Zander and the Polar Bear
While alone watching the fish swim in the polar bear pool, the bear decided to take a swim, swam by, saw my son, and approached the window for a better look. If...
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While alone watching the fish swim in the polar bear pool, the bear decided to take a swim, swam by, saw my son, and approached the window for a better look. If he hadn't asked me to photograph the fish, I would not have been prepared with the proper settings for this shot. Soon after, the area was crawling with people, so we were lucky in many ways.
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Awards
Contest Finalist in All About Water Photo Contest
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Bears Photo Contest
Runner Up in People And Animals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in People And Animals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Animals And Water Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Water Photo Contest 2017
Runner Up in We Love Animals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in We Love Animals Photo Contest
Member Selection Award
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Contest Finalist in Through The Window Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
Virtuoso
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JinxiGurl
April 04, 2016
One of my all time favourite pics on viewbug! I love that one can also see your son's expression in the glass. Brilliant photo Congrats!
Hangingheart
April 10, 2016
What a great shot! I am on my cell can't tell if my award to you went through...will check on my computer when I get a chance!
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adavies
April 22, 2016
Great capture! Nicely done! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Animal Antics challenge:)
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brandiulrichlogsdon
May 17, 2016
This is magnificent. Such a well timed photo. The colors are so brilliant. I truly love this photo.
pamwemhaner
May 17, 2016
This is an awesome photo. The light on the little boy's ears speaks to his expression.
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Rachellsphotography2020
April 23, 2017
This is absolutely incredible. Probably my most favorite shot ever. Amazing lighting. The colors are perfect. I love his reflection. So cute!!!
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justinbrodt_1871
May 04, 2017
Awesome capture. Could see this being used for a Winter Coke commercial.
jstrengthphotography
June 11, 2017
Amazing composition! Everything in this image works. In my openion, this is a million $ image.
calebgrosse
July 09, 2017
I am honestly pretty critical of images. But I don't think I will ever forget this image. Truly one of the finest images on this site.
Wildpawsphotography
August 16, 2017
This is absolutely beautiful! Seeing this honestly took my breath away. Amazing shot and great work!
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Fotovida
March 01, 2018
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CaSun321
March 08, 2018
THIS is magnificent and I agree with another who commented about having an issue with the contests. Often the winners' photos are so edited and unnatural and with that is an unfair advantage in the award. Your capture is REAL and I think that is awardwinning REAL photography!! You have a MASTERPIECE here!!! The reflection of your son's precious sense of "wonder" ices the cake of the masterpiece!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!! : )
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pixellimagery
March 12, 2018
ps. can just make out your son's face/expression in reflection on the glass ... I would be in total awe just like him, were I given the priviledge offered by the bear ... SUPERB shot, lucky or not :-) Ell
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Shutterbug08
March 13, 2018
I'm not sure what exactly but there is something about the composition of this photo that gives it a magical feeling. The lighting and everything about this is perfect. Great job!!!!
stevehikida
November 01, 2018
To me it almost feels like a painting that was adapted for a fantasy novel cover. The bubbles, lighting and color all combine to make it seem otherworldly.
DigitalDragonPhotography
March 14, 2018
stunning capture, even more so that its done with an entry level DSLR !!
florenciasaade
March 14, 2018
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March 14, 2018
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Opticalimpressions
October 15, 2018
Though i prefer un-eddited shots such as this. if you could draw out that reflection of the little boys expression in the glass oh so slightly a money maker you will have. i'd bet the zoo would kill for it .
stevehikida
November 01, 2018
I thought the same thing but don't know enough about post processing techniques to pull the reflection out.
RoseBarnettPhotography
May 03, 2019
Speechless. I'm in ore of this shot, its simply wonderful. I love it!! The expression of the bear, the reflection of the childs face, the colours. LOVE IT!
charleneaycock
August 17, 2019
This is a wildlife category, the focus is on the bear. It is a wonderful wildlife capture. When entering it remember what you were truly focused on. The other thing I noticed is the reflection, would also do well in that category.
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claudineburgess-CB
September 05, 2019
Absolutely stunning - A photo of Connection in a very sad way for the young boy only to see behind thick glass. Powerful message, if we don't look after our planet soon we will only see the wonderful creatures behind glass - and humans will suffer because the circle of life is slowly destroyed by humankind. I so truly love your picture, Steve!
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