A disappearing world...

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 10, 2016110 views7 comments

Perhaps a more 'poignant' image from me this time, as I felt the fragmenting pack ice symbolised the disappearing environment and the Polar Bears stance, one of sadness & desperation for this endangered species.

Personally I would have liked to be even more above the bear, (more of a helicopter POV) but this was standing right on the furthest point of the bow.

Thanks to those who viewed and or commented on the previous posting.

Steve

Subject: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 16-35 f/2.8 MKII HH
Exposure: 1/2500s at f/9 ISO2500
Original format: Portrait, crop from the top and slightly on the sides
Processed: LRCC & PS CC2015

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 10, 2016 at 2:10 PM

Hi Steve,

I like the comp especially where the bear's head is positioned in the frame............................Jim

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 10, 2016 at 2:20 PM

Thanks Jim,
BTW I meant to say on the previous image, I rearly crop from landscape to portrait as I hate to loose all that info cool

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Steve

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Comment posted by John Launstein on January 10, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Very powerful and evocative image, Steve. Beyond the strong message the image conveys, you've put together an extremely pleasing comp that both drives the message home as well as delivers great graphical balance. Definitely a special piece here.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 10, 2016 at 8:50 PM

I like the message and emotion this photo delivers Steve. The comp you chose also creates an urgency as the ice is disappearing right before the bears feet. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on January 10, 2016 at 10:30 PM

Nice, thoughtful shot. Sums it up nicely. You don't get the opportunity to pull all that together very often and you made the most of it. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 11, 2016 at 10:23 AM

This has strong emotional impact, Steve. I like the subtle details of visible feet and angle of downturned head, as if he/she is examining the crumbling ice. Positioning of the bear and locations of ice edges and cracks make for a strong composition, too. Well done. devil

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on February 4, 2016 at 10:28 AM

Fantastic image, great composition and angle - the reality of it makes me a bit sad, but beautiful shot.
Grt, Ingrid.

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