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Maybe it's time to hibernate.

© Wally Orlowsky

Maybe it's time to hibernate.

Uploaded: December 17, 2005

Description


Grizzly bear at the Bronx zoo.

Sigma 80-400/OS@82mm; f4.5@1/50 sec (handheld); ISO 500. Snow added in PSP9.

Comments

Fax Sinclair level-classic December 17, 2005

fabulous. snow makes the shot! #360519

Kerby Pfrangle December 17, 2005

Wally looks like winter wonderland.

Super animal entry and fun shot of this bear.

Kerby #2193596

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 17, 2005

ADORABLE!!!!!!!! He's got the right idea I think! #2193679

Janine Russell level-classic December 17, 2005

Wally, I love his pose; well done. #2193695

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 17, 2005

Cute capture Wally! He looks pretty content just vegging out there! #2193715

Sharon Day December 17, 2005

Awesome image, Wally!!! I really like the added snow! It looks pretty neat! #2193817

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 17, 2005

Wow, Wally! Your exposure is fantastic and the colors are so perfect! Wonderful work! (cute title, too!) #2193865

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 17, 2005

Great shot, Wally! #2193977

Judy Williams December 17, 2005

His stately stance is awesome. He seems caught up in a really deep thought. Whether or not the snow is post edited or not, it really helps add to the thoughtful mood of this shot. Very well captured! #2194432

William C. Raco level-classic December 17, 2005

What a great photo and effects, Wally!
Excellent!

Bill #2194853

Orsi December 17, 2005

Adorable!!!Wonderful shot!!Love it!!!! #2195312

Wally Orlowsky December 18, 2005

Thank you everyone. Sorry, I could not comment yesterday. The BP site was down for much of the morning. I only got to post this just before leaving for the day. #2196190

Bea. Anderson December 19, 2005

An excellent capture of such an expressive pose. Bea. #2201341

Alisha L. Ekstrom December 21, 2005

LOVE THIS..I love that bears pose..hehe..TOO CUTE!!! Nice work adding the snow!!! #2208741

Laurence Saliba level-classic January 01, 2006

Congrats Wally!!!! And Happy New Year!!! #2239979

Susie Peek-Swint January 01, 2006

Wonderful shot Wally ~ congrats on POTD ~ a perfect pick for Jan 1st!
susie #2240002

Casey A. Hanson January 01, 2006

Oh, this is wonderful, Wally! Congrats on the first POTD for the new year! :0) #2240034

Colleen Braun January 01, 2006

LOL... #2240040

Susan Jane Allen level-classic January 01, 2006

Made my day...burst out laughing! Perfect example of how a great title can lend a lot to a great photo. #2240054

Mary VanUlzen January 01, 2006

Super shot! He looks as though he is pondering the meaning of life or perhaps an escape plan. #2240062

Donna R. Moratelli January 01, 2006

Congratulations on POTD, Wally! This is a really neat shot and I love the effects! #2240067

Karen Engelbreth January 01, 2006

Big congrats on your POTD Wally!
Happy New Year to you!!!

#2240072

Leanne M.E. Boyd January 01, 2006

Congratulations Wally! Happy New Year!!!! #2240088

Jenny Bosmans January 01, 2006

Big Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Wally!!!
And a Happy New Year to you and your family!! :) #2240092

Bill Houghton January 01, 2006

Great shot Wally. Congratulations and Happy New Year!!! #2240134

Chris Ebben January 01, 2006

Great image, especially where I come from, I could do with some cooling, It's 45deg here today!!! Good work=^.^.^= #2240144

Joy Rector January 01, 2006

congrats on the POTD #2240150

Allan L. Whitehead January 01, 2006

Wally, congratulations on this marvelous POTD selection. It is truly, richly deserved. Happy New Year, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan #2240161

Terri L. Scribner January 01, 2006

He's perfectly content with his sitting position! Congrats!! Happy New Year!! #2240162

Scott Pedersen January 01, 2006

He looks kinda content...and it looks cold..nice shot #2240166

Michelle R. Kovach January 01, 2006

Congratulations Wally! Happy New Year! #2240168

Laura Clay-Ballard January 01, 2006

BIG congrats on this first day of the new year potd! awesome! #2240215

Dorothy Neumann January 01, 2006

What a nice way to start the new year. Congrats Wally! #2240237

William C. Raco level-classic January 01, 2006

Wonderful choice to start the new year
Congratulations on the POTD, Wally!

