"Is THAT.... Me?" [Animals & Wildlife Photography]
Uploaded: December 14, 2007 12:06:15
Polar Bear
Buffalo Zoo
*edits include use of flood filter*
*DD entry*
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 10/3500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Lisa J. Boulden December 14, 2007
********Stunning clarity, detail and composition Lisa! Also, excellent use of flood filter!! You need to contact National Geographic!!! Well done my friend! B-
12/14/2007 9:38:39 AM
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*erika haight
Spectacular shot Lisa! This is beautiful~ erika
12/14/2007 9:51:18 AM
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*Lisa R. Buffington
Great capture Lisa! Great clarity and reflection.
12/14/2007 9:53:32 AM
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*Teresa A. Burnett
Awesome Lisa!!! Love the use of flood filter here!! Love this one!!!
12/14/2007 10:29:11 AM
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*Hendrik Storme
Fantastic work and capture Lisa!
12/14/2007 10:54:34 AM
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*Jessica Jenney
Beautiful and sweet capture, Lisa! Wonderful reflections and detail!
12/14/2007 11:00:01 AM
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*Jim Baines
Lisa, you really know your stuff!
12/14/2007 11:16:43 AM
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*Tammy Espino
I love this! What a great use of the effects,awesome photo :)
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Thank you, Barbara, Erika, Lisa, Teresa, Hendrik, Jessica, Jim, and Tammy, for the wonderful responses!
*I just did a minor edit and resubmitted.*
Blessings, Lisa
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Lisa J. Boulden December 14, 2007
Lisa this is stunning! What a lovely image. Isn't that flood filter fun? :-)
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*Carrol A. Grimes
Lisa this is an absolutely stunning image! I lol that it is also an optical illusion Well Done.
12/14/2007 11:52:05 AM
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*Kumiko Parkinson
What a cute gentle bear...very smart use of this filter!
12/14/2007 12:00:41 PM
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Thank you, Samantha, Carrol, and Kumiko, for your great support! I really love this flood filter... lots of fun and possibilities!
(Your comments must've snuck in as I was editing my first submission.)
~Lisa
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Rosemary Buffoni December 14, 2007
A beautiful shot of a beautiful animal. Excellent reflection.Mollie Kendall December 14, 2007
Gorgeous Image! #5208009Charlene Taylor December 14, 2007
Hi Lisa,Shannon Mills December 14, 2007
What a stunning photo!~ I love this guy! He is a cute one! #5208030Rhonda Burger December 14, 2007
Very nice Lisa. Rhonda #5208038Lisa J. Boulden December 14, 2007
Ro, Mollie, Charlene, Shannon, and Rhonda: Thanks to each of you for visiting and for such nice comments!Sam Britt December 14, 2007
Terrific image, Lisa. Wonderful reflection. #5208058Judy A. Lawhon December 14, 2007
My oh my!! This is fantastic, Lisa....love it!! #5208113Judy A. Lawhon December 14, 2007
My oh my!! This is fantastic, Lisa....love it!! #5208118frank w. degenhardt December 14, 2007
Lisa- Ok girl, I have loved all your zoo pictures. This one however, has to be my favorite.Kathleen Rinker December 14, 2007
I love this Lisa, the bear has such a soft expression on his face, great work with the flood filter also!!!!! #5208297Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2007
Picture Postcard Perfect, Lisa!!!!! Yipper, that's what it is....PERFECT!!!!!!♫ K #5208426Lisa J. Boulden December 14, 2007
Sam, Judy, Frank, Kathleen, and Kitty: I really appreciate your smile-inducing comments!!! Have a wonderful, warm, and SAFE weekend!Sandra R. Alvey December 14, 2007
