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Posted by Danny Green on July 11, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Brown Bear
Not had much time to comment or post lately as I have been busy getting stuff done before I go away for about six weeks. This Guy came really close to our hide and took me by surprise, I had the 500mm lens on but went for this close portrait instead of trying to change. I had the chance to take a few compositions but I like this one might not be to everybodies taste but hey. I hope the next shot I post is a white one :wink:

Canon 1D MK11, 500mm Lens, 1/60, ISO 200

Danny

:wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 11, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Just a bit too tight for me Danny. If he had been a matter of even a couple of feet further back this would have been a craking close up portrait, especially with that really complimentary background.
Robert
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 11, 2008 at 3:15 PM
You know this one works for me Danny - liked it before and still do :toast:

Love the eye contact and the BG - and as for those two big swipe scars on his noggin, well, say it all really - nice one :wavey:

Have a good 'un matey :wavey:
Posted by Tom_W on July 11, 2008 at 3:57 PM
would make an excellent DPS with room for text on the LHS - noggin scars really add character
Posted by Gavin Law on July 11, 2008 at 4:34 PM
nice one Danny, works really well.

Gavin
Posted by Paul Inglis on July 11, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Hi Danny,

This is different! I've noticed a few have posted bears in my absence and some are just stunning. This image is tight, but very intriguing nonetheless! Those detailed eyes are awesome and the sheer sharpness is just wicked! You never said whether it was full frame or that you cropped to compose! If anything a wee bit to the bottom was enhance that impact! Stunning image! Enjoy your trip and watch those whites! :cool:
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on July 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Hello Paul this is full frame I have pictures with him a bit further over but I really liked this one as it leaves you wondering, not to everybodies taste but I always think you have to go with instinct with shots like this, just trying to be a little different. I will watch those whites :wink:

Danny
Posted by Paul Ashton on July 12, 2008 at 4:22 AM
Excellent Danny. Really close with lots plenty of detail. Well placed in the frame. I like it.
Posted by eric weight on July 12, 2008 at 9:18 AM
I like it too, great detail. Haven't they got tiny eyes?
:toast: Eric
Posted by Daniel Read on July 12, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Lovely portrait Danny :toast:

Is there any danger from these bears, and are they aware of you in the hide?

Cheers,

Dan.
Posted by PhilH on July 12, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Different and I think it works well... Have a good trip & speak soon.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on July 12, 2008 at 4:31 PM
an excellent image with real impact. The unusual composition works very well IMO.

Matt
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 15, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Great detail. Think I would have preferred the left hand side of his face to be in the frame, but a minor point really :smile: