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Brown Bear close-up

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Posted by Edwin kats on July 19, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Brown Bear close-up
This was an amazing experience, I tell you!!!!
About 15 feet in front of the hide, this bear was standing just in the right pose to make a good close-up.

Full frame 1/200 sec. F9

Edwin Kats
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 19, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Hells bells Edwin, now that IS close. If you are going for a close up then get close and you have certainly done that! Fantastic bear shot. Best I've seen.

Robert
Posted by John Robinson on July 19, 2008 at 5:43 PM
That's a really dramatic image. The cropping may have enhanced it some what too. certainly very brave.!
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 19, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Looks like an underpant moment to me-a moment to remember i bet-nice comp

Dave :wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 19, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Very impressive matey :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on July 19, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Cracking image Edwin

Great comp & detail

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Posted by Brett Lewis on July 20, 2008 at 4:25 AM
Like this a lot, lots of detail and great impact. Very well seen and taken. Comp work really well to.

Brett. :cool:
Posted by Tom Smit on July 20, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Terrific image. Where have you been for taken this?
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 20, 2008 at 6:27 AM
Now this is rally hard to top Edwin.
Congratulations :wavey:
You only can hope that the hide is strong enough.
cheers,
Bertl
Posted by Simon Litten on July 20, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Stunning!

Simon
Posted by eric weight on July 20, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Well that is a dramatic shot and no mistake. The fur looks really soft, you should have tried stroking it as well while it was so close? :biggrin:
Just a great shot Edwin. :toast: Eric
Posted by Elliott Neep on July 20, 2008 at 1:31 PM
All said - Impact, texture, composition, sheer excitement. This shot has it all. For me, seeing the whites of the eyes, and that open mouth make this very special. Also, a really different bear shot from the norm. Hope you brought a spare pair of pants! Great work Edwin!
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Posted by Matt Cole on July 20, 2008 at 3:45 PM
another beauty Edwin, an image with real impact.

Matt
Posted by Gavin Law on July 20, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Excellent Edwin. As Elliot says 'different from the norm" which just makes it even better.

Gavin
Posted by eric weight on July 20, 2008 at 5:19 PM
I just re-visited this shot and I have to say that the detail makes this the next best thing to being there. The little foam bubbles, nicks and blood vessels inside the mouth and the bloodshot eyes. Fantastic detail.
Posted by Edwin kats on July 20, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Thanks everyone for all those kind words.

:toast: Edwin :toast: