Inspiring Photo: One Fine Day #5415957

Uploaded: January 03, 2008 06:23:55

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Just having a little fun today in my digital playground.
Put this together with 3 different images of a polar bear from a zoo,
and 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.
Some day, I'd love to travel and see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat,
but for today, there's Photoshop!
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

Jennifer L. Alder January 03, 2008

WOW!
Lisa, what an AMAZING image
Awesome in every way
:) #820677

Emily E. Bem January 03, 2008

The editing here is FANTASTIC! I'm sure we will see this again! #5285838

Jeff Robinson January 03, 2008

This is outstanding Lisa! A wonderful capture! Jeff #5285897

Dianna Hauf January 03, 2008

Oh my, how awesomely cool LISA!!! Fantastic DD work and captures! WOW!!! You are super and this is a winner! #5285930

frank w. degenhardt January 03, 2008

Lisa- ok this is my favorite one. The addition of the sky just takes it up a whole notch. While all excellent, that sky made the difference for me.
Have a wonderful day, take care, be safe out there #5285972

Angie Sidles January 03, 2008

Oh WOW Lisa!! This is amazing! Beautiful PSing work here!! Hope to see it again!! #5286065

Danielle Fuller January 03, 2008

Awesome job on this Lisa...and a great story behind it!!!! #5286128

Iris Greenwell January 03, 2008

Great editing Lisa. Yes, I also feel sad when I see them in the zoo. Iris #5286192

Linda D. Lester January 03, 2008

WOW! This is super!!!! Great job! #5286342

Kaye Burazin January 03, 2008

Amazing, or should I say WINNER! Done very well. #5286423

Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008

Thank you all, for such encouraging and supportive comments! Each one of your comments brought me smiles!
~Lisa #5286532

Kathleen Rinker January 03, 2008

Oh Lisa this is so outstanding, you've outdone the other two!!!! #5286635

Kathy Shogren January 03, 2008

Great job Lisa. I thought you had been there, as it looks very realistic. #5287296

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 03, 2008

Fantastic work, Lisa!!!!! #5287628

Judy A. Lawhon January 03, 2008

Excellent work, Lisa!! Have you talked to Emile....he's been to polar bear territory. #5287672

Steve M. Harrington January 03, 2008

Beautiful and skillfully done, Lisa.
Steve #5287871

Susan Fox January 03, 2008

You did a wonderful job creating this! Love all the elements, the sky, ice, the bears, etc... #5288047

Michelle Alton January 03, 2008

Lisa, what a superb job of vision and creativity. It's a winner for me!
Michelle #5288207

Tamara K. Walker January 03, 2008

Awesome work. #5288382

Sue Marshall January 03, 2008

Wow!! amazing image Lisa you did a brilliant job with the editing. :-) #5288487

Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008

Thank you, Kathleen, Kathy, Kitty, Judy, Steve, Susan, Michelle, Tamara, and Sue! Your thoughtful remarks mean a lot!
Blessings, Lisa #5288518

Sandra R. Alvey January 03, 2008

Ok Lisa I like this one best! I'm a big vertical presentation fan, and I think that the BIG sky in the background makes this an even more convincing composite. Awesome work hon!! #5288571

Odeth Mizuno January 03, 2008

Such wonderful work, Lisa! Well done :D #5288669

Lisa J. Boulden January 03, 2008

Thank you, Sandi and Odeth!
Your kind support is always so very appreciated!
Blessings, Lisa #5288772

Steven E. Ray January 03, 2008

Awesome work on this Lisa. Your Photoshop skills are revealed in this fine work. Bravo! #5288815

Teresa Burnett January 03, 2008

Ok, this is now my favorite!!! Love the addition of the beautiful sky/clouds!!! #5289162

Lisa J. Boulden January 04, 2008

Thank you, Steven. There is really so much in Photoshop that I don't know... honest. But thanks for the pat on the back!

I really appreciate your kind words of support, Teresa.

Blessings, Lisa #5289946

Carol Sawyer January 04, 2008

Another beautiful capture and great series, Lisa! #5290120

Stefania Barbier January 04, 2008

spectacular PS work Lisa! WOW looks real!!! #5290282

Shannon Mills January 04, 2008

FOOLED ME! I thought I was looking at the real scene!~ WONDERFULLY DONE!!!!!! #5291272

Lisa J. Boulden January 04, 2008

Thanks, Carol, Stefania, and Shannon!
Your kind support brings me smiles!
--Lisa #5291419

Jim Baines January 04, 2008

Shucks! I thought I was stepping out onto an ice floe! Superb job, Lisa! Absolutely stunning! My feet are feeling chilled! #5293164

Denise Kappa January 04, 2008

Just excellent - photography and editing skills - top of the line here! See you have entered into "new" contest. Good Luck, this surely looks like a winner!
#5293390

Kameron W. Dean January 04, 2008

Mrs. Boulden what a fantastic photo I love taking shots of animals and I just love animals in general!!!! wow very good job #5293437

Patrick Rouzes January 05, 2008

I share your sentiments here, Lisa!!! Outstanding job on creating this wonderful image, Lisa!!! Fantastic work again, my friend!!! #5294416

Lisa J. Boulden January 05, 2008

I want to thank you, Jim, Denise, Kameron, and Patrick, for such kind support. Hope you all enjoy a fabulous weekend!
--Lisa #5295746

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 06, 2008

What a great photo! Fantastic composition, lovely bears, terrific lighting! Very, very beautiful!!! #5300201

Lisa J. Boulden January 06, 2008

Thank you, Vladan!
--Lisa #5302662

January 07, 2008

Wow Lisa this is very nice. Terry #5303890

Terry L. Ellis January 07, 2008

These are all fabulous, Lisa! What a wonderful imagination you have! The light is wonderful and you pulled them all together well. #5305265

Lisa J. Boulden January 07, 2008

Thank you, Terry and Terry!
So glad you stopped in for a visit!
Blessings, Lisa
#5305712

January 08, 2008

Lisa I love all the series.. what amazing talent you have , thanks for sharing it with us all.. a winner. #5308398

Lisa J. Boulden January 10, 2008

Thank you so kindly, Laney, for your continued support through such encouraging words!
Blessings, Lisa #5321878

Ashley L. Thompson February 21, 2008

Just breathtaking. Wonderful capture and creation!
-Ashley #5527400

February 22, 2008

Amazing work Lisa, you are a very talented!

Francine
#5529629

Lisa J. Boulden February 22, 2008

Thank you both, Ashley and Francine!
~♥~Lisa #5530998

Jim Britt February 22, 2008

Love the polar bear shots and this is really creative. Great job. Cool! literally lol. #5536428

Lisa J. Boulden February 22, 2008

I appreciate your kind comments, Jim. tThank you!
--Lisa #5536502

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