Black Bear and her Cubs
May 3, 2017 17:13:58 #
bobsisk
Loc: Chandler, Arizona
That's one of those 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo opportunities. You did well with it.
May 3, 2017 18:24:41 #
May 3, 2017 18:48:45 #
That is a really nice series. I have never seen more than three cubs.
May 3, 2017 19:50:18 #
May 3, 2017 21:15:28 #
How lucky to capture such a large family. Great photos. Thanks for letting me see this series.
May 3, 2017 21:58:55 #
May 3, 2017 22:17:52 #
May 3, 2017 22:39:51 #
May 3, 2017 23:31:39 #
rstrick2 wrote:
I made trip to the Cades Cove, Smokey Mountains to look for and photograph spring bears with cubs. We were fortunate to see several bears but one had four cubs. Therefore, I worked with her. I was able to see her teaching the cubs as well as feeding them.
What an amazing series Robert!!
May 4, 2017 00:11:03 #
rstrick2 wrote:
I made trip to the Cades Cove, Smokey Mountains to look for and photograph spring bears with cubs. We were fortunate to see several bears but one had four cubs. Therefore, I worked with her. I was able to see her teaching the cubs as well as feeding them.
Awesome images of the bear family, rstrick! 🐻
May 4, 2017 03:16:12 #
Good set Robert, very enjoyable,
Geoff
Geoff
rstrick2 wrote:
I made trip to the Cades Cove, Smokey Mountains to look for and photograph spring bears with cubs. We were fortunate to see several bears but one had four cubs. Therefore, I worked with her. I was able to see her teaching the cubs as well as feeding them.
May 4, 2017 10:05:36 #
I wonder if all the fire damage in the Smoky's has pushed this group into the open fields of Cades Cove which was spared? We may never know but you sure got lucky on this trip. I've been there many a "bearless" time but did see lots of deer and wild turkey.
May 4, 2017 10:44:57 #
Patience and good observations bring rewards Robert, thank you for sharing!
I like very much your images but have to join with quagmire and hnd so you can tell us to what distance the bear mom allowed you to come to and what power lens you used?
I like very much your images but have to join with quagmire and hnd so you can tell us to what distance the bear mom allowed you to come to and what power lens you used?
May 4, 2017 11:03:49 #
rstrick2 wrote:
I made trip to the Cades Cove, Smokey Mountains to look for and photograph spring bears with cubs. We were fortunate to see several bears but one had four cubs. Therefore, I worked with her. I was able to see her teaching the cubs as well as feeding them.
interesting and enjoyable set robert...great set of shots!
May 4, 2017 21:00:24 #
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