Curious Polar Bear


Posted by Cindy Marple on Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:15 pm

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Female Polar Bear, Svalbard
Canon 7DmkII, 500mm + 1.4x, iso800, 1/1000, f/11

This skinny bear showed evidence she had recently lost cubs.  She was sleeping some distance away and we parked the boat in the ice and waited. It wasn't long before she got up and came right up to the ship, standing up and looking in each port hole as she passed and went on her way.  We all hoped she would get a meal soon, there were seals around, and she clearly needed it.  Fortunately we didn't see other bears this thin, most were in pretty good shape. 
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by david fletcher on Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:59 am
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Brilliant capture Cindy. Lovely details. Thanks for the info. very telling. like the comp and reflection too.
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by Ron Day on Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:05 pm
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The unique reflection and raised paw make this special, Cindy! I hope she gets a good meal soon - she's pretty thin.
 

by clement on Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:26 am
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WOW picture.. the reflection make it awesome
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:24 am
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Nice perspective and pose with the implied movement, and the reflection takes this excellent shot to the next level! Well done!
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