Inspiring Photo: Man can I Smell #13053118

Man can I Smell

Uploaded: June 08, 2012 08:48:31

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I have not posted a Polar Bear capture for a while. Taken in the wild on Hudson Bay, Cape Churchill, Manitoba on 11/25/2006 at 105mm, F/7.1, 1/250 sec, ISO 100 and +1ev.
He got up close and personal for a portrait.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

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Emile Abbott June 08, 2012

If you had not guessed I focused on the nose instead of the eyes for a purpose. These magnificent animals can smell food (seals, etc) from 60 miles away. Their nose has evolved such that they breath (smell) in from the front but notice they have a place to exhale from the side that prevents contamination of the front sensors. Evolution for survival in the harsh environment of the tundra and polar ice where food is scarce. #1467912

David Phalen June 08, 2012

An excellent animal portrait with outstanding textures, clarity and DOF!! Amazing how evolution provides for survival. #10172939

Robert R. Goodman June 08, 2012

Hi Emile,Excellent capture my friend.Sure must be cold there!!! #10173027

John Connolly June 08, 2012

He looks about as cool as I feel sitting at my computer desk this morning Emile! Today is the official opening of our Ski Season, and there is a good cover of snow on the ground there already!
This is a wonderful close up portrait of this remarkable animal and his nose, and thanks for all the info! Just incredible! #10173437

Patrick Rouzes June 08, 2012

Incredible capture with super clarity, tones, textures, & focus, Emile! Fascinating info too! Always a treat to visit, my friend!
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Stefania Barbier June 08, 2012

SUPERB close up!!! #10173822

Joy Rector June 09, 2012

wow, love it #10173973

Emile Abbott June 09, 2012

Thanks David, Bobby, John, Patrick, Stef and Joy. #10174175

Ellen Hodges June 09, 2012

Super close up and awesome dof, Emile! What an experience that would have been!! #10174319

Emile Abbott June 09, 2012

Yep Ellen it was cold. #10174342

Tiia Vissak June 10, 2012

a cool close-up! #10175005

Emile Abbott June 10, 2012

Thanks Tiia. #10175107

Phyllis A. Houghton June 11, 2012

wow, that's close! Interesting note about his nose and great dof. Great image! #10176203

Nancy L. Green June 11, 2012

That certainly is one impressive schnozzola my friend!!! AWESOME capture in every way!! <>< #10176308

Emile Abbott June 11, 2012

Thanks Phyllis and Nancy #10176373

Jill Odice June 13, 2012

Spectacular capture Emile. I feel like I could almost reach in and pet him :-) #10178292

Emile Abbott June 13, 2012

Thanks Jill #10178688

Phyllis A. Houghton June 16, 2012

Congratulations Emile! This is an EFP!! #10183392

Emile Abbott June 18, 2012

Thanks Phyllis #10185084

Marijana Fajgl July 30, 2012

Fantastic capture, Emile! Big congratulations! #10250442

Deborah C. Lewinson July 30, 2012

Congrats on your marvelous finalist, Emile!

Debby #10251419

Lydia Williams July 30, 2012

Great image, Emile! Congratulations on your finalist! #10251465

Robert R. Goodman July 30, 2012

Hi Emile,WTG my friend.Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10251769

Phyllis A. Houghton July 30, 2012

Congratulations on your incredible finalist, Emile! WTG #10252476

Carla Capra Anderson July 30, 2012

Emile, this is just wonderful. Love this image and Congratulations! #10252741

Ann Coates July 30, 2012

Congratulations on your superb finalist. #10252971

Val Feldman July 30, 2012

Hello, Emile! What a fantastic capture - beautiful work, my friend and a well-deserved Finalist! Hearty TX-sized congrats! #10253092

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 30, 2012

F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C, Emile!!! What detail of the nose! Congratulations! #10253488

Emile Abbott July 30, 2012

Thank you all I am have some tech problems, Broken computer 1st day out, broken lens 3rd day out and very limited internet access. I will be back after Aug 8th I hope to comment again but if not as soon as all problems solved. Again thanks . Emile #10253587

Jeff Robinson July 31, 2012

Congrats Doc on this Fantastic Finalist! #10254200

Patrick Rouzes July 31, 2012

CONGRATS & good luck, Emile! WTG, my friend!
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JO ANN CLEVELAND July 31, 2012

Wowee!

Awesome finalist Emile! Congratulations!

jo ann c. #10255505

Stan Kwasniowski July 31, 2012

Emile, congratulations #10255776

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012

150mm Emile? Too close for comfort with these guys...congrats! #10255888

Carol Eade August 01, 2012

Incredible capture, Emile, congratulations on your finalist! #10258731

David M. Montero August 04, 2012

Fantastic to be able to get that close in the wild. Evidently, you didn't smell like a seal - good thing! Congratulations on your Finalist selection for this marvelous shot Emile! #10262431

Emile Abbott August 04, 2012

Thanks all still traveling, in Vancouver now. Will comment and catch up with you all when I get back and get computer fixed. #10262804

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