Wading In Khuzeymateen

Nice looking bear. I like the good look at the front foot and the claws. I found myself longing for a better look at the eyes. Blame Brad for that. (smile) I think the shot captures the essence of Khuzeymateen, at least from all of the images that I have seen. Very nice capture. One to be proud of.

Really like the detail the larger image offers. The bear really stands out against the dark background and your composition appears to have him nestled between the branches of the trees. A front shot would have been nice but I am always amazed when images such as these are captured, full face or not. The greenery in the image is also a pleasing framing for the bear.

The effect of the brighter bear lifting from the dark background makes for good drama. I like the tension in the pose and the claws showing with bright highlights. As presented I think I would crop a little from the left to about where the diagonal limb goes into the water...because I feel it minimizes the sense of linear distraction in that part of the frame, and other lines lead nicely to the bear.

Hello Jerry

Yes, A Very Special Place for sure. Was some distance away at this time using the 200mm. & the one Eye was evident but with that head turn the other eye is seen but not direct and full .

Hello Beth
Thanks, Yes the brighter colouring does Snap out from the background nicely, & I prefer the Head position to a Full Frontal view.

Lon
Thanks, Cropping suggestion Noted, Thanks, I will look into this.

Appreciate the Constructive suggestions from All.

Bill

As others have mentioned, the grizzly against the vast dark greenery really stands out. The raised paw and the fixed look makes one wonder - what is it looking at? Is the raised paw a prelude to move forward rapidly, or to turn back from perceived danger? Mystery.... mmmm!

Hello Ajit

Thanks, It's Springtime in the Khutzeymateen & this brings out the Boys to play. Breeding time is Very Intence for the Bears, Always looking away & over their shoulder for intruders. This young female was being followed by a large male bear during my time in the Khutzeymateen. Each day they appeared closer together, as this Blonde Coloured female was coming into her season. She is about to enter the waters of the estuary and swim a short distance to a small Grassy island where she can ChoW down on the Sedge Grasses. These bears have just emereged from their Winter Dormancy and are Extremely hungry.
Hope this sets the Scene ?

Thanks

Bill

Nice shot Bill - I agree with Lon's crop suggestion, no other nits from me.

Excellent exposure Bill. I agree with Lon on how nicely the honey colored bear stands out from the darkness. If there is room, might look at cropping down from the top to exclude the light-colored rock at the top and add just a sliver more water at the bottom. There is a definite gritty realism in this bear photo; she's wet, there are rocks and stumps and dirt and she's watchful and precariously posed on the limbs of a nasty old snag. Cool!

Hello Clint and Gary

Thanks for taking the time to submit.

Gary
I see the rock up higher and can probably adjust for it. There is an island of sedge grass between us and any lower crop would
not work here. This is a Very Wild place with many obtrusive shoreline entanglemnts , especially when the tide is receding ( up to 20 foot tide) . But makes for interest and timing the opportunities to capture! The guides (Tom & Brad) were Spectacular
with their knowledge and tenacity to stay with it , the weather ( Rained each day , sometimes all day) was not an issue for me and really appreciated being able to endure the extremely long days( 7am until after 10pm) sometimes, This is an Adventure to Remember !! Very Special time:)

Bill

Congrats Bill, great image

What a setting. Great Photograph. Congratulations.

Agree with Lon and Gary re the cropping, great contrast and detail in this shot.