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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Location: St Louis Mo
Galleries: Animals, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Sep 1, 2007

Viewed: 359
Comments: 23
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Taken at the St Louis Zoo. I like it much better in B&W than in Color. Quite a challenge trying to keep some detail in the nose and not blowing out his white coat.

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09/23/2007 11:55:14 AM
Seems I missed this somehow. This is great - really made me smile when I saw it.
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09/16/2007 12:54:29 AM
b/w conversion really works for this picture. I know what your talking about with it being blown out but wanting to keep things with detail. I usually give up about halfway, so kudos to you for hanging in there and really giving out a nice photo.
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09/10/2007 01:33:53 AM
i love bears, they seem to have so much character
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09/03/2007 10:25:58 PM
Cute portrait! He looks like he's sunning himself!
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09/03/2007 10:05:10 AM
Great shot, very good detail. I know what you mean about being challenging, I tried this summer at a local zoo and didn't have any success outside with the lighting and not blowing everything out. Nice job.
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09/02/2007 06:07:04 PM
Like the crop, the variety of textures & tones. The closed eyes are escellent.
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09/02/2007 11:02:09 AM
Amazing captuer. The lighting is great and the setup is fantastic. Did you have to waite long for this shot or did your model cooperate with you from the start? Polor bears being a solitary animal are sometimes very picky who they will work with.:-} Reguardless great shot and on the first day to I look forward to seeing the other 29 days. MAX!
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09/01/2007 09:18:58 PM
Great expression! very nice shot! Fantastic conversion as well!!
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09/01/2007 06:07:14 PM
Fantastic! Love the wet fur detail, great expression, and the hint of those great big claws!
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09/01/2007 04:11:32 PM
This is a great start for the B&W 30 days, well done
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09/01/2007 02:13:20 PM
I think you did a great job with the lightning. Black or white animals are always difficult. I love the expression of the bear.
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09/01/2007 01:16:11 PM
perfect title ... love this shot ... he/she looks so refreshed! polar bears are one of my favorite animals ... you've done a great job with the b/w conversion ... contrast and dof are great!
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09/01/2007 12:58:54 PM
Yep, that's a cute one, all right. Good expression, good detail. Wish I could see all of that front paw, but hey, you can't have everthing!
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09/01/2007 11:43:24 AM
Really nice shot. Great expression you captured.
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09/01/2007 11:22:24 AM
AMAZING! I love the frame :)
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09/01/2007 10:56:56 AM
I absolutely love the look you captured! Excellent work!
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09/01/2007 08:56:03 AM
The texture in the fur is amazing. You did a great job with the black and white conversion.
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09/01/2007 08:42:51 AM
This is gorgeous! What a beautiful subject. I like your crop choice and the border. Detail is very good. Wish the tonal range were just a touch more broad. Such a beautiful capture and great start!
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09/01/2007 08:29:13 AM
Great capture, the detail in the coat is amazing. I think I would have like to see his/her eye open, not sure why. But again, wonderful detail throughout.
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09/01/2007 07:39:51 AM
What a cool animal shot..... I just love zoo animals, and only wish I could get to the zoo more often.....
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09/01/2007 07:07:38 AM
Great tones & detail... Well done
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09/01/2007 07:00:33 AM
Amazing shot, love the glistening wetness of it, he looks like he is really enjoying his swim. The perspective is brill!!
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09/01/2007 06:57:00 AM
Wow!!! Great shot!!
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