Brown Bear in a Snow Shower

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 15, 20091,205 views34 comments

This image was taken on the Finnish/Russian border in early June this year. It had started to snow and I was really hoping a Bear would turn up and then this youngster came out of the forest and the snow got heavier. It was a magical moment that every now and then happens for a wildlife photographer

Canon 1DS MK11, 500mm Lens, 1/320, F4, ISO 200

Danny

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 15, 2009 at 4:56 AM

Hmm two Finland images next to each other, must be a great place to photograph bears!

Love this one Danny, the snow is really special (had that last year but sadly not this year, just a big sauna 4 days in a row

) and I love the way the cub seems to be a little puzzeld by it.

Great image, and fun to see some different work from finland, I hope you keep m coming!

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Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on September 15, 2009 at 5:50 AM

Amazing pic Danny! Great catch

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on September 15, 2009 at 7:08 AM

WHERE IN FINLAND DID YOU SAY???
Absolutely a magical moment but one has to be quick enough to sieze it when it happens
I love it

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Comment posted by Pam Ridgley on September 15, 2009 at 9:04 AM

Wow, this is an outstanding scene with great composition. The bear and snow stand out nicely against the muted forest surroundings.

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Comment posted by Michael Kastendiec on September 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM

This is fantastic would make a great cover shot for a holiday card!

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Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on September 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Beautiful image, Danny. Perfect comp and the softening of the snow gives it a very painterly quality.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on September 15, 2009 at 12:39 PM

Hi Danny,

Very well done - this works for me on all levels. My only complaint is not being able to see a larger version of this!

Thanks for sharing this excellent shot...

Brad

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on September 15, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Interesting composition here. The snow falling has a very relaxing feel. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on September 15, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Incredible! The snowflakes on the green/brown landscape really pop, adding a unique and interesting touch.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 15, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Excellent! Great mood captured here. You choice to go vertical expresses the length of those pine trees and the obvious direction of the falling snow.
I must agree with Brad's nit; this beggs for a larger version!

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on September 15, 2009 at 2:14 PM

Wow, what spectacular atmosphere, subject, and composition. A memorable picture to say the least, this is one I can (and will) come back to again and again to enjoy.

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on September 15, 2009 at 2:19 PM

Danny, this photo is wonderful in every way I can think of

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Comment posted by James Campbell on September 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM

This is image is just beautiful

The snow, the setting, the bear... everything! I love it

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Comment posted by kiran khanzode on September 15, 2009 at 10:44 PM

Excellent capture, loved it thoroughly, the falling snow makes this special.

Just curious, was he baited ?

Thx !

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Comment posted by Norm Krell on September 15, 2009 at 11:38 PM

Wow. Exceptional shot.

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Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on September 16, 2009 at 10:46 AM

I love it man. Magical moment and what an image! You have a winner here Danny!!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 16, 2009 at 10:10 PM

Just beautiful - looks like a fine painting.
The subtle colors of the forest are perfect, and the snow and highlights on the bear - just a spectacular image, Danny.

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on September 17, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Wow! What a powerful image! Beautifully composed, excellent lighting and the snow puts it over the top! Just wonderful!

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Comment posted by mark cillo on September 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM

Wow that is incredible!!! Great work!

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Comment posted by Kelly Black on September 18, 2009 at 4:04 AM

That is awesome! Congratulations on this fantastic capture.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on September 18, 2009 at 11:08 PM

Danny that is such a greatimage, the rain, the soft bg and playfulness of the bear are great

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on September 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Magical indeed! I envy you the experience, Danny!

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Comment posted by Jeff Harrison on September 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM

Simply superb in every respect Danny

Registered on September 20, 2009, 9 Posts, 73 Comments

Comment posted by Edwin kats on September 21, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Fantastic shot but you already know that

Hope to join you guys again on one of your amazing phototrips.

Edwin Kats

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on September 22, 2009 at 12:43 AM

Stunning. Too good, Danny, too good. Well deserved EP

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on September 22, 2009 at 3:19 AM

a magical capture Danny, well deserved EP

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 22, 2009 at 6:35 AM

Magical indeed! Congratulations on the EP.

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Comment posted by Guy Rogers on September 22, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Hello Danny.

Superb image and congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 22, 2009 at 7:36 PM

Congrats on the well-deserved EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Danny Green on September 23, 2009 at 4:14 AM

Wow many many thanks for your kind comments and a big thank you to Brad and Vincent for choosing my image as an EP. I am well chuffed.

Danny

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 23, 2009 at 7:12 PM

Wow, Danny. I have been away from a computer, so this is late but I wanted to say that this will be shown by you for a very long time! Beautiful scene, beautifully captured! Congrats on the well deserved pick!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on October 6, 2009 at 9:26 AM

love this immensely - only regret slightly that diagonal tree.

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on November 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM