Up a Tree

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 9, 201792 views4 comments

This little guy scurried up this tree to avoid another bear that was acting aggressive. He is looking at his mom standing in the stream below for the green light to come down, which he did a few minutes after this image was taken. It is amazing how mother and cub communicate with each other through body language and vocalizations. Amazing to witness. Processed with Lightroom, Photoshop and Lightzone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/800s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter engaged)
ISO 3200

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4 comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 10, 2017 at 11:10 AM

That is a beautiful little cub and you composed nicely. The intervening branches are unfortunate.

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Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on October 10, 2017 at 2:57 PM

Nice story behind the image. Bears are truly magnificent and the more time I spend with them the more I am impressed with them. Thanks for sharing this. devil

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM

This really shines in the larger view, where the mossy tree's details standout well and the bear's head shows fine details. You positioned yourself well to get a clear look at it's face through all those branches.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 14, 2017 at 11:02 PM

What a sweet moment captured really well Jerry. Your focus is spot on. Nice framing with tree and branches. Good BG too.

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