The other polar bear of anticipation.

I'd mentioned there were two sequences of a polar bear sauntering across the ice towards our tundra buggy. This sequence took about 3 or 4 minutes. The other one is here, in case you missed it. The start of the whole polar bear story is here. 

You can't see the polar bear, just out of frame to the right. You might see a ptarmigan, with more of the flock out of frame to the left. They were not concerned about the bear.

There's so many photos today, I decided to give you a break and not include the usual of the day suspects. This feature will return in the next blog. If you want to be sure you don't miss it, send an email to keith at nucleus dot com, or leave a comment asking to be added to the blog notification list.

A short walk

Yes, it's really cold outside. Minus WTF territory. Just now our thermometer says it's -26 C in the back yard. I believe it.

1. Yesterday during the nice part of the day I bundled up and braved the cold. 

It occurs to me that parka is nearly 30 years old, and is probably a collector's item for those interested in Amoco memorabilia. I was doing some winter trips to gas plants, and I had to have all the gear. Name tag and everything, just like I belonged or something. It's really warm, and typically only gets worn a few times a year. I've worn it a few times when doing photos for community association skating events, and have had a few parents comment. One worked for Amoco back in the day, but our paths never crossed. 

I digress. There weren't any cars in Bebo Grove when I got there, and about a dozen when I got back. I guess it finally warmed up enough for people to venture out. Did I mention it was still minus WTF cold? The car thought it was -20 C and there was a brisk wind in the open areas. I wandered through the trees and along the river.

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3. Part of the dragon spine tree, though it's no longer so spiny. No chance of getting an IBTWYPDB wearing model to pose.

4. For most of the year this is a very difficult view to get. It would typically involve some wading and scrambling over tree debris. 

5. Even in this cold, there is still some open water.

6. I liked the light on this chunk of wood, but It doesn't come across quite the same in a photograph.

Speaking of photos, I spent part of Saturday babysitting the documentary at cSpace. I took the laptop thinking I'd have a couple hours of quiet time, but was surprised to see a steady stream of people checking out the prints. I had a nice chat with several of them.

Of the Day

Driftwood (NZ)

Film

Linda

This is a photo of a print that turned out to be the runner up in my selection for the cSpace exhibit. There are some problems with the concept of a photo of a print, but none the less. The print looks better for several reasons.

Newfoundland

Polar bears

Why ever didn't I publish this, and maybe I did

A New Zealand street scene. I think it's Greymouth.

90 days, or so ago

This is actually from the end of November. It was cold then too.

There was a good crowd

The gallery opening at cSpace for the SAIT darkroom exhibit went very well! Most of my darkroom class showed up so it was nice to chat with them. I'd seen a few of their prints, but some were new to me. I liked watching people move along the walls, pausing to look at prints. Some prints got a longer look. I saw several of the artists posing with their work for family and friends. I tried not to lurk around mine, waiting to pounce on anyone expressing interest.

I thought about taking the camera along but decided I wanted to be part of the event, mixing and milling with the crowd. If I were carrying a camera, I'd be in the mindset of documenting the event, not participating. However, I did take one iPhone photos, just because. This is a good sample of the crowd.

Here's a photo of my print, deliberately done so as to capture a hint of a selfie reflection.

If anyone wants to see the print in person, along with the other darkroom prints, the exhibit is open till March 1. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 to 8. 

Some of you may have noticed I fired up my Instagram account and put up a photo of me and the print, partly to publicize the event and partly to link to the other darkroom participants. I am unsure how active I'll be on Instagram. I still dislike the photo format and the advertising. Today turns out to be my one month chip in my vacation from Facebook. Even knowing there are several apps to manage the experience, I think if an app is so bad it needs 3rd party assistance to render it palatable, it's better to do with out.

There's a fun bit of artwork at the gallery.

Of the Day

Driftwood (NZ)

Film

The accidental experiment where I found out what happens when you expose colour film with a yellow filter on the lens. I kind of think I've blogged others in this series, but maybe I just missed tagging this one.

Linda and two of the sisters.

Newfoundland

Baker's Brook Falls, as a regular exposure.

Polar bears

Why ever didn't I publish this, and maybe I did.

90 days, or so ago