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Polar Bear Dreams


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Polar Bear Dreams
Polar Bear Dreams

This polar bear project has CONSUMED me for the past few days.
Just when I think it's completed, I find "just one more thing" to tweak.
Here, I warped the horizon and trimmed the sky a bit.
...'til the next edit...

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  One Fine Day (demo - not for contest)
One Fine Day (demo - not for contest)
*composite prior to warping the horizon*

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  (demo- not for contest)
(demo- not for contest)
Beaver Island Lagoon in Grand Island, NY
February 2007

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  (demo- not for contest)
(demo- not for contest)
Anana, the polar bear
Buffalo Zoo, 11/07

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  (demo- not for contest)
(demo- not for contest)
Anana, the polar bear
Buffalo Zoo, 11/07

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  (demo- not for contest)
(demo- not for contest)
Anana, the polar bear
Buffalo Zoo, 11/07

Lisa J. Boulden

 
 
 
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Just thought I'd share the original photos which composed this image.


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January 04, 2008

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Excellent engaging series you have here. With the warped horizon it looks like the bears are coming from the edge of the earth. Thanks for sharing.


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January 04, 2008

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  The entire series is outstanding but your end product is astonishing. I know you put many hours into this project and I can tell you it was worth it. Loved them all but this is the finest, Lisa. All mine were presented as captured in the wild.


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January 04, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Very creative! A beautiful image!


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January 04, 2008

 

Susan Weisensel
  Wow, This is just OUTSTANDING, I love it. Your hours of work are well worth the time. I would not have a clue how to do something like this. WOW!!!!!


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January 04, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Lisa- The wrapped horizon does give it a new look. They are all great, but my favorited ones are the ones where you added the sky in. That made a world of difference for me.
A wonderful and creative series brilliantly done.
Have a super weekend, take care, be safe


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January 04, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Amazing Lisa!!! I love what you've created! And, you know I love those big bears!!! Excellent work.


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January 04, 2008

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Beautiful work!! Very creative! Good luck!


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January 04, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Incredible work, Lisa! Outstanding captures, composition and effects. I love the warped horizon!


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January 04, 2008

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Wow! You did so good Lisa!I really need to learn my PS. I don't know alot and I need to make that my goal this year... Ok so I just did! Haa LOL Really though this is really awesome!


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January 04, 2008

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Lisa, you did a beautiful job on this imag!


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January 04, 2008

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Very nice image Lisa - So well done I had no idea its a composite!!! Fantastic job!


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January 04, 2008

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  WOW, Lisa...a truly outstanding image, and I can not even begin to imagine the time and talents that went into creating this. It certainly gives me the feeling of being somewhere where no man goes...isolated, beautiful, untouched...WOW. Yes, I am with Cheryl...need to keep reading my PS books!


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January 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I want you to know how much I appreciate that each of you has taken the time to visit and leave such kind comments. Thank you, Reynalda, Emile, Tiia, Susan, Frank, Michelle, Janet, Colleen, Cheryl, Mariann, Cindy, and Laurie! You've brought me smiles!!!
Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
Blessings, Lisa


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January 05, 2008

 

Sandra Schlesinger
  I love the new sky, Lisa. Truly fabulous creativity throughout the polar bear series. I'll be watching, expecting a winner!


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January 05, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Lisa, I'm telling you girl -- your finished product has me totally believing you have been to Antarctica with your camera. This is absolutely amazing work, and that, my friend, is an UNDERSTATEMENT.


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January 05, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  I am with Deb, was going to ask you if you took a trip. love all, and I think I like the warped sky also the best.
AWSOME DDR work and fantastic image!!! WTG girl!


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January 05, 2008

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  This is totaly amazing work Lisa, GIRL, you ROCK!!! <><


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January 05, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Just keeps getting BETTER! Awesome Lisa! The warp really did add a bit of dimension to the capture! Gorgeous work hon!


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January 05, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Very beautifully done Lisa. I would have no idea it was a composite if you hadn't of told us. Gorgeous in every way.


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January 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Sandra S., Deb, the Nancy's, Sandi, and Kathy! Your support and kind words of encouragement mean so much!
Blessings, Lisa


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January 05, 2008

 

Thomas F. Andersen
  Hi Lisa, WOW it looks like A LOT of work getting all of this together! Well done and thanks a lot for sharing the process and the original images. I think Reynaldo's comments really sums it up with the 'coming from the edge of the earth' idea.


