Grizzly crossing a river

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 6, 2012197 views7 comments

Another one of the many Grizzlies we were fortunate to have seen during my awesome visit to the Khutzeymateen a coupleof weks ago.this one was crossing the creek in its search for a juicier patch of Sedge Grass.
Canon eos 1D mk 11 . canon 70-200 at 88 mm at F3.2 .Iso 640 .
Critique and comments welcome . Thank you for looking.

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7 comments

Comment posted by David Schwaegler on June 6, 2012 at 8:01 PM

I like this very much. The detail of the wet fur on the head is especially appealing in the large version. This brings back fond memories of a visit I made to this amazing place several years ago.

My only suggestion would be to gently ease the eye out of the shadow.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on June 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Wow! 70-200 at 88! You could have shaken hands with him! I, too, like the wet fur clinging to his body, and that alert/inquisitive look into the distance. Maybe, just a touch of 'dodging' on the right eye?

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 7, 2012 at 12:10 AM

Wonderful image - love the wet fur detail, pose, and intense stare.
Nice natural BG and perfect comp.
Very nice! Looking forward to lots more!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by William Bickle on June 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Hello Suzanne

Most has already been expressed by others!! Nice Capture of this Female Grizz! If this were My Image I would try to bring some Detail to her Head at the Top, Between the easrs. a difficult spot with the Direct Lighting, even with overcast conditions.

What is your Crop ? & Time of Day?

Overall......... A Keeper to be proud of!!!!! :)

Thanks for Sharing & looking forward to more !

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on June 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Thank you for your helpful comments everyone.,one does not always see the whole picture with ones own images..William i am over in the U.K at the moment and do not have the origanal image with me .i believe this is a very small crop maybe even full frame..We are 8 hours ahead of west coast time .
suzanne

Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 11, 2012 at 9:55 AM

I agree with the suggestions for a bit of "eye" tweaking, but find this to be a fine image as posted, with nice detail and pleasing color.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 21, 2012 at 11:20 PM

I'm rather late commenting but just wanted to say that I really like this grizzly photo. Strong composition with the bear entering the frame and dominating the scene. Particularly interesting having the bear standing in the water. The rock at the top catches my eye somewhat, suppose it could be darkened a little if you were to print this one.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments