Days are short come November in northern Manitoba. But when the sun gets low on the horizon it can cast a magical glow across the frozen landscape. When a polar bear just so happens to be walking past, things get even better. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 82mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/1600th of a second.
Every once in a while looking at yet another of your amazing photographs, I have to think of the photographer. How cold or hot, wet or dry, was it for him? How far or close did he have to travel? How long did he have to wait to capture the moment. How heavy or light was all the necessary gear? How many times did he miss what he felt was the perfect shot? Did his subjects sometimes laugh at him while he struggled to determine focus, exposure, lens, and then when all was set, run off never to be seen again. Or maybe the opposite, when in perfect light, position, time, stood the subject posing for his photograph. Magic.
God bless the photographer. Thank you.
Thanks Michael. So much has to go right in wildlife photography. The light needs to cooperate, not to mention the wildlife itself and the environment. And when it all comes together you better make sure you don’t blow the shot. I know I have on many an occasions. But I also get to choose what I share and what I keep hidden on my hard drive. Always appreciate the feedback. Hope all is well in Carolina.
Every once in a while, while looking at yet another one of your amazing photographs, I stop and think about the photographer too. And I wonder – is his hair ever going to grow back or is he bald forever?
Is this the same area where you took that photo that I love so much? The one that introduced me to your work? I love the highlights around the body of the bear from the waning sunlight.
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Days are short come November in northern Manitoba. But when the sun gets low on the horizon it can cast a magical glow across the frozen landscape. When a polar bear just so happens to be walking past, things get even better. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 82mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/1600th of a second.
What a beautiful image. The bear’s leg fur traps the orange/yellow hue that is seen in the sky. Gorgeous blue pairs nicely with the sky!
Thanks Sue. You really get some great light up there. Of my five days, however, the sun only showed up on one and a half.
Every once in a while looking at yet another of your amazing photographs, I have to think of the photographer. How cold or hot, wet or dry, was it for him? How far or close did he have to travel? How long did he have to wait to capture the moment. How heavy or light was all the necessary gear? How many times did he miss what he felt was the perfect shot? Did his subjects sometimes laugh at him while he struggled to determine focus, exposure, lens, and then when all was set, run off never to be seen again. Or maybe the opposite, when in perfect light, position, time, stood the subject posing for his photograph. Magic.
God bless the photographer. Thank you.
Thanks Michael. So much has to go right in wildlife photography. The light needs to cooperate, not to mention the wildlife itself and the environment. And when it all comes together you better make sure you don’t blow the shot. I know I have on many an occasions. But I also get to choose what I share and what I keep hidden on my hard drive. Always appreciate the feedback. Hope all is well in Carolina.
Every once in a while, while looking at yet another one of your amazing photographs, I stop and think about the photographer too. And I wonder – is his hair ever going to grow back or is he bald forever?
Is this the same area where you took that photo that I love so much? The one that introduced me to your work? I love the highlights around the body of the bear from the waning sunlight.
It was. The night before that glorious morning.
Lone Bear usually the way they are, must be hunting for food, , beautiful surroundings