Special Moment

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 28, 2017101 views9 comments

Grizzly Bear & Cub .... Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in Northern BC Canada. Mom was comfortable with our presence and resting when junior came up to interrupt her. The cub was purring and seemed to be asking mom something. Shortly after this capture mom moved to a large boulder and rested back on it , like a chair and let the cub nurse .

Taken from a floating Zodiac boat, hand held, Nikon 200-400 VR F4 lens, taken @ 300mm, F8, 1/800, ISO 1800, handheld, -.67 meter compensation, Slight crop, PS6 NR applied.

Comments appreciated.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on August 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM

Bill, this is nice. I like the choice of a tight crop, not only to emphasize the intimacy, but because the sow's diagonal pose really feels like it should dominate the frame.

Max

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 28, 2017 at 4:51 PM

Beautiful, intimate moment Bill. Momma looks a bit tired and yet, she made the time to take care of junior. Sweet. Those claws are a great reminder of her fierce ability to take care of business too.

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Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on August 28, 2017 at 7:44 PM

Nicely captured moment. Well done. Thanks for sharing this.

Andrew

Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments

Comment posted by Nishand Venugopal on August 29, 2017 at 1:06 AM

Nothing is as beautiful than picturing a moment with mother and child...Great image Mr William

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 29, 2017 at 7:00 AM

Bill,
A special moment indeed!
I might have prefered the cubs ears to be complete

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 29, 2017 at 12:21 PM

Hello MAX, Thanks. While shooting this I was already too close & my 200-400 lens was backed off as far as possible. Using the Nikon D500 with Crop sensor was too much lens, but did the best I could @ 300mm.

Ed, Andrew, Nishand, Ken ,....Yes those Claws are intimidating.

Bill
www.BillBickle.com

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

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 29, 2017 at 3:59 PM

Such a sweet, tender moment amid all those fierce looking claws. I'm sure many nursing mothers can identify with that tired look the Mama bear has on her face. Great shot!

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on August 30, 2017 at 9:43 AM

It is a special moment indeed. I just love the detail in fur and claws! I too, like Ken. would like to see complete ears.

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 31, 2017 at 9:01 AM

Hello Kathy,... Looks can be deceiving ... looking tired, and cuddly but those impressive claws could be an imposing defense against any unwanted visitors!

Jagdeep,... As mentioned I was too close with my equipment and ears were my choice to cut off, rather than the claws etc..
Thanks for the feedback.

Bill

www.BillBickle.com

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