Another image that has knocked me speachless Lisa! AMAZING use of flood! Just perfect!! #5208832Joan Powell December 14, 2007
Simply adorable , great work . #5208853Angela Azzinnaro December 14, 2007
A FAVORITE OF MINE for sure!!!!! WONDERFULLY CAPTURED Lisa!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! #5208892Elizabeth A. Marker December 14, 2007
WOW Lisa!! This looks like a winner to me! Outstanding image!! #5209008Stefania Barbier December 14, 2007
LISAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! this is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! he is looking at his reflection... WOOOOOOOWWWW a winner in my book...!!! #5209088Tiia Vissak December 15, 2007
A beautiful image! Well done! #5209449Anne M. Young December 15, 2007
Super Lisa! looks like the coke bear but better! #5209717Lisa J. Boulden December 15, 2007
Thank you, Sandi, Joan, Angela, Elizabeth, Stefania, Tiia, and Anne!Kristi A. Howson December 15, 2007
Love this shot with the reflection...perfect framing Lisa! #5210264cheryl m. phillips December 15, 2007
LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lisa J. Boulden December 15, 2007
Thanks, Kristi!Vladan D. Djordjevic December 15, 2007
Fantastic photo! Great reflection of this lovely bear!!! #5210608Heather L. Haderly December 15, 2007
OUTSTANDING Girl!!! Your animal shots are to die for! #5210704Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2007
How cute!!! A wonderful image for a Christmas card.Cassie L. Woodlee December 15, 2007
I just love this!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5211339Bill Wyatt December 15, 2007
Stunning! A winner in my book! #5211943Lisa J. Boulden December 15, 2007
I really appreciate the nice comments! Thank you for all such sweet support, Cheri, Vladan, Heather, Eivor, Cassie, and Bill!Peggy J. Maguire December 16, 2007
Stunning!!!!!!!!! #5212732Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007
Thanks, Peggy!Jill Odice December 16, 2007
Spectacular image! Wow :-) #5214652Sue Marshall December 16, 2007
I just love this Lisa well done!! :-) #5215078Sheryl A. Hudson December 16, 2007
Awesome captue and composition, Lisa! Beautiful work all around! #5215166Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007
So glad you could stop by, Jill, Sue, and Sheryl! Thanks for the sweet support!Joseph N. DiGilio December 17, 2007
Beautiful capture, Lisa.Lisa J. Boulden December 17, 2007
Thanks, Joseph!Jenny Bosmans December 17, 2007
Absolutely awesome image, and I love it, Lisa! :) #5218550Robert Baer December 17, 2007
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Thanks, Jenny!Nancy L. Green December 17, 2007
Absolutely wonderful Lisa, I expect to see this again, WTG!!! <>< #5219311Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 17, 2007
WOW Lisa, absoluty gorgous capture and effects. The flood worked PERFECT here. Looks like a winner to me! #5220609Lisa J. Boulden December 17, 2007
Nancy and Nancy, Thanks for such encouraging support!Colleen Farrell December 17, 2007
Winner!! At least I hope this wins--it deserves to! :) Terrific work, Lisa, the flood filter is amazing--I'd never have guessed you used it here. #5221115Laurie Daily December 18, 2007
WOW! I really need to get to Buffalo, Lisa. These pictures are incredible. Sure do love this polar bear...could not even tell you used flood effects. It looks so natural. LOVE THIS! #5223996Lisa J. Boulden December 18, 2007
I really appreciate your words of support and encouragement, Colleen, Martha, and Laurie! All so very appreciated! Laurie, if you come to Buffalo, let me know... I'm always up for a trip to the zoo (or Niagara Falls)!David Pratt December 18, 2007
This is beautiful Lisa! I just want to have a Coke and a smile.... It remeinds me of that old Coke commercial. Awesome capture and cool use of the flood filter. #5224643Lisa J. Boulden December 19, 2007
