Stepping Up

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 2, 2014243 views9 comments

This Female Grizzly has two yearling Cubs that she is looking out for. Seen here looking over her shoulder for possible intruders . This image has caught her in mid step, well balanced,... as she climbs the shoreline while the tide has receded.

Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in Northern BC Canada

Early Springtime, soon after the Valley Snow has melted.
Snow is still present in the higher mountain area, with rivers of snow melt visible and can be heard flowing down to the estuary.
Nikon D700
70-200mm Lens VR F2.8, @ 175 mm
1/125 speed, ISO 1400,
Hand held from a floating Zodiac boat, -.67 Meter compensation
Early evening, with rain , and overcast sky.
The Larger version, shows excellent detail!
Wild Grizzly, Not lured in.

Comments and Critiques appreciated.

Bill

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 2, 2014 at 3:10 PM

One of your better shots, Bill IMHO. The colors are rich and the habitat is revealed very well. I especially like the outstreached back leg providing a good look at those claws.

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 2, 2014 at 3:14 PM

Very nice Bill,
You captured a fantastic pose here and the wet fur, the expression on her face and those claws on the trailing paw are all superb. The framing I like and the environment adds a lot of interest.

Man !

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 2, 2014 at 3:32 PM

Excellent mid stride capture here, Bill. A very natural look overall with the very wet or damp coat. Seeing the exposed claws on the extended rear leg adds to the portraiture nicely.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on June 2, 2014 at 5:07 PM

I really like the pose and setting here, Bill.
Nice detail throughout as well.

Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on June 2, 2014 at 11:12 PM

I just love the rich greens and browns here, Bill. The extended right leg, the head turn, the overall sharpness, and the way the bear is looking over its shoulder..... all are magical!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 3, 2014 at 2:26 AM

Bill.
Lovely rich colour (was it Velvia?

)
Wonderful pose

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 3, 2014 at 4:24 PM

I really like the pose in this one Bill....especially the right hind leg as it allows the back claws to be very visible. Nice head turn from the bear and nicely placed in the frame.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on June 7, 2014 at 7:30 PM

Thanks everyone for the excellent feedback. This female was great to watch with her yearling cubs. She was so smart to protect them from the Big-Guys . Always aware of the surroundings and the snout picking up the odours of unwanted visitors very early , even before they were seen in the open.
She is in mid stride here but well balanced with that dragging leg.

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 13, 2014 at 5:56 PM

I just can't add to all the positive input Bill, well deserved.
I can say this is one of the best posed grizzly shots I've ever seen..
Everything just works, wish it was mine

Have a great weekend

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments