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What You Lookin at???
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What You Lookin at???

by Richard Olsen

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 25, 2018973 views6 comments
I watched and photographed this Male Black bear for over 2 hours as it foraged for its dinner.  After filling his belly he lay down to take a nap, but couldn't find a comfortable position.  For 15 minutes he twisted, turned and tried every position I could imagine.  Belly, back, side, curled up and spread out.  Finally he got up, moved a few feet and lay down again, flat on his back.  He wiggled a little acting really relaxed, then gave me this look.  I chuckled as I snapped the photo.  The bear then lay his head back and went sound asleep for a nice long nap!
I hope it brings a smile to your face as it did mine!

Canon 7D II
Canon 500 f4 w/1.4tc (700 mm)
ISO 800
f8, 1/200

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 27, 2018 at 3:19 AM
It certainly made me smile, great capture of the "moment"devil
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 27, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Well done AND amusing!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on July 27, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Nice bear write up,  I enjoyed the snap
Registered on March 1, 2015, 54 Posts, 453 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on July 27, 2018 at 4:25 PM
I love the sacked out pose and your story, Richard!  Good job with the capture also.  thanks for sharing this!
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 28, 2018 at 5:35 AM
Love the look, he gave you & the relaxed pose!

Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 6, 2018 at 5:43 AM
Congrats on a Nice WP!
A very relaxed and laid-back bear!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments