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Polar Bear Bliss

Polar Bear Bliss

Living in the southwestern United States, I find it easy to feel sorry for the polar bears in the zoo when the sun shines and the temperature climbs. This lovel...
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Living in the southwestern United States, I find it easy to feel sorry for the polar bears in the zoo when the sun shines and the temperature climbs. This lovely bear has a different take on the situation as he relaxes in pure contentment in his chilled pool.
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Aperture f/8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 300/1

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Dec, 2015

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