Close Enough

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted December 4, 2009304 views5 comments

Another image of the grizzly bears I followed around Grand Teton National Park in 2008. All too often, tourists got dangerously close, as in this scene where the mother of three cubs pivoted around and looked like she was about to charge.
Nikon D200, Sigma 80-400mm @ 400mm, 1/90 sec., f5.6. 200 ISO

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5 comments

Comment posted by Joe James on December 4, 2009 at 7:14 PM

I love this photo Roger! It shows the tension and stress these bear jams cause the animals perfectly. This has got to be 399, looking forward to seeing more.

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 5, 2009 at 4:11 AM

stupid, stupid people..
Nice shot to document the stupidity!
That mama could have covered the distance to the tourist in about 5 seconds - long before he could have reacted.
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Basil Greber on December 6, 2009 at 3:14 PM

Given the documentary value of the shot, I think it would also be a good fit in the EPJ gallery.

Registered on November 8, 2005, 219 Posts, 1340 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on December 8, 2009 at 3:49 PM

Too close for comfort, IMO. You're right; Momma bear is not looking too happy. Great capture.
Kathy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Ron McCombe on December 13, 2009 at 5:58 PM

Great image, we only get hedgehogs on our roads

Ron

Registered on November 16, 2009, 190 Posts, 207 Comments