Lonely Polar Bear [Contest Finalists February 2011]
Uploaded: February 07, 2011 18:37:11
The only polar bear at the Bronx Zoo. There are no plans to enlarge this exhibit to accommodate a family. He's the last and he does seem lonely.
Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 1/1500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S
Karen Kessler February 07, 2011
That's so sad. He's a beautiful polar bear. I'm sure he is enjoying the weather up there right now, too! #1351212Deborah Lewinson February 07, 2011
Actually Polar Bears are solitary animals except for moms with cubs.Thanks for your comment, Karen! I appreciate it!
Debby #9219766
Nadia Paul February 08, 2011
Beautiful capture with wonderful comp and detail Debby! #9219965Jeff Robinson February 08, 2011
Great capture Debby! He is certaily a beautiful Bear - I really wish that they could find him a friend to socialize with.... Jeff #9220033Michelle Alton February 08, 2011
I feel his loneliness. It just seems cruel, somehow.On the other hand, there are lots of households with a single pet... #9220109
Deborah Lewinson February 16, 2011
Thank you Nadia, Jeff, Michelle, and Sabrina! I appreciate your comment!Debby #9244006
Phyllis H. Burchett March 20, 2011
Congrats on your finalist Deborah! #9302733Jeffrey R. Bange March 20, 2011
Congratulations Deborah on your photo being selected as a finalist and best of luck in the next round. I know how sad he seems being all by himself, I'm at the zoo every week shooting the tigers and have many photos of him. #9302780Ellen Hodges March 20, 2011
Congrats on a superb and poignant finalist, Deb!! #9302894Patti Coblentz March 20, 2011
Makes me so sad for him. It is a wonderful image, Debby...even though so sad. Congratulations on your finalist! #9302938Terry Cervi March 21, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Debby! That's so sad to hear. #9304474Lana Arcemont March 21, 2011
Fabulous Capture!Renee Doyle March 21, 2011
He's a beauty!!! Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Debby!! #9307230Rona L. Schwarz March 21, 2011
Spectacular lighting, Debby, and a marvelous composition. CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9307444Raymond Pauly March 21, 2011
Congratulations on your magnificent finalist, Debby! #9307551Merna L. Nobile March 23, 2011
Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna
#9313388
Deborah Lewinson March 23, 2011
Thank you Phyllis, Jeffrey, Ellen, Patti, Terry, Sabrina, Lana, Renee, Rona, Raymond, and Merna!I truly appreciate your congrats and comments!
Debby #9313543
Leslie McLain March 24, 2011
Congrats on a beauiful finalist. #9314049Deborah Lewinson March 24, 2011
Thanks, Leslie! #9314336Nadia Paul March 28, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful finalist Debby! #9321343Deborah Lewinson March 28, 2011
Thanks, Nadia! #9322745Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.
BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.
Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.
The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:
I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.
You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.
Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Deborah Lewinson.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.
I already have an account!