Its not what it seems. They arent postering to check us out. It was towards the end of the mating season and they got concerned when a huge male walked towards them. They ran straight for us and used us as a shield. They stood up a couple of times to ascertain his position and slowly retreated into the woods at all times making sure that we were between them and the boar.
Cropped a little from right and top.
Had posted a
zoomed in version which was taken a few moments after this.
Nikon D5000, 70-300 VR @ 70mm, f8, 1/800s, iso 400
Lake Clark Natl Park, Alaska
Anand
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4 commentsIt's hard to go too wrong with a standing mother brown bear with a cute cub at it's feet! I like the look on mom's face and how she's holding her paws adds to the feeling of "indecision" she's exuding. I think that the brightness of the water and the sky - especially combined with how the cub is so dark/shaded - do hamper this image a little (you handled it well, but tough lighting to work with!).
Cheers...thanks for sharing this...
Brad
In an ideal world I wish the far shore wasn't intersecting the sows head. Given the light, you did very well but have to agree with Brad on the water.