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Mother and Cubs

© Harry E. Pherson

Mother and Cubs

Uploaded: November 13, 2008 12:59:01

Description

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

Comments

Liz blahh November 13, 2008

Wonderful capture! #1034779

Harry E. Pherson November 13, 2008

Thanks Liz #6751336

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 13, 2008

A sure winner! Excellent!!! #6751374

Sandy 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 level-addict November 13, 2008

Beautiful work - such great timing and clarity. Agree I'm sure we will see this again! #6751388

Lori Carlson November 13, 2008

INCREDIBLE!!! You rocked this shot! :0) #6751468

Michelle 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! #6751633

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 13, 2008

This is spectacular, Harry. Wonderful composition and clarity. Must be a winner. #6751681

Monika Sapek November 13, 2008

Terrific capture, Harry!
Monika
#6751778

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 13, 2008

Outstanding work and capture of the moment Harry! Jeff #6751839

Robin R. November 13, 2008

Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting. #6752134

Jessica Jenney November 13, 2008

Amazing capture, Harry!!!! #6752265

Harry 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. #6752294

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic 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!!!! <>< #6755231

Debbie Price November 14, 2008

Wow! Love this photo. Great capture! I think I would be looking back too...lol Nice...very nice. dp #6755443

Harry E. Pherson November 15, 2008

Thanks Usman, Nadine and Debbie for your kind words....H.P. #6760481

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 26, 2008

Love this wonderful capture!
`Lisa #6814369

Harry E. Pherson November 30, 2008

Thanks Lisa, it'a wonderful place to visit and thanks for the kind words....Harry #6829820

Dawn 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!! #6922193

A 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 #6922908

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Congrats. harry. Good luck in the next round.

UB. #6923827

Diane Dupuis December 22, 2008

Awesome! Congrats! #6924753

Dianna Murphy December 22, 2008

Wow, very deserving. #6929668

Harry 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 #6933833

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