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    Default Kamchatka Bear scape

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    Well this is my first post in BPN. I have been lurking in these forums since a long time but never posted anything though I must admit that I have learned a lot from the vast collection images in these forums.
    Shot in August'11 in Kamchatka,Russia
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    1DmkIV @70mm ISO250 F4.5 SS1/2500

    Thanks for viewing. Critics and comments are welcome.

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    A big welcome to the BPN Wildlife Forum, Saurav! A fine image to "open up with"...
    I love the low angle, the great light, the awesome background and the layers/colours here. Sharpness and IQ look good, might just shave a hint from the bottom? What do you think?
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    Welcome Saurav. I agree, great first post. I too agree with Morkel that a small crop off the bottom just above the really OOF area will strengthen the image.

    I see you are using a 1D Mark IV. You can definitely go to a higher ISO and here is why I suggest that.

    1DmkIV @70mm ISO250 F4.5 SS1/2500 were your settings. DOF in the image is AOK for centering focus on the bear. However, with the low POV and the distance from the bear and background, more DOF could have gotten the BG in focus and made a much different impression. I feel that due to the color alone (bear - brown, BG - blue/green) is enough to offset the two.

    So at ISO 800 and 1/800 you coould have used around f/16 (quickly done in my head but should be about right).

    At f/16 you might have gotten the BG sharp. Just something to consider.

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    Thanks a ton Morkel and Robert, really appreciate the feedback

    Robert: I got so excited seeing the bear up close that the settings went for a toss!

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    Awesome comp and brilliant pose very well captured. Kamchatka is on bucket list Saurav. Some day I guess.

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    Good work here, love the inclusion of the environment here, a very nice bear in his habitat. Also like the feeling created by shooting low over the water.
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    Suarav,

    Welcome aboard great first post

    Quote Originally Posted by Saurav Mahanta View Post
    I got so excited seeing the bear up close that the settings went for a toss!
    Sounds like my normal method

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    WOW what a special place to visit and a fine image to start with. Welcome.

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