Gallery: WildlifePosted September 13, 201094 views4 comments
A wet bear that came to investigate me after he bathed in a beaver pond on the Cub Lake trail (RMNP)
Nikon D300 w/ AF-S 70-300 VR
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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on September 13, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Nice look back that put some good illumination on the face. A little tight in the frame for me, I'd like to see a bit more space if you have it, specifically in front of the bear. Morning shot?
Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 14, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bruce and welcome to NPN. I like how you have rendered the bear here. The detail on the wet fur is excellent and the dappled lighting also makes this very attractive. What I find less appealing about this is the bright green habitat and the OOF grasses crossing its rear end. Perhaps toning down the brightness a bit could salvage that habitat.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Carsten Meyer on September 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Hi Bruce,
I agree with the last comment that you should do something about the bright green. Parts of the fur looks a bit over- or underexposed. Maybe try experimenting with the Shadow/Highlight adjustments in Photoshop. Great shot overall, I especially like how the heads of the grass in the background give a sense of the habitat.
Registered on September 7, 2010, 5 Posts, 4 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 20, 2010 at 5:21 PM
You managed to salvage a decent shot of a bear in very difficult lighting conditions. I agree with the specifics of the other comments.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
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4 commentsI agree with the last comment that you should do something about the bright green. Parts of the fur looks a bit over- or underexposed. Maybe try experimenting with the Shadow/Highlight adjustments in Photoshop. Great shot overall, I especially like how the heads of the grass in the background give a sense of the habitat.