Inspiring Photo: Trekkin' in the Midnight Sun #5437808

Trekkin' in the Midnight Sun

Uploaded: January 07, 2008

Description

This is a composite of six photos. Five are different images of a single polar bear from the Buffalo Zoo; one is an image I captured last winter of a frozen lagoon near my home.
Ya know, I LOVE polar bears, but seeing them enclosed at the zoo always leaves me a little sad.
I imagine that this scene is what a zoo's polar bear sees when he dreams.
Someday, I'd love to travel and see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat,
but for today, there's Photoshop AND my imagination!
Thanks for looking.

Exif: F Number: 9.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Garth D. Beatty January 07, 2008

Very nice composite; however, it creates an issue for the new contest. How do they
compare this composite with others that were not created in the same way? I think the new contest should have classes similar to the free contest. #824111

Lisa J. Boulden January 07, 2008

Ya know, Garth, I thought of that, too. (I've always felt this sense that heavily-digitally-altered images were somehow "cheating" or simply a different art form and should be categorized separately.) This is why I've made it a point of being forthright in my descriptions regarding any editing I've done.
I'm sure the judges will consider these issues when deciding on the winners (Boy, what a tough job they have... There are so many AMAZING images submitted so far!)
Thanks, Garth, for posing a question that many hve probably thought to ask.
Blessings, Lisa #5305111

January 07, 2008

Amazing image and a good job in PS #5305961

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 07, 2008

Lisa, I love this!!!! Best of luck on this excellent work of ART!!!! #5307164

Lisa J. Boulden January 07, 2008

Thank you, Ikka and Donna!
~Lisa #5307399

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton January 07, 2008

Magnifique... #5307620

Lisa J. Boulden January 08, 2008

Merci, Philippe! #5308088

Bill Wyatt January 08, 2008

Awesome and creative! Great job!! #5308299

January 08, 2008

This is sooo good you had me fooled Lisa.. absolutely awesome work.. and I am sure the bear would truely love to have this in his den to dream about.. ha. a fabulous work of art.. #5308380

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 08, 2008

OMG!!! Lisa, your gallery is totally AMAZING. I'm so glad I got to see all your magnificent images. Your work on this image is AWESOME. And I sympathize with you on the question of captivity of these magnificent creatures. It's so awful. #5308617

Colette M. Metcalf January 08, 2008

What a wonderful capture!!! #5308624

Stefania Barbier January 08, 2008

6 photos!!! OMG Lisa it is a masterpiece WOW! #5308653

Lisa J. Boulden January 08, 2008

Thank you, Bill, Laney, Kirsten, Colette, and Stefania! I'm glad you stopped by to take a peek.
Blessings, Lisa #5308841

frank w. degenhardt January 08, 2008

Lisa- All these are beautiful. For my taste, I do enjoy them a little more when you put the sky in the backgound.Just gives them a more fitting look and is so perfect for your title. All are great. Wonderful ps work, lighting, clarity, beauty, composition, colors, all so outstanding.
Have a great day girl, be safe out there, enjoy #5309091

Kathy L. Clark January 08, 2008

Again a fabulous work of art Lisa. Stunning color and detail. You would never know it was a composite if you didn't tell us. #5309398

Lisa J. Boulden January 08, 2008

Thank you, Frank and Kathy!
~Lisa #5309865

Lori Dunn January 08, 2008

This is a magnificent piece of artwork! Well done! #5310563

Rosemary Buffoni January 08, 2008

What a beautiful series.
Ro #5310670

Susan Weisensel January 08, 2008

Lisa you have done such a wonderful job with the polar bears, it is how I imagin that they live. Wonderful color and detail and it sure looks cold. #5310674

Garth D. Beatty January 08, 2008

You may just have a winner with this picture! My computer is full of comment notices.
#5310790

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 08, 2008

A great job on this, but I see you have entered several on the same theme...I think you are shooting yourself in the foot by competing against yourself with the same type of image. Should have saved one for next month? Very nice work! #5311064

Randy A. Baumhover January 09, 2008

Beautiful composite, just great. Dare I say it..."cool image"! well done, RB #5315491

Lisa J. Boulden January 09, 2008

I want to thank you, Lori, Rosemary, Susan, Garth, Carolyn, and Randy!
Blessings, Lisa #5315559

Cassie L. Woodlee January 09, 2008

AWESOME WORK on this STUNNING image Lisa!!!!!!!!!! #5317008

Sandra R. Alvey January 09, 2008

Stunning work Lisa! I love this series of Polar Bear captures! #5317310

Susan M. Hembree January 09, 2008

This is some fantastic PS work, Lisa! I really like the final result as it looks like a real scene. Great job! #5317495

Bill Wyatt January 10, 2008

Really cool effects and colors! #5318385

Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008

Cassie, Sandi, and Susan: Thank you for pausing to peek and to leaving such uplifting comments. A great way to begin my day!
Blessings, Lisa #5318387

Mollie Kendall January 10, 2008

Your comments brought tears. I hate zoos for the very same reason. I can't stand to see animals caged that way. Especially this type of large animal.