Bill #2240242

Tammy Scott January 01, 2006

Congratulations on the 1st POTD of the year! #2240263

Ed Heaton January 01, 2006

Way to go Wally! Congrats on a wonderful POTD! #2240282

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 01, 2006

Congratultions on this awesome POTD! WOW! Just awesome! Happy New Year! #2240292

Deborah Sandidge January 01, 2006

Great "chillin" bear composition, Wally - congrats on your POTD!! #2240472

Sharon Day January 01, 2006

Awesome image, Wally!!! Congratulations on a great POTD!!! Happy New Year! #2240527

Wally Orlowsky January 01, 2006

Thanks everyone!!!! And Happy New Year to all!

What a nice way to start the year ;) #2240551

Jill Flynn January 01, 2006

I love this Wally! Congratulations on your POTD!!! #2240568

Susan T. Parady January 01, 2006

A great way to start the new year. Congratulations, Wally, and Happy New Year! #2240578

Dave Sanders January 01, 2006

Great capture Wally. #2240618

David Phalen January 01, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD #2240643

Kathleen R. Struckle January 01, 2006

Just too cute. Love the snow. Congrats on POTD!! Happy New Year to you!! #2240667

Charlene Bayerle January 01, 2006

Congratulations Wally!!! What a great photo!!!! And Happy New Year!!!! #2240744

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 01, 2006

Congratulations, Wally, on this terrific POTD! Happy New Year!!! #2240752

January 01, 2006

I love the expression on the bears face. Great image. Happy New Years Wally. #2240878

Kay Beausoleil January 01, 2006

What a great capture, Wally -- congratulations on your POTD and Happy New Year! #2240891

Mary Clarke January 01, 2006

Many congratulations on POTD Wally - wonderful image! #2240928

Jim Kinnunen level-classic January 01, 2006

Great image and title, Wally...congrats on the PTOD!!!!! #2241113

Elisabeth A. Gay January 01, 2006

Congratulations Wally - he looks so at home and comfortable sitting there! Brrrrr! Happy New Year
Ann #2241274

Corinne M. Thompson January 01, 2006

What a great way to start out the NewYear...Congrats on your POTD for this super capture. Happy New Year to you! #2241398

Laura E. OConnor January 01, 2006

WALLY! Congrats on this great image and for being the first POTD of the New Year!!! #2241484

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 01, 2006

Great shot! Adding the snow certainly added to the mood of the photograph. Congratulations on the first POTD of the new year. Happy New Year!! #2241512

Wendy Stevenson January 01, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD Wally! The snow really makes this and the title's perfect!! #2241640

Gail Vitikacs level-classic January 01, 2006

Awesome photo and congratulations! #2241791

January 01, 2006

Get real guys - this photo is not cute/adorable/fun. It's a picture of a sad depressed wild animal in concrete wilderness where there has been no attempt to simulate its natural environment. Pasting snow to try and give the photo some credence does nothing for its integrity. I do not see what this photo has to offer in terms of technical competence, subject matter or production. Sorry! (but not really)Outside of this photo, am I the only subscriber who thinks that we need to call time on the special effects created in Photoshop that masquerade as photography or do we all just want a pat on the back. #2241825

January 01, 2006

its cute but you can tell the snow was added on but still good shoot of the grizzly! I like it!congrats on your potd! #2242076

Gloria B. Wood January 01, 2006

So Jeff...all of the above responses...all of the judges....and a host of other contest sites where Wally has gained recognition are all wrong, and you,(whoever you are), are here to share your wisdom and judgement regarding this photo and the excellent Photographer and artist who we are honoring today???? "Gimme a break" #2242082