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January 06, 2008

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  So wonderfully done,Lisa! Brilliant idea and execution!


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January 06, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Wow! Lisa, this is absolutely AWESOME work! I'm so glad you showed us the Befores. It would be impossible to pick a favorite from the two... I really love them both. The curved horizon does add another look. Both are - well, AWESOME, as I said!


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January 06, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I'm really glady you visited, Thomas, Ujjwal, and Nadya! Thank you for pausing to look and to leave such thoughtful remarks. Each, so very appreciated!
Blessings, Lisa


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January 06, 2008

 

David Pratt
  Lisa this is outstanding. Terrific work! I loved the photos you posted so that I can see what you did. Just terrific work!


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January 06, 2008

 

Melissa McCabe
  Lisa - your attention to detail has paid off big time!!! This could not be any more perfect!!! Feels like we're right there with them! Awesome job!! -mm


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January 06, 2008

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Beautiful and very creative Lisa!!


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January 06, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, David, Melissa, and Kathleen! So glad you stopped by!
~Lisa


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January 06, 2008

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Looks like you're having a great time with PS, Lisa! Great to show the steps you took to complete your final work too! Very beautifully done!


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January 07, 2008

 

Bill Wyatt
  Terrific post processing work! Beautiful and creative!


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January 07, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Terry and Bill!
~Lisa


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January 07, 2008

 

Karen K. Givens
  Great image and photo shop work Lisa. Really enjoyed your gallery. Very nice. :)


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January 07, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks a bunch, Karen! Glad you visited and had a chance to look around.
Blessings, Lisa


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January 07, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations for your FINALIST!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congrats again Lisa. Peter


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May 19, 2008

 

anonymous
  Hugh Congratulations Lisa on this outstanding finalist! B-


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May 19, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Lisa! :)
Steve


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May 19, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
So happy to see this one Lisa!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!

~J~


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May 19, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  HUGE CONGRATS!


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May 19, 2008

 

Sandra Schlesinger
  I'm delighted to see that this amazing image has finally been recognized, Lisa. Congratulations! Great timing too now that the polar bear has been awarded recognition as an endangered species.


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May 19, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  another one, you go girl! :)


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May 19, 2008

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Artist's work is never done, isn't it Lisa? But it's worth working for a perfection. Congratulations on your Finalist!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Marina Moore
  Congratulations Lisa!!!! I LOVE this!!!! :)


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May 19, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  A wonderful composite. Truly it is.


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May 19, 2008

 

Melissa McCabe
  Congrats Lisa - this is still awesome, and good for you for sticking with it!! : ) -mm


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May 19, 2008

 

Laurie Watts
  Lisa: I just love ALL the photos in your gallery. Your perspective and thought that goes into each and every photo really shows. You do wonderful work, its been a pleasure going thru your gallery.


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May 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~•~•~♥~•~•~
What a wonderful surprise!
I want to thank each of you for your kind encouragement and support!
EACH message means so much!!!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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May 19, 2008

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Wonderful image Lisa..Congratulations on your fianlist !! Beautiful work.


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May 19, 2008

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Lisa. This is so cool!


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May 19, 2008

 

Toni Riggs
  Congratulations on ALL your beautiful finalists!


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May 20, 2008

 

David Phalen
  Congratulations Lisa!!


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May 20, 2008

 

A P
  OMG this is just incredible!! I love that you showed how you put this together. You talents are amazing!! Congrats on this Finalist that's a winner in my book.


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May 20, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  SOOOO well-deserved! Big congratulations on this finalist, Lisa!


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May 20, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations again, Lisa!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you all so much!!!
~♥~Lisa


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May 20, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Lisa!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Lisa! Michael


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May 21, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Lisa you are cleaning up this contest. I am so... proud of you. Congrats.


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May 21, 2008

 

Candice L. Carter
  What creativity! You are really racking the awards up! Congrats!


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May 23, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I'm so glad to see you finalist award Lisa. So well deserved!!! Congratulations!


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May 25, 2008

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations!!!!!!! ☺


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May 25, 2008

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Hi Lisa - I've been going through your gallery. You have some of the most consistently excellent images I have seen here on BP. Your PP skills create beautiful breathtaking final results. You have many talents in order to bring this all together. Wishing you the best in your continuing photographic journeys.


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March 03, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ... So very appreciated!
~♥~lisa


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March 03, 2009

 
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