Ursa Major

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 18, 2012427 views21 comments

Lake Clark National Park from 2011. Thanks for looking!

Richard

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21 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 18, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Nice action, shot Richard. What I like about this is how the bear is "framed" by the splash. We get a nice clear look at the face and paws. The left side seems somewhat empty, but I understand why you went with this crop. Works for me.

Max

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM

WOW

Powerfull image Richard and beautifully presented.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on October 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Wow! That's a pretty sweet action shot, Richard! I would love to go there someday.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on October 18, 2012 at 7:24 PM

You can almost feel the power.... wonderful action shot Richard.

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on October 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Awesome capture !

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Intense, perfect shutter speed, great colors and detail, nothing to dislike

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 19, 2012 at 8:47 AM

Terrific action, beautifully captured !!
I just love the splashing water...just wondering if it is possible to bring out more detail in water in front. Off course, I'm missing the larger post.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on October 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Nice action shot - I would also love to see the larger version.

Grt, Ingrid.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 20, 2012 at 4:27 AM

WOW!!! Awesome Action Photo Richard

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on October 20, 2012 at 10:22 AM

An epic shot for sure!

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on October 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Awesome shot Richard! There's a strong 3D feel for me, that splash creates a great FG/BG barrier

Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on October 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Really cool shot Richard, sure would like to see a larger version. I love the intensity in his eyes.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Intense! Techs look impeccable at this size.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 21, 2012 at 9:11 AM

Perfect timing, super sharp image on some fantastic action. Nice light too. Techs?

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Comment posted by Richard Bernabe on October 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Thanks guys....

Canon EOS 7D, 400mm, 1/1250 second @ f5.6, ISO 640

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on October 22, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Hi Richard,

Lots to like about this image - great action, nice setting, nicely composed, love the look at the claws, the very "determined" look on the bear's face, and more. Very well done - just a great capture.

On the processing end - there are two things that I can suggest (and both are in the personal preference category) that would make this image work even better for me - drawing out a little more light-on-light detail in the splashing water (via a very selective adjustment to contrast) and perhaps taming the greens in the background just a little - they seem pretty punchy (almost Velvia-ish!). But as I say - completely personal preference issues.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

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Comment posted by Guy Runco on October 22, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Cool shot Richard, great timing and the comp works well too!

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on October 23, 2012 at 3:02 AM

Just love the splash, the determined look on the bear's face, the claws on the right forefoot.....heck, just about everything! Only wish is for a larger image!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on October 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Awesome action shot, Richard! Love the splashing water the the pose of the bear.

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Comment posted by Brad Clinch on January 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM

I don't know how close you were to get this shot, but holy #%@&! I think the airborne water frames the bear nicely and serves to emphasize the dof. Great!

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Comment posted by Verdon on January 7, 2013 at 10:37 PM

outstanding

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