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Pauld · 01-19-2010, 11:22 PM

Shot this in the fall in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. I took this from the window of my truck as the bear walked by.

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wallyb · 01-19-2010, 11:50 PM

Nice exposure, if a bit dull in the color category -- not much you can do about winter landscapes. I think a different crop would be better, with the bear at the bottom-left or bottom-right of the frame, instead of basically dead-center. It also would be nice to see a larger version if you could link to it (this forum doesn't allow very large photos).

juu · 01-20-2010, 01:29 AM

My first thought was "omg Focal Length: 142mm... run and hide!!!".

I agree with wally that a crop making the bear less centered would be good. Is this the only shot of the bear that came out focused?

rustynail925 · 01-20-2010, 05:40 AM

That was too close w/ a 142mm
looks like hes chasing you

Pauld · 01-20-2010, 08:22 AM

I was close enough to this big male that when he walked by my window I could hear him breathing. If you ever get the chance to go to Churchill go. I'm lucky enough to live in the region and only have a short 12hr train ride to get there. The bears are really calm and could care less about you as long as you stay in your vehicle.

I took the advice and recropped it and juiced the colors a bit more.

Pauld · 01-20-2010, 08:28 AM

I have lots of pics of him and many other bears.

and a link to a bigger version on the first pic.
2.jpg picture by pdebruyn - Photobucket

rustynail925 · 01-20-2010, 08:53 AM

Lucky you! wow nice shots can you upload the images on flickr at 1440x900 ?

juu · 01-20-2010, 09:18 AM

The cropped version is really powerful in a "I'm coming for you" way. Is 12 hours really supposed to be a 'short' train ride?

Pauld · 01-20-2010, 11:43 AM

Considering where the location of Churchill actually is a 12 hr train ride is nothing. Even better the train ride only cost me $75! My girlfirend and I left on a friday night, got here at 7am rented our own vehicle and left that same night at 8pm. Our trip cost us maybe $350 each including travel, meals and rental. Now you can compare that to the Pentax trip they offer for $5000 for 3 days. I consider myself lucky to live where I do. I'm hoping to go back in the spring to see the Baluga whales as well.

**Ash** · 01-20-2010, 12:43 PM

These are good shots, but lack strong impact.
PP work is due for these images, although despite best PP they still fall short of good compositions.
Nevertheless, the uniqueness of the scene lends to intrigue and wonder.
Nice ones.

valleylad · 01-21-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Ash

These are good shots, but lack strong impact.
PP work is due for these images, although despite best PP they still fall short of good compositions.
Nevertheless, the uniqueness of the scene lends to intrigue and wonder.
Nice ones.

I agree with the statement. I took the liberty of seeing what I might improve on and came up with a little more contrast with the intent of separating that magnificent animal from the snow. I hope you don't mind my taking liberty.

Joe

01-19-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	Polar Bear Lens: 142mm Camera: istDL ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/1000s Aperture: F4.5 Shot this in the fall in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. I took this from the window of my truck as the bear walked by. Attached Images

01-21-2010, 10:38 AM	#11
valleylad Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ottawa Valley Photos: Gallery Posts: 230	Originally posted by Ash These are good shots, but lack strong impact. PP work is due for these images, although despite best PP they still fall short of good compositions. Nevertheless, the uniqueness of the scene lends to intrigue and wonder. Nice ones. I agree with the statement. I took the liberty of seeing what I might improve on and came up with a little more contrast with the intent of separating that magnificent animal from the snow. I hope you don't mind my taking liberty. Joe Attached Images Last edited by valleylad; 01-21-2010 at 12:48 PM.

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01-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Nice exposure, if a bit dull in the color category -- not much you can do about winter landscapes. I think a different crop would be better, with the bear at the bottom-left or bottom-right of the frame, instead of basically dead-center. It also would be nice to see a larger version if you could link to it (this forum doesn't allow very large photos).

01-20-2010, 01:29 AM	#3
juu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 680	My first thought was "omg Focal Length: 142mm... run and hide!!!". I agree with wally that a crop making the bear less centered would be good. Is this the only shot of the bear that came out focused?

01-20-2010, 05:40 AM	#4
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	That was too close w/ a 142mm looks like hes chasing you

01-20-2010, 08:22 AM	#5
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	I was close enough to this big male that when he walked by my window I could hear him breathing. If you ever get the chance to go to Churchill go. I'm lucky enough to live in the region and only have a short 12hr train ride to get there. The bears are really calm and could care less about you as long as you stay in your vehicle. I took the advice and recropped it and juiced the colors a bit more.

01-20-2010, 08:28 AM	#6
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	I have lots of pics of him and many other bears. and a link to a bigger version on the first pic. 2.jpg picture by pdebruyn - Photobucket

01-20-2010, 08:53 AM	#7
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Lucky you! wow nice shots can you upload the images on flickr at 1440x900 ?

01-20-2010, 09:18 AM	#8
juu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 680	The cropped version is really powerful in a "I'm coming for you" way. Is 12 hours really supposed to be a 'short' train ride?

01-20-2010, 11:43 AM	#9
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	Considering where the location of Churchill actually is a 12 hr train ride is nothing. Even better the train ride only cost me $75! My girlfirend and I left on a friday night, got here at 7am rented our own vehicle and left that same night at 8pm. Our trip cost us maybe $350 each including travel, meals and rental. Now you can compare that to the Pentax trip they offer for $5000 for 3 days. I consider myself lucky to live where I do. I'm hoping to go back in the spring to see the Baluga whales as well.

01-20-2010, 12:43 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	These are good shots, but lack strong impact. PP work is due for these images, although despite best PP they still fall short of good compositions. Nevertheless, the uniqueness of the scene lends to intrigue and wonder. Nice ones.

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