Browsing Bruin #2

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 11, 20182,478 views5 comments

A young (probably 3 year old) Brown Bear, browsing the grass where the base of the mountain meets the tide flats at Valdez, Alaska. This is the second shot of the same bear that I posted recently. I like this one better because it has a more interesting pose and shows some personality.

Sony a6500, FE100400GSM @ 400mm, ISO-200, f/5.6, 1/800, hand held.

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5 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 11, 2018 at 5:46 PM

I also like the pose and the intense look on the face. I also like the bit of environment in this shot. Very nice.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 11, 2018 at 9:37 PM

His lean to the right and intense stare to our left, towards a mysterious ripple in the water add a terrific sense of "story" tension to this image. The hint of reflection is a fine bonus, too. Fine work.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on July 12, 2018 at 12:31 PM

Agreed that this one works better, Gary. There's a better balance of brown and green tones throughout the image, the pose is more interesting, and you have the nice texture of those ripples cutting across the frame.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on July 14, 2018 at 7:29 PM

Definitely better Gary! I like that you got more eye contact with this one and the pose really is great. This works every nicely as an environmental with the beautiful green grass and the still water with just a bit of ripple on teh surface. Very nicely done.

Cheers,

Joe

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 25, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Awesome image Gary. Fierce look and the reflection really make this photo.
Congrats on the pic and the E pic!

Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments