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Uploaded: 05/08/10 2:08 PM GMT
Polar Express 2
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The sky was put in to cover up some really lousy looking background in this shot.

Thanks for the comments, friends.

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::trixxie17
05/08/10 2:25 PM GMT
I think it's a good shot and I'm guessing the skies put in back help set off this guy even better.
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.gonedigital
05/08/10 2:28 PM GMT
A fine upload Jimbob, one I can't compete with.
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::luckyshot
05/08/10 2:38 PM GMT
Jimbob - I think he's got his eye on lunch - you might want to step back from the exhibit rail! lol Pasting in the 'new' sky does add contrast to show off the polar bear, though the edges are quite sharp as a result. Did you feather the edges in PS? Thad
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::Genver
05/08/10 2:42 PM GMT
Very nice photo of the bear,the clarity is very good,the sky looks very good,very good work,Jim.
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::gabi_h
05/08/10 2:52 PM GMT
Excellent work! This majestic bear looks great against those rock and the dramatic sky. I would not want to get any closer to him.
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To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower.............. William Blake
.HanneK
05/08/10 3:04 PM GMT
The background of this one looks fantastic! Great job once again Jim!
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.kg4bet
05/08/10 3:26 PM GMT
What can I say when everyone before me has already said it.
Thad just might be right step away from the rail and nobody gets hurt.

Sheldon
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I shoot what I likes and I likes what I shoot.
::Ed1958
05/08/10 3:46 PM GMT
A masterpiece Jim.
Ed.
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.avedeloff
05/08/10 3:55 PM GMT
Very nice job! The sky really brings out the white in the bear.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
::biffobear
05/08/10 4:03 PM GMT
That's one mean looking Yogi..Nice..R.
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::Dunstickin
05/08/10 5:06 PM GMT
Now that's one of yer best JB...so, I'm keeping it!.
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.Marzena
05/08/10 6:56 PM GMT
Your polar express is very speedy indeed !!!!
Lightning speed polar express LOL
Lovely ....
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::tigger3
05/08/10 7:18 PM GMT
Excellent on the post work once again! That sky really set this beautiful bear off so well. ♪ ♫ :)Sandi♪ =^..^=

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::Inkeri
05/08/10 8:09 PM GMT
A Top Notch photo,Jim..Love it.Faved.
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::0930_23
05/08/10 8:28 PM GMT
The background really suits this shot and I bet it would suit the bear as well. You are very good at ciphering (adding) Jethro. Must be that 6th grade education.

TicK

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::Ramad
05/08/10 8:41 PM GMT
Makes a big difference, Jimbob. I also had some zoo shots where the background looked lousy. Impressive shot of the "Express".
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.catweasel
05/08/10 8:55 PM GMT
I hope he's not too 'express', Jim. He sure looks hungry!
I love the way he stands out against the sky. Great shot.
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::tee
05/08/10 11:02 PM GMT
Now, this is cool. The background addition makes it appear that he's in his natural habitat. Very, very nice -
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So many pics and so little time can mean just one thing - it must be - tee time
.icedancer
05/08/10 11:26 PM GMT
Super capture Jimbob and he's watching you. That's one bear you don't want to mess with
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Happy May Everyone
::verenabloo
05/09/10 12:19 AM GMT
Wow, he actually looks a bit disturbed by something..you? or? He's probably had enough of photographers and others eh?!! I love the photo tho. Nice job on your being brave!! Let's hope he can't climb and higher or over that wall!! Verena
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.Starglow
05/09/10 1:45 AM GMT
Really nice work on this, nice work also with the background.
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.muki7
05/09/10 4:32 AM GMT
A great shot of the Bear and an excellent job on the background replacement, Jimbo. Fantastic work.

Ed
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.kindred_spirit
05/09/10 7:04 AM GMT
Great capture, and very well done manip of the background. Beautiful!
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::mikerkim
05/09/10 7:38 AM GMT
Great job, Jim! This is just perfectly done.

Mike
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.amishy
05/09/10 2:36 PM GMT
Masterful capture! He is a regal and impressive bear! You have some great shots on your zoo excursion Jimbob! Thanks for sharing! :)Ami
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Logun7
05/09/10 3:49 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Magnificent Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»

Wow Jim this is stunning:)
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
.prashanth
05/09/10 7:19 PM GMT
Fantastic shot Jim. The sky actually helps to make the animal stand out.
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.SatCom
05/10/10 1:50 AM GMT
Now THAT is a great shot...Perfect clarity and detail with perfect amount of blurred background. Excellent work.
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::ironcross1977
05/11/10 4:21 AM GMT
The sky really works well - looks like you took a trip to the arctic circle to catch this guy!!!
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.Catharina1
05/11/10 4:00 PM GMT
Wow Jim! This is one of the best Polar Bear photos! Enjoying this work.. Mich
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::garrettparkinson
05/12/10 2:34 PM GMT
Nicely done. The animal could be anywhere.

Garrett
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.PhiloBeddoe
05/13/10 1:43 AM GMT
I like the bear. I like the sky. But perhaps the lighting on the bear could've been dimmed, or softened a bit to not so greatly contrast with the sky behind it. Or perhaps, lighten the sky a bit?
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.diaz3508
05/13/10 5:50 PM GMT
Great Job JimboB ... The Polar Bear look incredible against the background ...
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Jellybean
::SEFA
05/14/10 6:41 AM GMT
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::danika
05/15/10 9:35 PM GMT
Excellent job in that of replacing the sky ... and, of course, the polar bear has lots of detail too. Gives me the feel that you captured this one at the Artic Circle or North Pole. Very well done Jim.
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