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Head Bear

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Posted by David Schoen on September 14, 2007 at 5:26 PM
Head Bear
iso200, 160th sec, 500mm, f4, D2X
another griz shot from British Columbia
Posted by Ned Fenimore on September 14, 2007 at 9:32 PM
This is a great portrait, David - I saw it while at work today, but couldn't comment until now. You should post this over on the fauna gallery as well.... :toast:
Posted by Mike Dawson on September 15, 2007 at 12:02 AM
Excellent David
Posted by John Williams on September 15, 2007 at 12:08 AM
Nice, tight, close-up David! Is that a specular reflection off the edge of the snout?

John
Posted by David Schoen on September 15, 2007 at 1:27 PM
I don't think so...I think that was on the bears snout. I could clone it out...
Posted by Erik Lundh on September 15, 2007 at 3:12 PM
WOW,
Now thats close up. Are you sure you weren't putting your self in any danger? I know you know what your doing. Just thought I would ask. :eek:
Posted by David Schoen on September 15, 2007 at 4:41 PM
The Orford River basin is the perfect place to photograph Griz. The Homalco First Nation has coexisted with the bears for 3000 years. They are never fed or allowed to get near human food or food sources. There seems to be a mutual trust between the Homalco and the bears. Yes, the guides have shotguns but they have never used them. The bears have mock charged the guides on several occasions but there has never been a mauling. As long as you don't disturb the food sources for the bears, you are okay. Also it is a good idea to know when to get out of their way. I felt perfectly safe, even with mother and cubs less than 25 feet from me.
Posted by David Schoen on September 15, 2007 at 4:50 PM
here is mom and a sleepy cub
Posted by Tom Kloster on September 16, 2007 at 9:34 PM
Amazing shot, David - there is no way that I would be able to remain calm with a bunch of free-ranging grizzlies in the vicinity! Mock-charge? Well, that ALONE could cause my untimely demise! :razz:

If Mike was talking about that white spot on the bear's nose, then yes, I'd vote for cloning it out.
Posted by dan elster on September 17, 2007 at 9:01 PM
This first image is nice, the second one is fabulous. Congrats. I'd love to know more about where and when. :toast: :toast: