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Follow2nd version created to pull the eye to Tiny's face and give detail to the water droplets. Luckiest shot we have ever captured.
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2nd version created to pull the eye to Tiny's face and give detail to the water droplets. Luckiest shot we have ever captured.
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Contest Finalist in Animals And Water Photo Contest
Winner in All things bears! Photo Challenge
Winner in springing water Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in 500 Speed Shots Photo Contest
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Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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PhotoPhilanderer
November 04, 2014
Absolutely mesmerizing capture... can't seem to peel my eyes away from it. Are you into wildlife photography? What was the shutter speed on this stunner? 1/500 s?
natalieayrisphotography
November 26, 2014
This is incredible, best of luck in the speed shots photo contest, you have my vote
adavies
April 22, 2016
Beautiful capture! Nicely done! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Animal Antics challenge:)
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Location
This moment was captured in Keenesburg, CO @ The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Utilizing their "Mile in the Sky" elevated walkway through the park.Time
I believe this was early in the afternoon, the sun was still high in the sky coming in at a slight angle.Lighting
The sun was super bright, no clouds , and it was very warm for May. I believe the bright sun helped with the capture of this image. Without the intense lighting, I'm not sure I could have captured the water droplets.Equipment
Camera: Sony A580, Lens: Sigma 150-500mm, Handheld no filter, Focal length: 400mm, Shutter: 1/4000, Aperture: f/6.3, ISO: 800Inspiration
I will admit, this is the first time I had ever used 1/4000 Shutter Speed. The Grizzly Bears (Tiny & Boris), were spending time in the pool to keep cool. I just hoped I could capture them playing together, but never thought I would have an opportunity to catch something like this. "Tiny" really put on a show that day!Editing
black/white conversion, sharpened his face a little, and smoothed out the background to bring more attention to the bear's movement.In my camera bag
Cameras: Sony A77, Sony A580, Lenses: Sigma 150-500mm, Sigma 18-250mm, Sony kit 18-55mm, Mixed filters & TripodFeedback
Start to use settings on your camera that you might not normally utilize or understand. It's the only way you will really get to know your equipment. Trial & Error is a great learning tool.