Your editing skills are wonderful. I'm a PS junkie myself so I truly appreciate your talents here! Nice work. #5319039

Jennifer L. Alder January 10, 2008

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5319529

Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008

Thank you, Mollie and Jennifer!
~Lisa #5320086

Kimi A. Phillips January 10, 2008

All around fantastic, Lisa!!! #5320261

Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008

Thanks, Kimi!
~Lisa #5320309

Sarah G January 10, 2008

Love the creativity! You are very fortunate to know how to work that PS stuff so well. I feel like I've been in the north country.

GREAT JOB! #5321075

Brett Dolsen January 10, 2008

Great creative imagination Lisa!!
Brett #5321098

Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008

I really appreciate that you've paused to peek, and to comment so kindly. Thank you Sarah and Brett.
Blessings, Lisa #5321860

Carol Sawyer January 11, 2008

Beautiful creative image, Lisa! #5323226

Robert R. Goodman January 11, 2008

Hi Lisa,WOW!!!!Like all the work you put in to this beautiful image.Lisa I've have never seen a Polar bear in real life.They just don't like our Arizona sun.Beautiful capture!!!!! #5323292

Lisa J. Boulden January 11, 2008

Thank you, Carol and Robert! Your words uplift me this morning!
~Lisa #5323492

Michelle L. Frick January 11, 2008

You know I love those big ole bears - beautifully done Lisa!! #5324494

Duane Carter January 13, 2008

A very, very beautifully done work of photo art!!!! I just love the entire look and feel to this personal vision, such a splendid job! Kudos #5333474

Jill Odice January 13, 2008

Amazing PS work! here I though you went to the Arctic circle or somewhere :-) This is amazing and went right into my favs! I think it should be a winner !!! #5334245

Roxanne M. Bubar January 13, 2008

Lisa, I think this is just Magnificent work, image and a Winner. #5334665

Lisa J. Boulden January 13, 2008

Michelle, Duane, Jill, and Roxanne: I really appreciate such kind words and your votes of confidence. Thanks a bunch!
Smiles, Lisa #5335610

James E. Coleman January 17, 2008

Lisa,
I think you should admit if you are dropping bread crumbs to get the bears to follow you!...:):)
Very neat image!!!
Ditto on zoos, but I still like to go because some of them I will never see otherwise; ALWAYS happy when they upgrade their living quarters.Also some animals would have to be killed if not in a zoo!
Appreciate all your hard work...even if you get the bears to follow you!:)
Jim #5355377

Lisa J. Boulden January 18, 2008

Thanks, Jim, for the wonderful comments!
Blessings, Lisa #5358357

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 18, 2008

Super Composition and PS work here, Lisa .... Well Done!!

......................... Steve #5358561

Lisa J. Boulden January 18, 2008

Thank you, Steve!
~Lisa #5358703

Heather L. Haderly January 18, 2008

FANTASTIC Lisa!!!!!! #5360642

Shelly A. Van Camp January 18, 2008

Beautiful!! #5361161

Lisa J. Boulden January 18, 2008

Thank you, Heather and Shelly!
--Lisa #5361300

C A January 19, 2008

Hi lisa,
Thanks for your comment. Was just a winter experiment. I almost missed this great upload. Your editing is very good and I love the result you came up with. I don't think I can ever come close! Wonderful work! Best wishes from holland #5362245

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 19, 2008

Fantastic work on this awesome creation, Lisa!!!!! ♫ k #5363286

Lisa J. Boulden January 19, 2008

Many thanks, Corne' and Kitty!
~Lisa #5363293

William S. Briggs January 19, 2008

Wonderful work in PS. It is truly a work of art. #5364474

Peggy J. Maguire January 19, 2008

Creative! Great job!! #5364484

Lisa J. Boulden January 19, 2008

Thank you, Bill!
Thank you, Peggy!
So glad you stopped to visit!
~Lisa #5365182

Joerg Schlagheck January 20, 2008

OK, Lisa, I'm late, but just discovered this and can not believe what an outstanding job you have done, putting those images together into one amazing piece of art! I'll be keeping a close eye on your gallery! Love that kind of work!! :) #5366878