Kathleen Clemons January 01, 2006

Congrats and Happy New Year, Wally! #2242120

Lisa M. Austin January 01, 2006

This is just arn adorable! Congrats! #2242137

David Phalen January 01, 2006

Jeff, let's see some of your work. #2242155

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe January 01, 2006

Hey Jeff, as a fellow subscriber, I'd really like to see your work!
#2242276

January 01, 2006

Totally mis-read my comments. This is not some personal attack; it is not about the photographer or any of his other work; we are not "honouring the photographer"; I am not saying I am better ( in fact I know I am not); it is not about what I can do; IT'S ABOUT THIS ONE PHOTO. Do I need to have made wine to say I don't like a particular bottle. Does a film critic need to have made a better film than the one he is reviewing? Of course not. It may also be true that those who have an adverse opinion are less likely to make any reasoned analysis because other subscribers react to anything which is not unreservedly congratulatory. #2242313

Rhonda Smith January 01, 2006

Hi Wally.. I think this is a wonderful capture all on it's own merit.. with or without the snow. I bet it would be good in b&w too maybe with a touch of soft focus added for a 'dreamy look'. Congrats on all the recognition you've recieved for this shot.. well deserved indeed.


and Jeff.. I'm a big advocate for constructive feedback .. I just think it should be tempered with a touch of kindness. You are very opinionated for a guy who doesn't offer up any of his own work for review and feedback or even an email address.... Nice!!! #2242340

Garth D. Beatty level-classic January 01, 2006

Very Nice!! #2242485

Kara L. Hendricks January 01, 2006

Well Wally.. I think this is charming.. With or without PS work.. Sorry to see your special day and honored image tainted by a negative comment.. I know this is an open forum and we can receive critique at any time.. But an image that is chosen as POTD must have SOME redeeming quality that stood out to the judges.. So I say GOOD FOR YOU!!!
And Jeff, I know you as a viewer reserve the right to your opinion.. We are all here just to have fun and share in something we love... A little recognition along the way is a great confidence builder, what's the harm in letting someone enjoy their moment? You have us at a disadvantage, we have galleries, contact options.. Where are yours? Nonetheless.. Remember next time you leave constructive critique.. (And I say that loosly!!) This is a friendly site.. Play Nice!
Again Wally... Congrats on this darling shot! #2242510

Anita Taylor January 01, 2006

What a cute shot, Wally! Love the addition of the "snow" :) Congratulations on POTD! #2242536

Evy Johansen level-classic January 01, 2006

Wonderful image, Wally! Big congratulations on your POTD!! #2242605

Susana Ms Heide January 01, 2006

Congratulations Wally on this well deserved recognition! Your work is inspiring! #2242659

Leonard Pierce January 02, 2006

Fantastic shot Wally, extremely well done!!! Congratulations on a very well deserved POTD!!...Keep up the GREAT work!
Happy New Year! #2243805

Nancy Donnell January 02, 2006

Wally, congrats on your POTD. Bet you didn't know this would stir up so many comments. The compostion, lighting, and the creativity of the snow are wonderful. We all sit and play with our software, hoping to create something that enhances our image, and inspires our viewer. I like the snow, so I disagree with Jeff on that. I guess some people have issues with zoos, and feel a lot of empathy for the animals in captivity, so maybe Jeff was just responding to his own strong emotions about that. I do feel this photo had technical competence. Wally had a strong pyramid composition, didn't cut off the animals foot, etc. Jeff, critques are wonderful, we learn from them. It just came off as pretty negative, when there were many wonderful qualities that were not addressed. Don't let this keep you from setting up a gallery to show your work. #2244385

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 02, 2006

How very cool!!! Congratulations on your winning image!! #2244922

Paul Michko January 02, 2006

Awesome POTD, Wally. #2245934

January 02, 2006

I like the way the snow is falling. It sets the whole mood. Not many people can take pictures with a hand-held camera. Great Job, Wally! #2246149

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 04, 2006

OH YEAH...CONGRATS on this making POTD!!! I liked this the first time I saw it!!! #2252009

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 05, 2006

Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Wally! Great image, great title, great PS work, and great honor!
-Debby #2257222

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 26, 2008

Perfect title to a really cute shot!

I was glad to know this was snow and not dandruff. Else we'd be needin' a pretty big bottle of Head and Shoulders!

Hee,hee!

-Laura Swan #5400661


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