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I took this picture during the San Jose Camera zoo shoot. I have used Light room and Photoshop to create this picture.

I took this picture during the San Jose Camera zoo shoot. I have used Light room and Photoshop to create this picture.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture 20/1 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 3000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Aug, 2016

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889

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Awards

People's Choice in Anything bears Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

+19

Superb Composition

+12

All Star

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Magnificent Capture

+2

Outstanding Creativity

+1

Superior Skill

Genius

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This image is gorgeous, Mark! Awesome work. I love your choice of background. Very moody.

WOW!! シ

I could look at your work all day. Truly awesome Mark.

WOW...awesome work, Mark!!

Great job, Mark - wow!

AWESOME Mark!!!! :)

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Absolutely stunning Mark...the total package is perfect

Wonderful work Mark!

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Beautiful work, Mark!

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Love this! Incredible job! :)

Awesome work, Mark!

A great shot, Mark!

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fantastic composition Mark!!

Wonderful Mark what an awesome photograph , can almost feel his fur :)

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OK, that's 3 bears practically in a row. Really like this one, too!

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impressive! great shot and edit

Fantastic edit of this magnificent creature...so much better than his "zoo" surroundings....does it so much more justice!

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What an amazing capture, perfect detail and love the stance..love it:-)

Very nice composition !!

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