David, now I have that jingle in my head.Molly E. Baldwin December 19, 2007
So cute and great capture of the reflection in the water. #5227386Barbara McMichael December 20, 2007
I love this, Lisa - absolutely beautiful! Barbara #5233795Lisa J. Boulden December 20, 2007
Thanks, Molly and Barbara!Lisa J. Boulden December 21, 2007
Thanks a bunch, Laney!Daniella Puente December 21, 2007
Absolutely PERFECT ++++++ #5239043Lisa J. Boulden December 21, 2007
Thanks, Daniella! #5239485Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 21, 2007
Amazing shot. Love it. Just beautiful.Lynn Haack December 23, 2007
WOW!!! This is one amazing photo! Stunning clarity, color and comp...AWESOME reflection! What a grand photo op and you have captured this perfectly. Lynn #5245987Kaye Burazin December 23, 2007
Fantastic capture, fantastic presentation. #5246752Alex T. Mizuno December 23, 2007
This is very lovely, Lisa! Very heart-warming. Excellent work!! #5246999Lisa J. Boulden December 23, 2007
Jean-Pierre, Lynn, Kaye, and Alex: Thank you for taking time to peek during this busy holiday weekend, and to leave such kind comments. Your support is so very appreciated!Sandra Schlesinger December 23, 2007
What a beautiful image: I love it! You've inspired me to experiment with the flood filter. #5247778Lisa J. Boulden December 23, 2007
Thank you, Sandra! I'm really enjoying my free trial of this flood filter and will definitely purchase it. It's my first plug-in... I have a feeling it won't be the last. Try it...I bet you'll be hooked, too! Photoshop can be just soooo fun!Mike D. Perez December 24, 2007
Beautiful capture and use of the flood filter, Lisa! Merry Christmas! #5248200Lynne Morris December 24, 2007
Wow Lisa, this is awesome and I think the best use of flood filter I have seen, fantastic work girl! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! #5248223Lisa J. Boulden December 24, 2007
Thanks, Mike and Lynne, for the encouraging support! Enjoy a safe and blessed holiday!Howard B. Cheek December 26, 2007
Excellent detailed image Lisa, the awesome reflection makes this composition a winner! :)Lisa J. Boulden December 26, 2007
THANKS, Howard, for the encouraging words!Rosemary Sampson December 27, 2007
Lisa, Extraordinary capture! One of my favorites in your exquiste gallery. #5257547Lisa J. Boulden December 27, 2007
Thanks a bunch, Rosemary!virafoto - December 28, 2007
More beautiful than that bear of the soft drink.Sarah G December 28, 2007
Back to see more and thoroughly enjoying your gallery.You're work goes beyond excellent!
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Eugenio Diaz December 28, 2007
An Instant WINNER!!!!!Lisa J. Boulden December 28, 2007
Your kind words keep me smiling!Susan M. Hembree December 28, 2007
Superb! A winner, Lisa! #5263303Lisa J. Boulden December 28, 2007
Ya really think so?Roger Fry December 30, 2007
Perfect for the flood filter. So natural. Well done Lisa. #5268789Lisa J. Boulden December 30, 2007
Thanks, Roger.Lisa J. Boulden December 31, 2007
Thank a bunch, Kaitlin!Emile Abbott December 31, 2007
Oh my Lisa this is one fabulous capture and PS work. I have done some good Polar Bear captures but this is amazing, congratulations my friend on and excellent presentation. Happy New Year and the best of health to you and your family in 2008 my friend. #5273834Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 31, 2007
I never would of known you used the flood filter, this looks so natural!! Amazing I might add!!!Outstanding work, best of luck and Happy New Year! #5274379
Lisa J. Boulden December 31, 2007
Thank you, Emile and Donna!Michelle L. Frick January 01, 2008
Oh wow - you know I love this Lisa! I wish I lived near a zoo with a polar bear. I have to wait til my visits to my Mom.I love your use of effects, and the clarity on your bear is perfect!
