Polar Bear - Pack Ice - High Arctic
september 2015
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This photo was taken in high ArcticTime
It was around 7 pmLighting
It is natural light. Sun is quite low on the horizon and gives a grazing lightEquipment
Nikon D800 200mm without tripod, I was on a boatInspiration
We were on the boat, ready to take supper when the captain warned us that a polar bear was approaching the boat, walking on the ice. We immediately went out to observe him. This bear really gave us a show, jumping, rolling on himself for almost 20 minutes, then left as suddenly as it appeared. An unforgettable momentEditing
slight cropping. but the rest is quite natural. I wanted to keep intact this marvelous moment.In my camera bag
Usually, I work with Fuji XT 2 but for the need of the expedition, I had a D800, with some good lensFeedback
always look around and have your stuff ready ;-)