Here's Looking at You

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 15, 2010127 views4 comments

Getting ready to head back to Alaska and came across this one from my last trip there. No exciting action or behavior but I like this one more and more as time goes on. Just a mother bear and her cub enjoying a quiet moment while waiting for the next school of salmon to arrive. C&C are always very much appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Canon EOS 40D
Canon 100-400L IS @ 400MM
F8 and 1/640 Sec @ ISO 500

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Joe James on August 16, 2010 at 8:08 PM

Thanks Jim! This was shot at the Brooks River in Katmai NP where the bears are extremely approachable. The Grizzly Bears at a few select areas in Katmai and Lake Clark NP are known for being very tolerant of people and so long as you obey the NP service rules there have never been any problems. In addition, the Brooks Camp area has three viewing platforms from which to observe all the action. This one was taken next to the floating bridge near camp.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on August 17, 2010 at 7:30 AM

Hi Joe, I like how the two are framed by that lush green grass. Because of the habitat the center placement also works in this case.I like the inclusion of the water at the bottom, which provides more habitat context, but wish some more of it were visible. Good luck on your upcoming Alaska trip!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 17, 2010 at 3:17 PM

I, too, think this is fine a posted. Looking forward to seeing the results of the upcoming trip!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 19, 2010 at 8:10 AM

Sweet shot Joseph, love how the mom & cub are framed with the grasses there..
Great details and the colors look very natural. Excellent POV and your comp works well for this one.
Very nice!

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