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Opposing Views

by William Bickle

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 6, 2012187 views5 comments
From my Not so recent Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Trip in May 2012. This mother with her yearling cub where Alert and Vigilant to surroundings, Always On-Alert this time of year ( Breeding Season ) for cruising Bears. With high tide, some of the eating was limited. The sedge grasses are required this time of year , as they are just emerging from their Dormant time.

Subject: Grizzly Bear mom & Yearling Cub
Location: Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in Northern BC Canada
The Bears are Wild and Not contained
Camera: Nikon D 700
Lens: Nikon VR F4 200-400mm , @ 210mm.
Exposure: Manual, F5, with -.3 Meter Compensation & 1/320 Speed
Crop: about 98% of Original size
ISO: 800

Natural Light, Not Baited, Not Set-Up, Not Lured-In.
Taken first day in May 30 @ 530PM, Raining constantly, From Zodiac, Handheld.
Constructive Comments and Critique encouraged.

Thanks for looking

Bill


Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 6, 2012 at 2:58 PM
I like that each bear is looking in the opposite direction. The larger image shows nice detail where it counts and the look from the cub really makes the shot for me, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM
A pretty cool view, looks like the cub is learning it's mother's survival lessons thoroughly. The soft light works well here, nice composition and excellent detail in both bears.

Sweet One Bill :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 6, 2012 at 10:44 PM
I agree with Jim and Ken, nice work! I like everything about it, including the mirrored poses. Extraordinary image, one of your nicest.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 6, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Precious symmetrical poses here Bill, this really makes the image special. Good choice to go for a central composition for these poses.Techs and processing look good too.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Jamie Douglas on November 7, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Ditto :)

Do you have any room in the FG in from the RAW file? I'd maybe add a touch more FG.
Registered on July 16, 2012, 10 Posts, 87 Comments