Lisa J. Boulden January 20, 2008

Thank you so much, Joerg!
--Lisa #5366931

Luigi Di Serio January 22, 2008

This is... incredible. Great ps work. This image says a story. #5376969

Lisa J. Boulden January 22, 2008

Thanks, Luigi!
--Lisa #5377220

Deborah C. Lewinson January 23, 2008

Fabulous image, Lisa, excellent work- looks like it belongs in National Geographic!
-Debby #5383569

Lisa J. Boulden January 24, 2008

What a wonderful comment, Deb!
Thank you!
☺ Lisa #5385787

Dale Hardin February 02, 2008

Lisa, this is wonderful. I love the hidden story here of perhaps a family working together to find a new home or a more available food supply. But for your incite, their quest would never be seen. Few of us have the opportunity to see images like this and it is the artists of the world that create them for us. Well done. Dale #5432847

Deb Koskovich February 02, 2008

A wonderful addition to your polar bear series, Lisa -- amazing, as always! #5432870

Lisa J. Boulden February 02, 2008

Your kind and thoughtful comments are so very well-appreciated, Dale and Deb!
Thank you!
Blessings, Lisa #5432953

Gunther Allen March 14, 2008

What incredible work in your gallery... this is one of my favorites! Thanks for your comments on my photos too!!! I look forward to what you will come up with next. #5641823

Lisa J. Boulden March 14, 2008

I'm glad you stopped by, Gunther. Thank you for the thoughtful comments!
~♥~Lisa #5642160

Robert Baer March 20, 2008

lisa
fantastic ps work. amazing!!! #5669140

Lisa J. Boulden March 20, 2008

Thanks, Justin. I'm glad you stopped by!
~Blessings, Lisa #5669222

Elida Gutierrez March 22, 2008

A Big Congrats in your Finalist!!! #5677211

Colleen Farrell March 22, 2008

WTG, Lisa! So glad to see this in the finalists. :) #5677575

Jodi Esplin March 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa, I'm so glad to see this image amongst the finalists! #5677605

Tammy Espino March 22, 2008

Congrats on this finalist...LOVE IT :) Whooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooo #5678165

Mitch Spence March 22, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa. This was some kind of special work you did on this one. #5678211

Sylvia Rossler March 22, 2008

Another big congrats on this awesome finalist Lisa :O) #5678258

Michelle Alton March 22, 2008

Another well deserved Finalist, Lisa!
Hearty Congratulations!
Michelle #5678906

Jeana Clark March 22, 2008

SO GLAD TO SEE THIS AGAIN!!!!
THIS IS AN AWESOME FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS LISA!!!
~J~ #5678948

cheryl m. phillips March 22, 2008
SUPER!!
~cheryl #5678975

Barbara Waldoch March 22, 2008
Congratulations on all your finalists, Lisa, this one is my very favourite! #5679478

Cassie L. Woodlee March 22, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful finalist Lisa!!!!! #5679498

Geraldine E. Lefoe March 22, 2008
Congrast on your finalist Lisa, an awesome work of art! #5679736

Deborah C. Lewinson March 22, 2008
Congrats again, Lisa, on another outstanding finalist!
Debby #5679859

Terry L. Ellis March 22, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa! A fabulous finalist! #5679930

Debra R. Harder March 22, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS, Lisa, on one of my favs! This is an AWESOME image! Deb #5680037

Susan Fox March 22, 2008
Beautiful! COngrats Lisa on your finalist :-) #5680071

Lynn Haack March 22, 2008
I love this whole polar bear series....a HUGE CONGRATS for this stunning finalist! Lynn #5680518

Garth D. Beatty March 22, 2008
Congratulations!! #5680817

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 22, 2008
A superb finalist Lisa, congratulations!! #5681056

Evy Johansen March 22, 2008
Big congratulations again, Lisa!! #5681214

Colette M. Metcalf March 23, 2008
Congrats again:) #5681777

Deb Koskovich March 23, 2008
I knew this one couldn't miss -- one of my faves, Lisa!! #5681924

Shannon D. Miller March 23, 2008
Another BIG Congrats to you Lisa on this BEAUTIFUL image! Shannon~ #5682333

Jeff Robinson March 23, 2008
Congrats Lisa on your Very Creative and Outstanding Finalist!! Jeff #5682375

Eivor Kuchta March 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Lisa! I love your polar bears, and this composite is such a wonderful piece of art. #5682386

Robert Baer March 23, 2008
lisa
this is a wonderful piece of artwork that you made here. congratulations for this great finalist! #5682509

Susan M. Smith March 23, 2008
Lisa, I've enjoyed reading the responses to this creation almost as much as the image itself! You've touched a lot of people with this, how amazing is that and what more could an artist ask for! You must be on cloud nine girl!! Congrats on this most deserving Finalist :) #5682715

Cheryl E. Molennor March 23, 2008
SSO glad to see this one!!! Beautiful! Congratulations! #5683087

Laurie Daily March 23, 2008
Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Lisa! I am not surprised to see it again!!! #5683263

Teresa Burnett March 23, 2008
And another huge congratulations Lisa on this awesome finalist!! I love this one!! Best of luck in the next round!! #5683635

Bill Houghton March 23, 2008
This is some outstanding work Lisa. You did a great job with this. Thanks so much for your comments. Bill
Check out my personal website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#5684050

Stefania Barbier March 23, 2008
GORGEOUS Lisa, congrats!!!!!!!! #5684748

Alex T. Mizuno March 23, 2008
Marvelous work, Lisa! Congratulations on another Finalist!! #5684876

Angie Sidles March 23, 2008
Beautiful finalist and beautiful imagination Lisa! Congrats! #5685488

Tiia Vissak March 24, 2008
Congratulations! #5686861

Lisa J. Boulden March 24, 2008
Thanks! I really appreciate everyone's lovely support!
♥Blessings, Lisa #5687109

Gail Vitikacs March 24, 2008
AWESOME! Congratulations! #5688103

Emile Abbott March 24, 2008
Nice composite Lisa. The Tundra Buggy Tours (see back advertising section any photo mag) are the best way to see the Polar Bears, up close, personal and in the wild. Do not wait to long. I will assure you it is worth every penny and you will never regret doing it as a once in a life time experience. We were only sorry we waited as long as we did. Made our trip in November 2006. #5688381

Laurence Saliba March 24, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Lisa!!!! #5688681

Marina Moore March 24, 2008
Congratulations Lisa!!! This is truly amazing!!! :) #5689122

Susan Weisensel March 24, 2008
Lisa, super wonderful PS work here, big congrats to you girl. Awsome image. #5689813

Linda D. Lester March 24, 2008
Wonderful shot....Congratulations!!!
I would have loved to seen this! #5690116

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 24, 2008
WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big Congrats on your finalist, best of luck in the next round!!! #5690918

Peggy J. Maguire March 24, 2008
Absolutely awesome work Lisa!!!! #5691048

Renee Doyle March 24, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Lisa!! #5692293

Michael G. Marshall March 25, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist Lisa!
- Michael #5695482

Lisa J. Boulden March 25, 2008
~•~♥~•~
I really appreciate your kind support and sweet congratulatory wishes! Thank you, Gail, Emile, Laurence, Marina, Susan, Linda, Nancy, Peggy, Renee, and Michael!
~♥~Lisa #5695530

Graeme yew Chow March 26, 2008
Great compositie images and composition, Lisa. Congratulation. #5699427

Kathy Reeves March 27, 2008
Incredible image Lisa!!! I think it deserved a big win!! Congratulations!!! #5704945

Vicki L. Filippin March 27, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on your finalist, Lisa. I loved this whole series that you did.
Best of luck in the next round!!
:-) #5704953

Robyn Gwilt March 31, 2008
This is an amazing shot - initially it grabbed my eye because I thought you were a hellava traveller, but you're a hellava DD operator! LOL Superb in all respects. Well done! #5724336

Jean E. Hildebrant July 02, 2008
Masterful work, Lisa! You nailed the perspective on the bears receding into space and that isn't easy to do! Great job and a beautifully imagined and accomplished image! Congrat's late! #6133205

Lisa J. Boulden July 03, 2008
Your well-thought words fill me with joy! Thank you, Graeme, Kathy, Vicki, Robyn, and Jean!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #6134973

Lori Carlson April 19, 2009
Fantastic work on this, Lisa!! You love for them shines thru~this is STELLAR! :0) #7419545

Lisa J. Boulden April 19, 2009
Thank you, Lori!
Lisa♥ #7419643

Christine Lobsinger April 24, 2009
WOW!!! I love what you wrote here Lisa...
If I could take a trip anywhere in the world - I'd want to go see the Polar Bears in Alaska! Take an Alaskan Cruise...
Beautiful Imagination you have...and beautiful work!
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU #7443765

Lisa J. Boulden April 24, 2009
Thank you, Christine!
That trip's on my list of places to go, also!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #7443813

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