.

**John Chardine** · 10-03-2010, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski

Hi Sid, like the interaction and general overall feel of this one.

We can all look back with hindsight when we view our shots and yes, a lower POV would have been better, but it really doesn't detract that much I feel. I like the inclusion of the bit of drift wood, plus you have managed to get some catchlight in the eyes which really helps and is not always easy with PB's. Personally, my only wish is that they were not shot on pack ice, seeing them in this locations seems slightly 'alien' if you know what I mean, however the great thing is you have actually seen them, which is a real privilege IMHO. ;)

TFS
Steve

Steve- This one made on a beach. Both beach and pack ice are perfectly natural and normal habitats for Polar Bears so I'm a little confused.

**Gary Hamilton** · 10-03-2010, 08:05 AM

WOW. All three in beautiful light looking right at you. I, for one, am not spending much time looking at the water or wondering about the shooting angle. The bears are enough for me. Excellent capture in difficult conditions. Cheers!

**Mike Tracy** · 10-03-2010, 12:23 PM

This has such a nice feel to it. Gorgeous light showcasing their colors beautifully. The beach setting with its different textures, colors and driftwood compliment the bears and back ground nicely. I like the positions and attentive looks of all three but wish the cubs face on the right wasn't partially shaded.

**Andrew Merwin** · 10-03-2010, 01:17 PM

Beautiful image. I especially like the light & being able to see the bottom of the right cub's foot. Well captured.

**Sid Garige** · 10-03-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by John Chardine

I would only say that local guides or not, firearm protection or not, I would not have gone that close to any Polar Bear let alone a female with cubs. I've had a Polar Bear interaction at camp in the high Arctic.

You are right on that. A young curious male came so close to us we had no way of getting out with out hurting ourselves and bear if some thing went wrong. We got carried away while shooting and suddenly realized he was closer than expected.

**Don Lacy** · 10-03-2010, 06:22 PM

Wonderful captured Sid, Love the fact you got all three looking at you with those great expressions.

**Mike Tracy** · 10-03-2010, 07:07 PM

Sid I commented about the driftwood but upon closer inspection is this some sort of bone ?

I wanna go !

**Sid Garige** · 10-03-2010, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Tracy

Sid I commented about the driftwood but upon closer inspection is this some sort of bone ?

I wanna go !

Mike. My guess is drift wood. I will shoot you details about July trip. More than welcome if you are interested.

-sid

**Don Hamilton Jr.** · 10-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Sid, pardon my lang. here, Freaking over the top,

All three looking at ya, driftwood, and sand comp, Exposure nailed... man what's not to like??? CAN YOU SAY FRAME IT!!:p
Man, add me to the list for next year!!! Simply an awesome IMAGE!!!
Can't wait to see this series!!! Don

**Steve Canuel** · 10-03-2010, 08:52 PM

An excellent photograph Sid. A great contrast between the warm sand and the cool water in the BG. I don't think a uniform BG would've looked better on this as the waves provide a nice transition of color and texture between the sky and sand.

**Sabyasachi Patra** · 10-04-2010, 12:26 AM

Nice photo Sid!

Good light. I like the mood and the depth of field here. Lower perspective would have been better but not a deal breaker here. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

**stuart wanuck** · 10-04-2010, 08:27 AM

love it love it what can i say?

**Giovanni Frescura** · 10-04-2010, 10:38 AM

All is ok. The composition is ok, the light is ok, pp is ok...it is very very good!!!

**Andrew Aveley** · 10-04-2010, 01:41 PM

i can only echo the sentiments mentioned already. Really superb image !

Robert Amoruso · 10-04-2010, 08:07 PM

I am going backwards from your other post Sid, but this is another hit out of the park. Great head turns on all three, they all lust pop right out of the BG. Well done.

**Grant Atkinson** · 10-05-2010, 03:47 AM

Hi Sid, what a shot. Nothing I could add to what others have already stated, but this image jumped at me as a thumbnail, and when I opened it up, I just said Wow. TFS
Grant

**Danny Laredo** · 10-07-2010, 11:46 AM

Stunning image!

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