Tough Life

Welcome, Dave. I look forward to more photos and your critical comments about other photographers' images. I really have no comments about this excellent one, other than perhaps a little more at the bottom if it is available. Seems the Khutzeymateen Sanctuary is becoming extremely popular, especially with NPN members.

Thank you for the feedback Jim.  I think you are right, if I had more space around the bear could have been a touch improved. 
The Khutz is definitely gaining popularity and pretty quick.  Yeh for the bears!!!

Dave: welcome to NPN. A little more room all around would have been nice, but it is excellent as is and definitely brings a smile to one's face. Richard

Thanks Richard.  I will keep your feedback in mind when I see the bears again in the spring.

Welcome to NPN!  You are off to a good start with this bear image.  The bear sure looks comfortable.  Good detail in the bears coat and face.  Thanks for sharing.

Hi Dave! Welcome to NPN !
Contrary to your title 'Tough Life', he appears to be enjoying 'Relaxed Life'.
Great techs n wonderful pose! I agree with some more canvas at the bottom.

Jagdeep Rajput

Welcome to NPN, Dave.  This is a good look at this bear, "just hanging out".  I'm fine with the frame filling look at the bear.

Welcome to NPN, Dave. I really like the nice look at the claws and that contented "smile!"  Techs look quite fine.  This is certainly a keeper.  One thing to keep in mind if a capture attains wall hanging status, is that is is nice to have a little more space around for possible frame and mat.  As presented, this is already about as tight as one would want.  Again, welcome and we look forward to seeing more.