Mother and Cubs [69365 Animals]
Uploaded: November 13, 2008 12:59:01
The mother and her two cubs were moving away from a male bear that was moving in on them. The three would give ground and then stop to look back. It was during one of these retreats that they all stopped and turned as if in unison and stood to see where the danger was.
Canon 5D, Canon 500 mm IS USM lense at ISO 200, exp 1/250 at f/8
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Liz blahh November 13, 2008
Wonderful capture! #1034779Harry E. Pherson November 13, 2008
Thanks Liz #6751336Carolyn M. Fletcher November 13, 2008
A sure winner! Excellent!!! #6751374Sandy Hawkins November 13, 2008
This is spectacular! I love that the three bears are all looking the same way. I'm sure we will see this one in the winner's circle! Into my faves....Sandy :-) #6751384
Anne M. Young November 13, 2008
Beautiful work - such great timing and clarity. Agree I'm sure we will see this again! #6751388Lori Carlson November 13, 2008
INCREDIBLE!!! You rocked this shot! :0) #6751468Michelle L. Frick November 13, 2008
Gorgeous Harry! Polar bears are my favorite animals on this planet! I hope she and her cubs are still safe. This is a really special shot, and I do hope we see it again! Excellent work - and it's going immediately in my faves! #6751633Tammy M. Anderson November 13, 2008
This is spectacular, Harry. Wonderful composition and clarity. Must be a winner. #6751681Monika Sapek November 13, 2008
Terrific capture, Harry!Jeff Robinson November 13, 2008
Outstanding work and capture of the moment Harry! Jeff #6751839Robin R. November 13, 2008
Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting. #6752134Jessica Jenney November 13, 2008
Amazing capture, Harry!!!! #6752265Harry E. Pherson November 13, 2008
Thanks everyone for the positive feed back..it is truly appreciated. I spent four days on the tundra and during that time her and the cubs were doing fine even while the males were relentless to get to her. #6752294Usman M. Bajwa November 13, 2008
Harry, a wonderful moment capture. The cubs seemed to be doing a 10/10 synchronized routine. I do agree with most all above....the judges will have a hard time not selecting it for GOLD. Good luck and thanks for sharing such a beautiful shot.UB. #6752659
Nadine A. Lewis November 14, 2008
FANTASTIC capture, Harry! LOVE how they are posed!!!! <>< #6755231Debbie Price November 14, 2008
Wow! Love this photo. Great capture! I think I would be looking back too...lol Nice...very nice. dp #6755443Harry E. Pherson November 15, 2008
Thanks Usman, Nadine and Debbie for your kind words....H.P. #6760481Lisa J. Boulden November 26, 2008
Love this wonderful capture!Harry E. Pherson November 30, 2008
Thanks Lisa, it'a wonderful place to visit and thanks for the kind words....Harry #6829820Dawn M. Schneider December 21, 2008
CONGRATS ON THIS WONDERFUL FINALIST. the polar bear is my favorite animal and we are against each other this month and I wish you good luck!! Wonderful image. now in my favorites as well!! #6922193A P December 21, 2008
What an INCREDIBLE thing to experience let alone capture. What an awesome finalist and I hope to see this in the end. Congratz Harry #6922908Usman M. Bajwa December 22, 2008
Congrats. harry. Good luck in the next round.UB. #6923827
Diane Dupuis December 22, 2008
Awesome! Congrats! #6924753Dianna Murphy December 22, 2008
Wow, very deserving. #6929668Harry E. Pherson December 23, 2008
Thanks everyone for your words of praise, good luck to you as well Dawn your are as deserving as well...thanks again Harry #6933833Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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