These guys are one of my most favourite animals to photograph, especially when it's up close and personal like this. Without question the most dangerous of animals on this planet, but also one of the most majestic and endangered.
This guy had just finished consuming a seal, illustrated by the blood stained face.
Steve
Subject: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) up close & personal
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500mm MKII with 1.4 MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/2500s at f/8 ISO2000
Original format: Portrait, very small crop on the sides for presentation
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017
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2 repliesThis guy had just finished consuming a seal, illustrated by the blood stained face.
Steve
Subject: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) up close & personal
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500mm MKII with 1.4 MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/2500s at f/8 ISO2000
Original format: Portrait, very small crop on the sides for presentation
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017
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Steve