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    I like the framing here Sid, with a nice V formation, but my first instinct upon viewing said if only for a direct look to take this over the top.
    A great capture nonetheless!
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    Sid, nice portrait. I like the playing cubs the best of the series so far. But for this shot I assume you shot it at 400mm? and how much of a crop? Because you look pretty darn close in this pic. I agree with Marc's comments on the framing and the "If only..." Still, this close, very cool.

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    Love the crop and style of the image Sid, agree that some light and contact in the eyes would have made this totally mesmerising.

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    Hi Sid,
    I really like the symmetry here and such an intense close-up. I like that the bear's eyes are looking far away at "something," which makes me a bit more daring to be so up close and personal with a bear. Love it! Wonderful. TFS Ann

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Redd View Post
    Sid, nice portrait. I like the playing cubs the best of the series so far. But for this shot I assume you shot it at 400mm? and how much of a crop? Because you look pretty darn close in this pic. I agree with Marc's comments on the framing and the "If only..." Still, this close, very cool.
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    Shot at 400mm and around 50% crop.

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    Sid, I agree with all the above suggestions. On my monitor I would also wish for a bit more sharpening.

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    Sid,

    A very different shot from you, but still very nice, a look up would have been nice, but I am sure you have some that will fulfill

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Cordes View Post
    Sid, I agree with all the above suggestions. On my monitor I would also wish for a bit more sharpening.
    I have to take a look at this image when I get back home on my big screen Ed. I just looked this image on another laptop and I guess it need a bit more USM.
    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    Sid,

    A very different shot from you, but still very nice, a look up would have been nice, but I am sure you have some that will fulfill
    Thanks Ken. I shot this one for the cover of my coffee table book on polar bears( hoping to make one this time).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sid Garige View Post
    Thanks Ken. I shot this one for the cover of my coffee table book on polar bears( hoping to make one this time).
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    Can I order it now?

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    Beautiful image...Love the balance and HA... great stuff!

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    Looks a very 'soulful' expression Sid. The symmetrical composition is perfect.

    Is it a bit of ice/snow that is on the fur, top just by the trim about an inch in from the RHS?

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    Hi Sid,
    Lovely image, I like the symmetry and the composition. The bear does seem to be thinking of something, not sure, maybe a meal. On my minitor may require a little bit more sharpening.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Mark.

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    Sid - Lovely close up portrait. I too like the symmetry and comp. While eye contact might be nice, it would change the contemplative feel here. Agree on a tad more sharpening.

    TFS,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sid Garige View Post
    Tom,

    Shot at 400mm and around 50% crop.
    Thanks Sid.

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    Hi Sid, Love the image, while a direct gaze would have more of a connection with the viewer I find the down ward gaze you have captured here has a more vulnerable quality that for me symbolizes their struggle with survival in a changing world.
    Glad you are home save my friend and cannot wait to see more of your images from the trip.
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    Nice tight crop and I like the detail in the whites. Would like to see a little more direct eye contact, but, of course, beyond your control!

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    Lovely study here Sid. I too feel it can stand another slight round of USM, and perhaps a slight dodging of the eyes?
    Where do we order that coffee table book?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
    Lovely study here Sid. I too feel it can stand another slight round of USM, and perhaps a slight dodging of the eyes?
    Where do we order that coffee table book?
    Thanks Morkel. I will let you know as soon as I finish/

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    Sid , would love to order the book , very well done
    TFS

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