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Heaven

© Shahn Torontow

Heaven

Uploaded: September 22, 2007

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As a person I have feelings and passion as a photographer these are important. In Arizona I went inside Antelope Corkscrew Canyon. I thought that was the coolest place on earth. Until I went to Alaska and Katmai National Park, Hallo Bay! A glacier, snow capped mountains, eagles, bears, fox and fresh air. I thought as a photographer that if I had died this would be Heaven!
I hope these pictures invoke feeling in you as they did in me.
Enjoy
Shahn

Comments

Diane Garcia level-addict September 22, 2007

Wonderful capture. Love the colors. Keep sharing!! #744288

Jimmy Brown September 22, 2007

Hey Shana, very neat capture. Mr. Bear really doesn't look like he was in the best of moods !!!! You have way more courage than I do !!! - jimmy - http://www.cafepress.com/mooned #4827295

Jane Summa September 23, 2007

Hi Shahn...this little fella almost looks fake! Super detail & love the way the snowcapped mountains are presented. awesome capture! #4834992

Shahn Torontow September 23, 2007

Thanks Diane, Jimmy and Jane for your comments about my grizzly bear/mountain shot. This was taken on a real adventure, one I may never equal. Glad I can share it here with you all.
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Crystal L. Craig September 25, 2007

Wow Shahn ... this is absolutely incredible. I love your choice of composition, the gorgeous midtones & colours, excellent dof ... truly magnificent capture of a beautiful world. Great work :) #4846234

Shahn Torontow September 25, 2007

Thanks very much Crystal, it's wonderful when the thought becomes a reality, even if it's just a picture.
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Toni Riggs September 26, 2007

Wonderful capture! #4850642

Shahn Torontow September 27, 2007

Thanks very much Toni.
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton September 27, 2007

Incredible image... Beautiful from A to Z ! #4855635

Karolyn J. Seeley September 30, 2007

Wonderful capture and not an easy one to get! Good luck with this one. #4863923

Lynn Haack September 30, 2007

Shahn...Love this beautiful composition! The colors, the beautifully blurred BG...still knowing it is a grand mountain range....home to this amazing bear! Fantastic off-centered angle....excellent choice for feeling like the bear is looming close...yet also so small in comparison to those magestic mountains....love the sweeping emotions and pure awe this image evokes! Lynn #4866405

Shahn Torontow September 30, 2007

What a pleasure having you all, Philippe, Karolyn and Lynn leave such wonderful comments. Thanks so much.
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Melissa Malisia October 01, 2007

WONDERFUL capture of a beautiful location, Shahn!! #4869223

Kathy L. Clark October 01, 2007

Shahn what a beauty. I love the comp on this and the wonderful mountians and snow in the bg. Great bear. #4871459

Shahn Torontow October 03, 2007

Thanks Melissa and Kathy both, nothing better than mountains, glaciers, blue sky and grizzly bears all at once.
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Aggie Villanueva October 07, 2007

Splendid work! You captured the subjects and the emotions of the moment so perfectly you've taken me there through your work. Thank you. #4893614

Lisa A. Car October 07, 2007

Great job! Wonderful capture, I love the comp! When I went to The Grand Tetons I couldn't get any photos of a bear. Lucky You. =) #4893636

Shahn Torontow October 07, 2007

Thanks Aggie and Lisa, this grizzly has great expression. Lots of wildlife in the Tetons you just have to wait long enough or be there often.
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Daniella Puente October 10, 2007

Simply AMAZING... #4907946

Shahn Torontow October 10, 2007

Thanks Daniella.
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Lena Lee October 21, 2007

WOW Shahn great photo, the bear and lovely colors. Love it. #4958040

Shahn Torontow October 21, 2007

Thanks Lena, glad you got to see it and enjoyed it.
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