Guest Post by World Renowned Polar Bear Biologist Ian Stirling
Dr. Stirling had requested a more in-depth response than what the normal blog comments allow. His response below is in regards to my earlier post of the polar bear cub dying of starvation video Posting this video of a polar bear cub dying of starvation on the western coast of… Read More »
Portia Polar Bear Visits PBI’s Home in Bozeman, MT. for Christmas Stroll
Each year the sleepy little town of Bozeman, Montana pulls out all the stops for their annul event known as Christmas Stroll. This year our good friends from Polar Bears International, Krista Wright and Frances Graham, helped me, Tanya and my godson Colter Smith celebrate the event by hosting a… Read More »
Outpouring of Concerns Over the Starving Polar Bear Family
As expected, the video I recently released of a starving family of polar bears has raised lots of emotions. I have approved each and every comment in the prior post even though several were considerably off topic. However, like all of those who have voiced their sadness, I too was… Read More »
Response to Blogger Tom Nelson About Telegraph Article
Recently the British newspaper The Telegraph ran the story of the starving polar bear video I shot last month. As predicted there are lots of negative comments about the validity of the claims of starvation. One blogger, Tom Nelson, laid out some questions that I answered on his website but… Read More »
Starving Polar Bear Family
Starving Polar Bear Family This blog post was taken from my field journal where I described seeing a starving polar bear family during my time at Cape Churchill. Nobody can say for sure why this happened but more than one scientist I work with, at Polar Bears International, feel it… Read More »
Another Phenomenal Season of Cape Churchill Polar Bear Photography
November 17, 2010 On my way to Winnipeg. It’s a beautiful, clear blustery day in Churchill. Winter has finally arrived. Not as cold as it should be by 5-10 degrees but the wind has blown in from the north making it’s presence known with chill factors cold enough to get… Read More »
Shooting Aerial Pictures from a Helicopter~The Basics
Yesterday I posted a series of images shot from a helicopter that I produced while on assignment as a volunteer for Polar Bears International. I thought about how some might be interested in knowing more about the ins and outs of taking photos from a helicopter and thus the reason… Read More »
Aerial Survey of the Polar Bears of Hudson Bay
I’ve now been in Churchill for nearly two weeks. Haven’t shot many images of polar bears since my time here was set for helping Polar Bears International with the numerous celebrities and other dignitaries coming to Churchill to se first hand the affects of climate change on the southern arctic.… Read More »
Hoping Nikon Steps Up to the Challenge of a Disappointing GF2
Panasonic recently announced the new GF2 and I am sorely disappointed. Here’s why. I fell in love with the GF1 for several reasons. It was reasonably small (not too small), has interchangeable lenses, has some (not enough) out of menu, manual controls, produces extremely high quality RAW files, has almost… Read More »
Costa Rica Photo Trip Coming Soon
Costa Rica a land of exquisite beauty with incredible photographic opportunities. This blog discusses the camera equipment and personal clothing for tis adventure with Daniel J. Cox and Natural Exposures Invitational Photo tours