Polar Bear Dive

Whilst another bear was distracting the tourists, I spotted this one climbing the rocks in the middle of the enclosure, then all of a sudden he dived in straight towards me. Luckily my camera was already switched on so I could snap this shot.

Seaworld - Gold Coast
Queensland Australia

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Comments and faves

  1. elvy (83 months ago | reply)

    What a great capture! You are so lucky :) So well done!
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  2. Buffett Jr (83 months ago | reply)

    Wow! What a shot, congratulations. This is just awesome.
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  3. onkel_wart (thomas lieser) (83 months ago | reply)

    Yes! Count yourself lucky for that moment in time! Perfect. A Fav!
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  4. kaleidoscope (83 months ago | reply)

    Awesome capture!!
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  5. Susan L. Pettitt Photography (Away) (83 months ago | reply)

    Wow!!!
    This is an awesome shot :)

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  6. shannon williams photography (83 months ago | reply)

    super cool capture. way to be in the right place at the right time!
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  7. WildChild1976 (83 months ago | reply)

    Perfect timing! Excellent shot such a wonderful capture.

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  8. Rob Kroenert (83 months ago | reply)

    Great shot!

  9. Innercreation Photography (83 months ago | reply)

    Amazing capture and image!!! So well done!!!

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  10. morgen (83 months ago | reply)

    Nicely done. My kids approve. :-)

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  11. ore-gami (83 months ago | reply)

    Perfect shot! How lucky!

  12. fcphoto (83 months ago | reply)

    A fantastic shot of an underwater polar bear! Cool!

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  13. Marjorie Lipan (83 months ago | reply)

    This bear seems to know you were paying him/her attention! Communication is amazing. Look at those eyes! The bubbles give another dimension.
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  14. nature_lover (83 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot!

  15. syfon (83 months ago | reply)

    Perfectus! :)

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  16. E_Richison (83 months ago | reply)

    awwwww i want one! Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! group)

  17. m4r00n3d (83 months ago | reply)

    perfect.
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  18. Nick-Egan (83 months ago | reply)

    Great Capture
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  19. Quadvision [Bokeh Dreaming] (83 months ago | reply)

    A very gud capture !! 2 thumbs up : )

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  20. jot.de (83 months ago | reply)

    very cool!!!!!

  21. *atrium09 (83 months ago | reply)

    Score 10/10 (from the Score Me! group)

    Great capture..........

  22. swallowtail (83 months ago | reply)

    wow~~it's my first time to see a Bear Diving in the sea!!!
    hahaha~~great capture!

  23. kktp_ (83 months ago | reply)

    wow! this is super cool !!

    and thanks for your nice words

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  24. x0tic_kisez [deleted] (83 months ago | reply)

    aww how fun, this is cute.

  25. -RobW- (83 months ago | reply)

    I took so many polar bear shots at the Gold Coast Seaworld...

    Brilliant shot!

  26. *SΛM (83 months ago | reply)

    Funny shot. Well done!

  27. lewishamdreamer (83 months ago | reply)

    Sensational! Flawless result!

  28. kth58 [deleted] (83 months ago | reply)

    wonderful shot :)
    (seen on Explore page 1,congrats)...

  29. Foto Blitz Color (83 months ago | reply)

    A little bit of luck.... more than a little bit of skill. Wonderful, wonderful shot!
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  30. Ms Kat (83 months ago | reply)

    Amazing! Fantastic picture.

  31. Jack Pearce (83 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot there mate.

  32. patries71 (83 months ago | reply)

    What can i say.... Gorgeous!

  33. highonpixiedust (83 months ago | reply)

    Incredible photo! A DEFINITE fave!

  34. wish u were here (off contemplating life) [deleted] (83 months ago | reply)

    This is so incredible....WOW
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  35. JohnGoode (83 months ago | reply)

    Unreal, this is a quality moment for me.

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  36. brentdanley (83 months ago | reply)

    Great capture. Fortunately you were ready and were looking for a great shot. Faved!

  37. Ochileer (83 months ago | reply)

    Awesome - thats not a word I normally use - but what else can you say about this shot!

  38. mrs.diggs718 (83 months ago | reply)

    amazing!!!!

    Rated a 10/10 at the Ratings group.

  39. thermophle (83 months ago | reply)

    It's great when that happens! Fantastic capture!

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  40. Andrew_N (83 months ago | reply)

    OMG this is wonderful.
    You couldn't have planned this if you tried.

  41. Angry Little Stella (83 months ago | reply)

    WOW.... an instant fav!

  42. Anima Fotografie (83 months ago | reply)

    Pretty darn spectacular alright :-)

  43. Magalie L'Abbé (83 months ago | reply)

    amazing! perfect timing that's for sure!

  44. irishgypsy (83 months ago | reply)

    awesome shot....cool bear

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