Happy New Year!!! #5276514
Lisa J. Boulden January 01, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Michelle!john dunne January 02, 2008
Fantastic. So well executed both in and out of camera. Well done #5281085Lisa J. Boulden January 02, 2008
I really appreciate your thoughtful comment, John. YOUR gallery is absolutely AMAZING!Dr. Harmeet Singh January 02, 2008
Wonderful image .Great effects. #5284325Chris Ebben January 03, 2008
Great work, I can see why it's EFP. Good use of flood filter. Beautiful work=^..^= ps. Let me know when you are coming over this way, I could meet you & say hello. Australia is not that far away!! #5284858Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008
Thank you, Harmeet and Chris! I really appreciate your kind responses!Monica M. Archibald January 03, 2008
Wow Lisa, this is an amazing capture!!! You are a true artist and I love your WHOLE gallery!!!Congrats on the "Editors Pics" badges, well deserved!!!
Monica :-) #5287024
Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008
Thank you, Monica! I really appreciate your visit. You have an amazing array of polar bear images, taken in their natural habitat. Someday, I'd love to see them in their natural surroundings, too!Patricia Ronan January 03, 2008
Great work on the Polar bear images Lisa, I think this is my favourite but they are all fantastic:)kurt Anderson January 03, 2008
Once again, well done!! Im starting to like this flood filter! Keep on truckin. #5288106Deb Koskovich January 03, 2008
Lisa, you've got a winner here, mark my words. If this doesn't win, I'll eat my camera bag!! This is absotively incredible, girl!! #5288139Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008
WOW! Thanks for such encouraging support, Patricia, Kurt, and Deb!Steven E. Ray January 04, 2008
This is one of my favorites in your Polar Bear series. Something about a reflecting image that enhances a subject... great capture! #5293346Nancy L. Green January 05, 2008
Oh my Lisa, this is FANTASTIC!!! WTG!!! <>< #5297825Lisa J. Boulden January 05, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Steven and Nancy!Vicki L. Filippin January 10, 2008
This is, by far, the best use of the flood filter I have ever seen!!! Completely realistic.Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008
Wow!Carol Teal January 11, 2008
Superb use of the flood filter Lisa...it looks so real! All your polar bear images are excellent! I have enjoyed the series. Happy holidays to you and yours, although it is a bit late. #5327254Lisa J. Boulden January 12, 2008
Thank you, Carol!Lisa J. Boulden January 13, 2008
I really appreciate your visit and your kind comments, Ikka, Thank you!Thank you for your kind comments on my Dino pic. Best wishes, Paul. #5333815
Jill Odice January 13, 2008
Another spectacular image!!! #5334250Lisa J. Boulden January 13, 2008
Paul and Jill, I truly appreciate your kind remarks! Thanks!Dolly L. Davis January 14, 2008
Excellent capture, Lisa! You have a wonderful gallery! #5337685Sandra R. Alvey January 14, 2008
I just love this image so much Lisa! Shiny buttons of gold for this one please Judges!! #5340797Evy Johansen January 14, 2008
This is great! Wonderful image, Lisa!! #5341430Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 15, 2008
Love the composition and detail here, Lisa ................... #5342181Lisa J. Boulden January 15, 2008
Thank you, Dolly, Sandi, Evy, and Hurk, for such uplifting and smile-inducing remarks!!!Debra R. Harder January 16, 2008
OMGOSH, Lisa! WOW, WOW, WOW! This is soooo amazing. I really LOVE your work! You're one of my favs! Deb #5348216paola A. Jofre January 16, 2008
Awesome capture, love the reflection!! Terrific work Lisa!! #5349248Lisa J. Boulden January 16, 2008
I really appreciate your enthusiastic responses, Debra and Paola! Thanks you both for stopping to visit and to comment!Shelly A. Van Camp January 18, 2008
Super capture and effects, Lisa! #5357543Lisa J. Boulden January 18, 2008
Thanks, Shelly!Heidi Brand January 18, 2008
Wonderful image Lisa and great use of the flood filter. #5358351Lisa J. Boulden January 18, 2008
