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Hungry Bear cub
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Hungry Bear cub

by Rick Gomez

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 12, 2010144 views4 comments
Here's another image of the same bear in my last post. This time the capture was a little more challenging. The sun had just come out from behind a cloud, while in the last post the sun was partially blocked.
I took some of the helpful tips I got from you guys (previous post) and applied them to this image. I also double processed the RAW and manually blended. I toned down the highlights in one and brought up the shadows in the other. The catchlights were once again too bright so I burned those a bit. I also took Vincent's advice and tried to color balance the greenish cast (but not too much).
25% crop.

Comments and critiques appreciated :biggrin:

Canon 40D
Sigma 100-300mm
ISO 800
1/500 sec @ f/4
tripod mounted

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Joe Sulik on May 12, 2010 at 11:06 PM
It really is a thrill watching bear cubs in trees. By far one of my favorite subjects that I've been able to photograph. You did a good job with the tough lighting IMO. I really like the facial expression of the cub too. :toast:
Registered on January 7, 2009, 51 Posts, 165 Comments
Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on May 13, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Hey Rick,
Yea, interesting that we've both experienced similar moisture problems shooting bears.
I think you have a diamond in the rough here. I think some of TK's luminosity masking techniques might treat you right here. Just a thought! :biggrin:
Cool Shot!
Neil
Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 13, 2010 at 7:42 AM
You have shown us pretty decent detail in the darks, for processing iso 800. The balancing act pose is interesting, but not nearly as graceful as a composition as the other posting. I think you are on your way to solving your processing questions for this series! The leaves in the mouth are effective for telling the story of why he is "out on a limb!"
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Ron McCombe on May 19, 2010 at 5:41 AM
I like this very much

It shows the bear very naturally

well captured

Ron
Registered on November 16, 2009, 190 Posts, 207 Comments