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Keeping warm

© Emile Abbott
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Keeping warm

Uploaded: December 05, 2006

Description

This capture was taken on 11/20/06 using Canon 20D at 1/160 sec, F/5 and 210mm with 1+ exposure and cloudy WB shot in Raw and increased temp to 9800. This cub was cuddled up next to it mother trying its best to keep warm in the cold temp -9 degrees and wind. The mother found this spot on the lee side of a snow bank and behind some willows. They just looked so cute together. I am considering using this as a Christmas card as it expresses the love of both mother and cub and the unique bond of togetherness

Comments

Chastity Abbott December 05, 2006

I really love the snuggle look in this! :o)
You did such a wonderful job with the capture and the low light...this one would be a perfect card to make!!! I just adore it!! Merry Christmas Emile! :o) Keep up the most awesome work!!!!!!!!!!!!! #567727

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 05, 2006

It's a beautiful image, Emile!!! Perfect for your Christmas cards! I'm going to show it to my sister because she has our fridge COVERED with Polar Bears and she'll love these!!!! Marry Christmas!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3670634

Jessica L. Richard December 05, 2006

wow, great capture, just beautiful! #3670647

Tammy Scott December 05, 2006

This is such a heartwarming image - nicely shot #3670652

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 05, 2006

Emile, very cute capture; excellent detail, exposure, lighting, DOF and composition. #3670682

Jessica Jenney December 05, 2006

What a beautiful and sweet capture, Emile! A wonderful Xmas card! #3670747

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 05, 2006

Outstanding image Emile! What a Great capture of nature at its best!! Love this one!! Jeff #3670754

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 05, 2006

Very lovely image Emile!,
Amalia #3670823

Colette M. Metcalf December 05, 2006

This is SO adorable, Emile:) #3670896

Ken Smith level-classic December 05, 2006

Minus 9? Brrr. LOL Wonderful shot, Emile! #3670899

Sam Britt December 05, 2006

Adorable capture, Emile. I just love the way the polar bears are snuggled so close to each other. This would make a wonderful holiday card. #3671166

Karen Walzer December 05, 2006

Great shot! Definately use this for the Christmas card! #3671476

Manuel Barrera December 06, 2006

Your photos would make great xmas cards, Emile. Did you use the 5D Emile? #3672024

Tarun Bose December 06, 2006

This is one of the outstanding shot of Polar beers. Fantastic capture. Will definitely make great christmas card. Well done Emile. A winner. #3672929

Amy JACKSON December 06, 2006

Beautiful image, Emile!! Wonderful capture! #3672940

Bill Wyatt December 06, 2006

This is beautiful and would make a great Christmas card, Emile!! #3673176

December 06, 2006

I love polar bears. This would make a great Christmas card. Beautiful job Emile. #3673617

December 06, 2006

Beautiful capture, Emile, showing such love from mom and cub. Terrific in every way! #3673736

Carla Metzler December 06, 2006

Great shot, Emile! I love this!! #3673789

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2006

Awesome wildlife shot, I love this! #3674232

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 06, 2006

Thank you all for your warming comments, Chastity, Kitty, Jessica, Tammy, Janine, Jeff, Amalia, Colette, Ken, Sam, Karen, Tarun, Amy, Bill, Belenda,Joyce, Carla and Donna. #3674393

John Connolly December 06, 2006

I agree with you Emile, definately a Christmas Card in the making here! This is a vibrant, yet enchanting scene from nature. #3674488

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 06, 2006

Wow....Beautiful!!!! I didn't know you were back!! Love the new pictures!! #3674735

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 06, 2006

Thanks Jessica, I missed one. #3674964

Lani J December 07, 2006

Wow! Amazing capture, Emile!! Too cute and wonderful image! :) #3676157

eileen bedford December 07, 2006

AWESOME Capture.... #3678389

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 07, 2006

Glad you are enjoying them Shelly, Lani and Eileen. Shelly I just got back and have been extremely busy in my practice but I see you are getting plenty of snow. I am glad to be back in Texas. #3679047

Laura Clay-Ballard December 07, 2006

I am totally LOVING these shots! This would make the perfect christmas card! awesome! #3679231

Dennis Flanagan level-classic December 08, 2006

This whole series is very enjoyable. #3679741

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe December 08, 2006

Sensational photo! I agree with Dennis, your series rocks!

ccc #3680517

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 08, 2006

Hi Laura, Dennis and CCC I am appreciative for your comments and glad you are enjoying them. Posted a cute one for Shelly today. #3681098

Melissa G. Meiselman December 08, 2006

WOW..this is a terrific picture of mom and child against the snow, which is on the cool side contrasted with the bears on the warm side. Terrific job, Emile!! #3681208

Kaye Burazin December 08, 2006

Wow Emile, this series is your finest. I do believe you have some winning images here. Most impressive! What an awesome adventure. Welcome back! #3681295

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 08, 2006

This is awesome....winner!!!

Just a little to cold for me! LOL! #3681359

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 08, 2006

Thanks Melissa, Kaye and Linda. It was such an awesome adventure. Close living for 2 weeks, isolated, remote, windy, cold, and snowy but we had great bear visitation. They are usually happy to spot 3 bears a day we had 27 the first day and averaged about 15 different bears daily. Was very worth the trip (most were professional photographers) and highly recommended. #3681792

Lorraine A. Cook December 08, 2006

Awwwww.... A precious capture, Emile! This would be gorgeous as a Christmas card, my friend<:)) #3683036

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 09, 2006

Definitely a Winner, Eimile!! I've seen this type of pictures only in wildlife magazines. Great capture!!! #3683265

Darryl Wilkinson December 09, 2006

Emile,
Looks as if you had some great travels as of late. I really love this sweet capture... As Susan says; it's a very rare opportunity to capture something so unique. Wonderful experience!! #3685106

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 10, 2006

Thanks Lorraine, Susana and Darryl. They were just so cute together and I have a few other real cute ones of them in different positions. #3688084

Michelle L. Frick December 14, 2006

I'd love to be on your Christmas card list! Great shot! #3703094

Aimee S. McMaster December 15, 2006

.....what a beautiful moment Emile...a once in a lifetime capture....well done....Aimee #3704139

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 15, 2006

Thanks Michelle and Aimee. #3705657

Cassie L. Woodlee December 19, 2006

This is so adorable. What a special experience to be able to photograph these beautiful animals. It would make a great Christmas Card!!! #3719899

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 20, 2006

Thanks Cassie #3722837

Sylvia Rossler January 01, 2007

Simply WOW !! What an amazing trip you've made there Emile !! And such a cute,adorable shot !! I'm jalous !! #3767904

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 01, 2007

Hi Sylvia, Thanks it was a nice adventure. Congrats on you finalists this month. #3768044

Laurie Daily level-deluxe January 13, 2007

Emile, your whole series of polar bear images is just exceptional! I really love this shot...all snuggled in. Just beautiful!!! #3815742

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 13, 2007

Thanks Laurie this was one of my favorites. #3815937

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