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Polar Trek

© Lisa J. Boulden

Polar Trek

Uploaded: January 07, 2008 07:38:55

Description

Put this together with 5 different images of a single polar bear from the Buffalo 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 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

Laurence Saliba level-classic January 07, 2008

This is super beautiful Lisa!!!! You are so right!!!! #823995

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 07, 2008

Great image and work here, Lisa.

Dominick #5304600

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 07, 2008

Very cool; great job Lisa! Jeff #5304634

Mike Clime January 07, 2008

Very creative PS work! #5304652

BILLY R. PARKER January 07, 2008

WOW LISA !! GREAT JOB EDITING AND CREATIVITY !! BILLY #5304660

Cheryl E. Molennor January 07, 2008

Yet another fabulous edition to the series Lisa #5304718

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 07, 2008

I REALLY appreciate your kind words of support! Thank you, Laurence, Dominick, Jeff, Mike, Billy, and Cheryl.
~Lisa #5304846

Tiia Vissak January 07, 2008

Cute! #5304979

Jim Huffield January 07, 2008

Very nicely done, Lisa. Jim #5305143

Colleen Farrell January 07, 2008

PERFECTION! Hard to believe this is all one polar bear, Lisa! The perspective, angles, lighting, composition are all fantastic! I also like the way they are all coming toward the viewer. Yes, I think this beautiful setting is what polar bears dream of! :) #5305166

Sherry Sturgis January 07, 2008

Lisa, I just love your entire series of polar bears!!! You did sensational work on each one!!! Just magnificent!!!! #5305236

Daniella Puente January 07, 2008

GREAT work on this Lisa!!! #5305439

Judi Morrissey January 07, 2008

Well done, Lisa! #5305658

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 07, 2008

Thank you all for such uplifting comments. I really appreciate that you've stopped by.
And a special thanks to you, Colleen, for helping me on this most recent version!
:) Hugs, Lisa #5305675

Lynne Morris January 07, 2008

Wow Lisa, this is an awesome image and so beautifully created, fantastic work! #5305677

Ronald Balthazor January 07, 2008

Excellent work, Lisa. #5305786

Steve M. Harrington January 07, 2008

These bears are breeding like rabbits! :) Nice PS work, Lisa.
Steve #5305978

frank w. degenhardt January 07, 2008

Lisa- I agree whole heartedly with your sentiments. It is sad to see them caged and so sad that this is the only way we or our children for the most part will ever see God's creation.
I also agree that pictures like this keep the image of these beautiful animal fresh in our minds and hearts.
Fantastic duplicating and layout work.
You did such a wonderful job with this. the details, lighting, composition, clarity, colors, everything professional grade.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Have a great day, take care of yourself, enjoy #5306044

Barbara Waldoch January 07, 2008

AWESOME work, Lisa! Your polar bears certainly look very happy running free :-) #5306216

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 07, 2008

Lynne, Robert, Steve, Frank, and Barbara: I'm so glad you like this one. Thank you for such warm, uplifting (and even silly!) comments! Each one made me smile!!!
:D Lisa #5306479

anonymous January 07, 2008

WOW! What a wonderful and creative image Lisa! Fabulous!!!!!! B- #5306773

Sam Britt January 07, 2008

Great editing, Lisa, looks very realistic! Wonderful shot. #5307060

Sandra R. Alvey January 07, 2008

WONDERFUL DD work Lisa! Gorgeous composition and effects, as well as your spectacular composite work! Awesome! #5307188

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 07, 2008

I am really glad you each visited and left such nice words, Barbara, Sam, and Sandi!
Smiles, Lisa #5307259

Robert G. Stalnaker January 07, 2008

I appreciate your work here so much. This is terrific! #5307412

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 07, 2008

Thank you kindly for visiting and for the support, Robert. Welcome to BP!!!
~Lisa #5307500

Mitch Spence level-classic January 08, 2008

Gotta tell you, Lisa, I think this is extraordinary work. #5310794

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 08, 2008

I really appreciate you saying so, Mitch! Thank you!
--Lisa #5312383

Joan Kocak January 09, 2008

phenomenal work Lisa, top notch~ #5316642

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 09, 2008

Joan, I really value your opinion! thanks a bunch.
~Lisa #5317172

January 10, 2008

Thanks for commenting on my “Lit Fly“ shot. This Polar Bear shot is really good work. I think you explaining that it was a composite of different photos was excellent because you really can’t tell. Very good photo shop work ! #5318412

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 10, 2008

Thanks a bunch, John, for the kind compliment!
--Lisa #5318585

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 10, 2008

Wow, another incredible work of art. This is so well done and beautiful. Congrats on the EP. And good luck.
JP #5321649

virafoto - January 13, 2008

I could not imagine that they were at a zoo!
The scene does remind the area where they live.
Spectacular image, as only view in TV or in professional publications.
Photographer... You overcame you same.
Congratulations!

----- #5332929

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 13, 2008

Such heartwarming compliments!
Thank you, JP and Hmoura. Your words leave me smiling!
Blessings, Lisa #5335694

January 14, 2008

Wow Lisa bellissima...very nice work of art #5339038

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 18, 2008

Thank you quite kindly, Massimiliano!
~Lisa #5358447

Sara Dunn July 04, 2008

Your work is amazing! #6140455

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