Photo of the Month 12/08

Danny, I like this a lot, the reflections and color of the vegetation at the water's edge. My only nit is the light parts of the bears seem to be a bit hot. You didn't post specs so can't comment on that. Overall, though, a great photo.
Ralph Kerr

Excellent!

On my monitor the highlights look spot on perfect. I love the partial rim lighting effect. Your timing or luck was also perfect in catching a great pose, with the big female alert and forward looking, while the youngster offers the headturn. This is worthy of a big print!

Hi Danny,

Well done. From my own experience of pixelating bears I'd say the highlights are spot on - those blond facial highlights are almost pure white and, similar to Lon, I like the rim-lighting effect.

This may sound funny, but one of my favourite elements in this image are the orange-coloured plants immediately below the sow. They add a beautiful splash of colour and, in my opinion, dramatically enhance and already strong image.

Thanks for sharing this fine image...

Brad

Danny,

nice to see also some "European Bears" around here


I like the moody setup of the image, and you used and managed the light conditions very well.

Beautiful capture. Nice job with the exposure to hold detail in the bears and reflections.

Stunning shot! One of the better bear reflection shots I have seen. And I have made a seen a lot! Well done indeed.

Shane

Great image. I like the muted reflections. How close were you?

A lovely tranquil scene Danny. I like the colors.

Excellent work. The reflection is just icing on the cake.

Hello Everyone

Wow thanks for your nice comments Guys

Don

I was very close at some points as I was in a small hide waiting for the bears to arrive and sometimes they just walked straight past.

Danny

Hi Danny,
Only one thing to say... Fantastic!

Billy

Beautiful image all around! The reflection really puts it over the top.

Beautiful image, the reflection of the bears really makes this one work for me.

What awesome animals, love it.

Hey Cheers

Cay-Uwe and Brad for the weekly pick means alot so many thanks and a big thank you for everyones nice comments.

Danny

Wow - wonderful presentation. The reflections really make this great.

wonderful capture.. congrats on iotw.

Great capture Dan! Awesome reflection. Poses, light, it all works! I'd like to see a bit of the top taken off and cropped as aslight pano. But that's just me. I tend to elimate what's not important and work from there. Regardless, mat it, frame it and sell it! It should bring in some bucks! It's a beautiful shot!

Fantastic shot, Danny! The subtle glow from the soft light and the reflection really make the image for me!
Also, congratulations on the photo of the month... well deserved!

Excellent!!!!!!

Wow I was really pleased to get a picture of the week but to get a front cover on this fine site with all these wonderful pictures posted on the different forums is amazing and I am so proud.
So big thanks to Brad and Cay-Uwe for choosing it in the first place and an even bigger thanks for Jim for picking it for the front cover

Danny

stunning, simply stunning capture. You can feel the air. and such accommodating subjects, full marks!

A wonderful image, Danny. I was very lucky to have experienced close up viewing like this of many bears during my two years in Alaska. Congratulations on this image being selected for the monthly cover shot.

An amazing photograph, I love the reflections of the bears in the water. Congratulations.

Big congrats matey. Amazing shot. And of course big congrats for creating the image of the month.

Edwin Kats

One of those situations you dream about getting an image of. Great picture!!!

Really Lovely. The soft backlighting, the reflections and the subdued background all contribute to this pleasant family gathering. Great shot.

Exellent photo! I just received a 500 f/4 yesterday and will be using it primarily on my Mark II. If this is what the potential for that combo is, I'm even more excited than I was before!

The reflection in this capture is awesome.Must have been quite an experience.