Posted by Howard Cihak on July 29, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Taken June 1st, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
This big fella paused in his munching of the tender grasses and wildflowers to look me in the eye. Was it the rapid clicking of the shutter on my 5Dmk2? Was it the 100-400 lens that caught his eye? Or was it just that I knelt down to get level with him (and that made him consider broadening his dietary selection of the moment)?
Beautiful capture.. you might consider lightening up the lower right just a tad to bring out a little more fur texture as it seems pretty dark in that corner, but very nice capture indeed!
Posted by Pam Colander on July 29, 2010 at 10:33 AM
That's not happiness to see you...great contact and expression Howard. Surprised he doesn't have grass/wildflowers hanging out of his mouth.
PS - the exposure looks fine throughout the image on my monitor.
Posted by Brian Jackson on July 29, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Great shot. I always love bear shots!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 29, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Nice portrait! Even at 400mm he's a little close for my comfort.
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15 repliesThis big fella paused in his munching of the tender grasses and wildflowers to look me in the eye. Was it the rapid clicking of the shutter on my 5Dmk2? Was it the 100-400 lens that caught his eye? Or was it just that I knelt down to get level with him (and that made him consider broadening his dietary selection of the moment)?
We'll never know, thank heavens.
PS - the exposure looks fine throughout the image on my monitor.
Exposure looks great on my monitor, as well.
You lucky devil you....