First Bite

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 15, 2012242 views9 comments

I was sitting on the edge of the water when the Grizzly brought his catch to shore to eat. He was so close this is full frame at 280mm. As you can see this was the first bite. Nikon D300 1/320th ISO400. Nikon 200-400 w 1.4 teleconverter. Being this close got my heart pumping.

Katmai NP Alaska

Comments and critiques please. Always learning.

Andrew

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9 comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 15, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Great Perspective! Love the detail....and amazing view of those claws!

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on January 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Very interesting image, Andrew. I really like how the claws stand out and show one just how long they are. Impressive. The overall image looks a little cool to me and adding a bit of warmth/saturation might help. There also appears to be halos around some of th FG rocks and fins of the salmon. Nevertheless a nice photo.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Nicely done. I like the fur detail on the head and those crisp claws.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on January 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM

I agree those claws really make you take notice. A nice intimate look that isn't your typical view of what most people associate with Katmai. No doubt my heart would be in my throat as well.

Registered on January 14, 2011, 53 Posts, 363 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on January 16, 2012 at 7:09 AM

It is too close for comfort n those claws really make the shot! However I do wish, you should have gone vertical with the frame.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Rebecka on January 16, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Powerful image. Those claws literally made me pull back from my monitor! In addition to all the positive things already mentioned, I also love the rosy color of, and the light on, his catch.

This is the type of shot that makes me say - wow, it really must have been fun to be there watching this happen and getting this shot!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 18, 2012 at 6:53 AM

Wow, love those claws! Great detail through out as well. What a pity though that the fish is not better visible, but despite that this is very engaging. Do you have more room on top for a vertical presentation?

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Wow!! Those claws! I like the detail in the wet fur and the pink salmon adds a nice touch of color. Well done.

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Comment posted by Marlise Launstein on February 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Wow! What a nice shot! His face is very sharp.I have always wanted to get a picture of a bear eating! I've seen grizzlies before but never one eating a fish.I hope that someday I can get a picture like this. It is just such a beautiful bear.

Registered on August 31, 2011, 28 Posts, 175 Comments