Bear Pics from Great Smoky Mtns.
May 12, 2015 22:47:55 #
kavner58
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Tarheelnga wrote:
Bear Pics from this past weekend.
Great!
Can you tell how far away your were from the bears?
-AK
May 12, 2015 22:52:05 #
May 12, 2015 22:59:45 #
Tarheelnga wrote:
Bear Pics from this past weekend.
Great shots :thumbup: :thumbup: I can imagine your excitement! Fantastic! I'll be in the Smoky's this summer...can't wait!
May 13, 2015 06:49:41 #
COLANN
Loc: Pahiatua Tararua New Zealand
I agree re the photod they are tops, but how about some info,
not everyone on the HOG, lives in the US, where are the Smokie Mts, etc would be nice to know for us none US citizens,
whithout having to Google for the info, Colin
not everyone on the HOG, lives in the US, where are the Smokie Mts, etc would be nice to know for us none US citizens,
whithout having to Google for the info, Colin
May 13, 2015 07:20:33 #
May 13, 2015 07:50:29 #
May 13, 2015 08:03:29 #
gwr wrote:
great set. i hope you had a zoom the size of a bazooka for #4. thanx for such a cool post. gary
Thank you gwr for your nice comment, and for viewing! Haha, a guy made the comment Saturday while taking photos, that I was shooting with a bazooka. the shots were taken with the Sigma 150-600 Sport lens. I was around 70 to 75 yards away from the tree she was in. Plus, the crop pulls her in real close.
May 13, 2015 08:08:27 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
I love the shots of the momma and cub! Very nice set.
Thank you FrodoBaggins for your nice comment, and for viewing! The bad thing about the momma and cub in the tree, I got some really cool shots of just the cub in the tree, but a small branch covered the cubs left eye...ruined the shots.
May 13, 2015 08:18:05 #
Tarheelnga wrote:
Thank you FrodoBaggins for your nice comment, and for viewing! The bad thing about the momma and cub in the tree, I got some really cool shots of just the cub in the tree, but a small branch covered the cubs left eye...ruined the shots.
Hate when that happens... Really enjoyed these!
May 13, 2015 08:51:45 #
kavner58 wrote:
Great!
Can you tell how far away your were from the bears?
-AK
Can you tell how far away your were from the bears?
-AK
Yes, 70 to 75 yards away from all of the bears in the shots. I NEVER get closer then 50 to 60, but most of the time I try and stay around 75. I don't want to stress the bear, yearlings, or cubs. Plus, I really don't want to get attacked or have to try and outrun...which will not happen...a bear if I get to close. In Cades Cove, a person can be ticketed/arrested for getting closer then 50 yards. I use a 150-600 Sigma Sport lens and then crop to get them to look that close.
May 13, 2015 08:54:08 #
rlaugh wrote:
Fine shots!
Thank you very much rlaugh for your nice comment and for viewing!
May 13, 2015 09:00:22 #
Fullframe wrote:
Great shots :thumbup: :thumbup: I can imagine your excitement! Fantastic! I'll be in the Smoky's this summer...can't wait!
Thank you Fullframe for the nice response and the thumbs up! Yes, it's exciting to see these beautiful animals and be able to get shots of them in their natural habitat. I know you can't wait to get there. As soon as I leave, I'm already wishing I was back. Make sure you get to Cades Cove!
May 13, 2015 09:04:31 #
COLANN wrote:
I agree re the photod they are tops, but how about some info,
not everyone on the HOG, lives in the US, where are the Smokie Mts, etc would be nice to know for us none US citizens,
whithout having to Google for the info, Colin
not everyone on the HOG, lives in the US, where are the Smokie Mts, etc would be nice to know for us none US citizens,
whithout having to Google for the info, Colin
Thank you COLANN for the nice comment. Not sure if this is what info you are looking for...these were taken in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park.
May 13, 2015 09:14:45 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
cute fellow don't get to close to him they can get nasty. I like them all
Thank you LennyP4868 for your nice response! Oh no, I stay at least 50 yards away and most of the time 70-75 yards away. I don't want to stress the bears out, plus, I don't have a desire to get attacked. Not only will I get hurt, but the bear will be euthanized if it does bite or attack someone.
May 13, 2015 09:17:17 #
ringo wrote:
Really nice set,love the last one.... Regards ringo
Thank you very much ringo for your nice comment, and for viewing!
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