Thank you, Heidi!Songbird Cline January 21, 2008
gorgeous!!! very sweet and wonderful!!! #5373608Siete Meeter January 24, 2008
Your Polar Bears are beautiful, and your digital art too!!!love your gallery!!!Lisa J. Boulden January 24, 2008
♥ I'm really glad that you both stopped in to take a peek. Thank you both, Songbird and Siete, for the sweet and uplifting comments!Jodi Esplin January 25, 2008
Lisa, your polar bear images are wonderful. I think you have a great vision, and execute it so well. This is fantastic! #5391892Lisa J. Boulden January 25, 2008
Thanks for the thoughtful and encouraging words, Jodi! So VERY appreciated!RC Fritz January 31, 2008
Excellent capture, Lisa!! #5425250Lisa J. Boulden January 31, 2008
Thanks, RC!Crystal L. Craig February 01, 2008
Holy smokes Lisa! This is spectacular! Great use of flood (can't even tell). Amazing clarity, lovely lighting and details. Simply amazing work! #5428305Jeana Clark February 04, 2008
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Roger Bernabo February 04, 2008
Great image Lisa; you have such an impressive gallery!! #5444441Sara Dunn February 05, 2008
This is amazing!! #5447686Lisa J. Boulden February 05, 2008
Your comments are so very appreciated! Thanks a bunch, Crystal, Jeana, Roger, and Michelle!Steven E. Ray February 12, 2008
Just noticing this one Lisa. I really like animals with distinct detail instead of blurred out with effects. This is simply outstanding coupled with the flood filter being used with such exact precision :) #5486637Lisa J. Boulden February 12, 2008
I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Steven!Lisa J. Boulden February 17, 2008
Thank you, Donna!Kristy A. Keene February 19, 2008
I can't see how ever photo in your gallery isn't a winner or at least a finalist! Wonderful work! #5519037Lisa J. Boulden February 19, 2008
Oh, Kristy!Stephanie Frey February 20, 2008
Wow! Amazing capture and perfect use of the flood filter. Well done. #5524076Lisa J. Boulden February 22, 2008
Thank you, Stephanie and Francine, for commenting so kindly on one of my favorites. ☺Matt Quaid February 22, 2008
wonderful shot Lisa, great capture on the reflection and the pose, and just look at all your responses on this photo #5536149Lisa J. Boulden February 22, 2008
I really appreciate your comment, Matt. Thanks a bunch!Lisa J. Boulden February 26, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Deborah!Rene M. Hales March 09, 2008
Very nice. The reflection works really well. --Rene #5617567Lisa J. Boulden March 09, 2008
Thank you, Rene!Sherrye Nozaki March 17, 2008
Oh my, what an outstanding job you did on this!!! :) #5651913Arlene Krassner March 17, 2008
Excellent photo and DD work. #5652074Michael Umbreit March 17, 2008
Lisa - Wow!! This is so beautiful! Everything has already been said about it but I had to add my "Wow!". Right into my favorites! - Mike #5652421Lisa J. Boulden March 17, 2008
I really appreciate your sweet support, Sherrye, Arlene, and Mike! Thanks!!!Wendy Moghadam March 27, 2008
This really should have won. Its beutiful. #5708141Lisa J. Boulden March 27, 2008
Wendy, I really appreciate that! I guess I'll just have to resubmit it...again. I must admit, I'm pretty fond of this one, too.)Roxanne M. Bubar May 04, 2008
SPECTACULAR #5883122Inge S. Lasmana May 20, 2008
Amazing shot, Lisa!Love the reflection a lot! You have a beautiful gallery Lisa! #5951945Lisa J. Boulden May 20, 2008
Thank you, Roxanne and Inge!Erica Murphy July 16, 2008
Very cool Lisa, VERY, VERRRRY COOOL! #6186969Lisa J. Boulden July 21, 2008
~•~♥~•~Laura E. Swan July 25, 2008
Your innate instincts as to when to use flood filtering is uncanny! This is so beautiful and such amazing work, Lisa. Every time I come to your gallery I am dazzled! Thanks for your encouragement when you visit my gallery, too. It means lots to me. -Laura #6231728Beverley Scott August 20, 2008
This is an absolutely stunning image - great work! #6339861Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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