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December 29, 2009
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Aug 29, 2009, 1:18:01 PM
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This is as kitsch a bear as it gets. Ok, I played around with saturation and such, but it's no photomanipulation. Real ice, real sky and, most importantly, real *wild* polar bear in its actual habitat (i.e. no zoo or something...). Svalbard, Aug. 2009.

Other polar bears from the same trip:


Edit: OMG a DD -- awesome! Thanks to :iconlumi-nara: and :iconkkart: for the suggestion and feature!

Awards
» Daily Deviation on dA :)
» Best of Animal/Wildlife at Through Your Eyes Photography Contest [link]
» Third place at Start Shooter Photo Contest 2010 [link]


photography by Antoine Beyeler

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The Kitschest Bear by *abey79 Suggester writes: "When I first laid eyes on this, I thought it had to be digital art, you just can't get a more perfect photo of a polar bear in it's natural environment than this... it takes my breath away." ( Suggested by ~lumi-nara and Featured by `kkart )
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Critique by `zetab Jan 31, 2010, 4:48:19 AM
This is truly an outstanding photo and one that you should be extremely proud of. For me, it's one of the greatest polar bear shots that I have come across and I think it will be a bit of a push to find another as good as this. When I first came across this, admittedly I thought it was a digital painting because it's completely different from any other polar bear shots.

The colours are beautiful, inviting and dreamy. As for the composition, it seems perfect. What I'm most in awe of though is that stunning backdrop; without it I don't think the photo would have as much of a powerful impact as it has now.

In all, this is an amazing photo on so many levels. You've captured such a great scene and moment, but done so in a very surreal way; I can't help but to applaud you! Gorgeous.
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Critique by =mydigitalmind Jan 8, 2010, 7:46:42 AM
This is simply the best photo of a polar bear that I've ever seen - and among the best wildlife photography I've seen too. I can see how people would think that it was rendered or manipulated - it's just too perfect! Great job with composition, exposure and getting such a beautiful capture. This is highly deserving of the DD you received!

Speaking of exposure, I think you nailed it perfectly - the snow, water, polar bear and sky all seem right on with coloring and detail.

I usually write both pros and cons in my critiques, but to be honest, I don't see anything wrong with this photo.

Congrats on the DD and for getting such a great photo! This is certainly contest-winner worthy.
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Mood: Wow! *evelynrosalia Apr 20, 2012
wow these colors are beautiful. wonderful photo!!

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I've just featured this amazing photo in my latest journal "Furbabies in Snow" [link] I hope you enjoy it! :D

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Thanks a lot :)

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Mood: Love *minastir Mar 17, 2012  Student Photographer
Your incredible photo has been featured in my journal [link] ! :clap:
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*abey79 Apr 12, 2012
Thanks a lot for the 2 features :)

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~nardude Mar 12, 2012  Student Photographer
what a great scene to capture :wow:
congrats and props to you

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Great shot
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You have been featured: [link] :)

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*abey79 Feb 20, 2012
Awesome thanks!

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*JR-Dept Jan 31, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Very hardcore!:aww:
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