Saturday, 20th February 2010
Family Photo
by Carole-Anne Fooks
I took the opportunity to take a number of shots as this Polar Bear Mother and her Cubs appeared to pose for my benefit.
Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Canada
Equipment: Canon 500D, Canon 100-400mm zoom lens
Carole-Anne Fooks
Having retired from academic life I now have more time to give to my passions which include photography and travel. They are such wonderful partners. Have camera, will travel!!
Website: www.livingtravel.com.au
Family Photo by Carole-Anne Fooks was photo of the day on Saturday, 20th February 2010. It is tagged Bears. You can leave a comment below.
23 Comments
Shannon
This is my favorite photo in a long time, great shot! I would love to have that photo on my wall.
su
Oh, what a super shot just lovely and they did look as though they posed fort you. Mummy pleased to show off her cubs. Congrats on POTD.
Marga
unbelievably beautiful. wow. perfect shot.
mike
That is great. They all look cute.
James Fougere
What a great image!! I am looking forward to visiting this area someday!
Wanda Krack
What a wonderful pose, and good shot. Well-exposed. Have camera, will travel indeed!! Good for you!!
Brett
Great shot… looks like mom is keeping a close eye on you
…well done
Jeannie Armstrong
Charities in England would love absolutely this picture for Christmas Cards this year Carole-Anne.
Pauline Jones
Absolutely lovely.
Roger Burns
Great shot.
i really like polar bears
PlanetLover
One of my favorite pics so far! They’re all looking at you with great curiosity
Lisa Atkins
Awesome shot! They are such beautiful creatures! Something must be done to save them.
Grete
Splendid family keepsake! Great image, very timely. Congratulations and greetings
Marie Dunphy Harding
I love it ! Thanks for sharing.
renee
Wow, this is such a adorable shot, I just love it!! Thanks for sharing
Tad Bowman
Wonderful image. Congratulations on your POTD.
Sparts
Look a bit skinny don’t they?
Nice pic.
João Ganhão
Great photo well exposed!
Carole-Anne
Thanks to you all for your comments.
Jeannie – you might like to get in touch with me re the Christmas Card use. You will find my email on my website.
Sparts, You are right: they are skinny. Mum has been without food for about 8 months and has been breast-feeding all that time. This image was taken when the bears were waiting for the sea ice to form so they can go hunting for the winter. Hudson Bay usually ices over well before the end of November, but last year the bears were not able to leave Churchill until after December 8, giving them a shorter hunting season, and mum still has to breast feed the cubs for more than another year until they can hunt for themselves. If she can’t get enough fat on during a shorter hunting season to last out next season she and/or the cubs may die. We have a lot to answer for with global warming.
paul whitton
I feel like I could pet them! great color and texture on the bears!
Katherine Lee Strassburg
They won’t be skinny for long, Sparts. While the kids each grab a drumstick, Momma Bear will be enjoying rump roast!
Captivating image–just beautiful!
Jaz
What a nice family picture, cool.
Ann Lornie
Stunning photograph – Polar Perfection!
Thank you for sharing your talent