Alaska: Ursus arctos horribilis
May 12, 2012 18:33:49 #
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May 12, 2012 19:34:56 #
What wonderful photos! You have given us a glimpse into a world few of us will ever get to see. I especially like the 2nd one. His hair seems more defined and I love the movement of the water. All of them are National Geo worthy!!
May 12, 2012 22:46:54 #
Beautiful shots! The third one makes me thing of a graduation shot for a grizzly! Maybe it's the JB talking.
May 12, 2012 23:11:29 #
I really like what you did with the water in the second shot. Keeping the bear sharp and the water soft really adds drama to the photo. Got to remember to try that technique.
I always love seeing your version of "Wild America" thanks for sharing these.
Larry
I always love seeing your version of "Wild America" thanks for sharing these.
Larry
May 12, 2012 23:48:53 #
alaskan wrote:
Also known as Brown or Grizzly bears.
I absolutely love all the bear photos. They put you right there in the water with them (wouldn't THAT be scary?) I think, of these, #3 is my fav!
May 13, 2012 02:45:34 #
treadwl wrote:
I really like what you did with the water in the second shot. Keeping the bear sharp and the water soft really adds drama to the photo. Got to remember to try that technique.
I always love seeing your version of "Wild America" thanks for sharing these.
Larry
I always love seeing your version of "Wild America" thanks for sharing these.
Larry
Larry,doing this shot in the camera (as is the case here) is a gamble.The problem is rushing water makes a lot of noise and the bears cannot use their hearing to detect a danger which makes them very nervous.Meaning they move constanly the head from side to side to look around. To record the water soft you of course need a slow shutter speed so the result is usually soft water,sharp body but the head is badly blurred.Not to mention I am lazy to carry a tripod so I do this the hard way,handheld.
Thanks,Ivan.
May 13, 2012 02:47:51 #
Wizz wrote:
Thanks for showing these wonderful shots! Quite the fisherman!
Yes,Brownies are usually excellent "fisheranimals". :lol:
Thanks,Ivan.
May 13, 2012 02:48:52 #
mrspatanderson wrote:
What wonderful photos! You have given us a glimpse into a world few of us will ever get to see. I especially like the 2nd one. His hair seems more defined and I love the movement of the water. All of them are National Geo worthy!!
Thank you for your kind words,Ivan.
May 13, 2012 02:51:06 #
tk wrote:
Beautiful shots! The third one makes me thing of a graduation shot for a grizzly! Maybe it's the JB talking.
This one definitely graduated from the school of fishing with a diploma.Thanks,Ivan.
May 13, 2012 02:54:23 #
Horseart wrote:
I absolutely love all the bear photos. They put you right there in the water with them (wouldn't THAT be scary?) I think, of these, #3 is my fav!
alaskan wrote:
Also known as Brown or Grizzly bears.
I absolutely love all the bear photos. They put you right there in the water with them (wouldn't THAT be scary?) I think, of these, #3 is my fav!
I can hardly imagine how the salmon must feel swimming past this merciless beast.Thank you Jo,Ivan.
May 13, 2012 10:30:11 #
Were you at Brooks Camp by any chance? This are fabulous shots. Now I'm hungry for some salmon too. My favorite shot is #3. Great water shot.
May 13, 2012 11:12:49 #
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May 13, 2012 14:15:49 #
Kesnerco wrote:
Were you at Brooks Camp by any chance? This are fabulous shots. Now I'm hungry for some salmon too. My favorite shot is #3. Great water shot.
No,these photos were taken in a more interesting place called Anan Bear Observatory (30 miles South of Wrangell).You will not get a shot of a salmon flying into bear`s mouth there but you will have a chance to get photos of Black and Brown bears in a "confined" area.Thanks,Ivan.
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