Over the top Eric. My wife is not particularly interested in what's posted on FM, but if I tell her you have posted more PB shots, she wants to see them ~ Ron
kdacharya wrote:
wow, amazing experience documented with shared knowledge, what more can one ask for? obviously voted.
Thanks KD...it is a fabulous experience and if willing to listen and learn from those who know a lot more that makes the whole thing even better...thanks for the support as always.
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johnohio wrote:
Amazing images. It must have been incredibly exciting to view and photograph these.
Voted
John
Many thanks for the nice words and support....yes it is quite a rush when you haven't really had much experience photographing bears and see this unfold in front of you.
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kmunroe wrote:
excellent job on the bears Eric
Thanks so much!
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torobouk wrote:
Fantastic thread, a very impressive proximity and lovely youngers bears!
Thank you...we are not all that close....at about 100 meters and rarely a wee bit closer. Long lenses and a teleconverter are a must or at least highly recommended.
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NNL. wrote:
Stunning! Fabulous set of images.
Much appreciated....the subjects do make the photographer's job quite a bit easier.
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birdied wrote:
Another amazing set Eric.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie, like a fishing expedition....lots of waiting for a few minutes of exhilaration
These are simply amazing Eric. Several are just adorable with the interactions of the little ones.
I'd hate to be you having to cull through all the shots you captured. I wouldn't be able to delete a single one.
CJMiller wrote:
Really fantastic! I like the way mother's dirty coat contrasts with the cub's in #9.
Chris
Thanks Chris...I too liked the contrast...most bear photographers seem to really like the pristine fur the bears have a few days after they leave the den....and I get that as they are magnificent, but from a story telling point of view this was just perfect
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Lil Judd wrote:
Another beautiful set Eric
Wonderful and what experiences.
Lil
Thanks Lil...yes it is all about the experience
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bs kite wrote:
These are superb Polar Bear images Eric
Robert
Thanks so much Robert, I did get very fortunate with two very different sightings
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kwilliam8 wrote:
Wonderful images, Eric! Thanks for sharing.
Keith W.
Thank you Keith, much appreciated
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csinseattle wrote:
Eric, great set, amazing animal
Chris S.
Thanks Chris and yes they are amazing animals....fierce apex predators with such a soft tender side
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psharvic wrote:
Fine work on these, Eric.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
surfnron wrote:
Over the top Eric. My wife is not particularly interested in what's posted on FM, but if I tell her you have posted more PB shots, she wants to see them ~ Ron
I’m so happy she wants to see and likes my bear shots. My grandkids do to so she must be not only young in age but young at heart!
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lighthound wrote:
These are simply amazing Eric. Several are just adorable with the interactions of the little ones.
I'd hate to be you having to cull through all the shots you captured. I wouldn't be able to delete a single one.
Voted!
Dave
Thanks Dave...yes culling has come down to the outnof focus ones when my fingers were to frozen to move the joystick properly. But I’m not good at throwing out pix so soon. I’ve found that when I revisit photos in 6 months ones I didn’t particularly care for now seem a bit more attractive.
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AGeoJO wrote:
Eric, your images do not stop to amaze me! Those are very sweet and deserved a vote!
Joshua
Thanks for the nice words and support. It and they are always much appreciated
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mspencer1 wrote:
These are spectacular shots! Simply amazing! The cubs are super cute!
Margaret
Many thanks Margaret...there is something quite special about mother and cubs interacting with each other.
Eric
Jim8EL wrote:
Once again...A world class set. Nicely done Eric. ~Jim
Thank you Jim...it is such a high when you get to see these guys. You almost forget your fingers stop working...almost😏
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dallvr wrote:
Terrific set of intimate polar bear family photos. Just voted for your thread.
In three trips to Svalbard, we only saw 2 or 3 cubs, but quite a few adults.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I understand Svalbard is a totally different experience that can give one great Photo ops of bears on the ice. You are fortunate to have gotten that opportunity.
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eagle bear wrote:
Fantastic images Eric!
Thanks Dave, it is a stark contrast seeing mother bear in her old dirty coat. Maybe not appropriate for high art stuff but for someone who loves a story and behavior it was pretty darn cool
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bobbytan wrote:
Yet another stunning bear set!
Many thanks Bobby...they are the stars and I just made sure my fingers worked well enough to press the shutter
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TimMunsey wrote:
Awesome! How come you didn't get eaten?
Tim
Thanks Tim...I think it’s because I’m gluten free and so I don’t appeal to them😏. And, while polar bears are one of two animals the actively hunt people (crocs are the other), they prefer something more sealy. Interestingly, I learned that while they are carnivores their digestive system is designed to process fat which is why they love seals and whale blubber. And while I could stand to lose a few kg we don’t fit the bill...except in very lean times no pun intended)
Eric
I've been away from FM for some time, and come back and find THESE images! Simply stunning! The subjects are highly interesting, but your photographic and artistic skills are also on display.
I've considered a trip to see these majestic animals, and now I think I will have to move it up on the bucket list! !
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