As Mum was further on fishing, this Spring cub decided to follow suit, but kept looking back for reassurance and more importantly, what next to do once he got into the river. You can see the size of bugs you have to deal with around his head!!!!
Steve
Subject: Grizzly Spring cub fishing in flowing river (Ursus arctos horribilis)
Location: Katmai, Alaska
Camera: Canon MKIII
Lens: 500f/4 - Wimberley head/Gitzo tripod
Exposure: 1/500s at f/5.6 ISO400 +0.33 stop compensation
Crop: Slight tighter for presentation (original capture vertical)
Posted by Barry Southon on April 17, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Steve
A cracking image, well worth encountering the man eating bugs of AK in order to obtain it. Whilst as I have mentioned previously the shared information is really appreciated. Would I be pushing my luck to ask if the estimated distance of the subject from the lens could be included? If this is viewed as appropriate. I use UKNP as a tutorial media and knowledged of the subject distance would be useful.
Posted by Neil Burton on April 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Yes I like that Steve, would love to get back to Alaska someday.
Hi Barry, I don't have an issue and if I don't include what you want just ask. Just looked at the RAW and cannot see Subject distance which would give me the distance sadly. However if I find it I will post it.
Cheers Neil.
Posted by David Sewell on April 17, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Barry raises an interesting point, it would be great to have distance to subject. However, although I can find subject distance range in my raw data, it says "0" for every lens/camera combination I use. Perhaps it is one of those things we might get a few more years down the line, or does it occur in other people's cameras or software?
As for the picture, a great shot, Steve, up to your usual high standard. And the mossies? I think they scare me more than the bears!
David
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Excellent quality Steve but far too many bugs in the air for my personal liking !!! I would be eaten alive.
I like the vertical crop, I think horizontal would have made it quite difficult to compose.
Cheers
Austin
PS. No idea about subject distance. Is this standard data or only available in certain cameras?
Posted by Barry Southon on April 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Steve
I'm only trying to simplify my process of understanding by requesting subject distance. Best guess would be fine as and when, it introduces another significant aspect that can also be of great benefit.
I find that the subject distance pops up now and again I'll look up how and when to be more accurate.
Sorry I didn't want to detract from the first class image.
Thanks guys, believe me you would want to take these guys home with you very easily, but I think Mum may have other ideas.
Barry on the MKIII I cannot see anywhere it will give Subject difference, but MKIV does, so will include it next time. Estimate subject distance about 20-30ft.
Nice one... for me I would perhaps place the subject a bit higher in the frame, but that is more a personal preference... re subject distance in the exif data, there is provision in the specification but it is only going to be active on more recent bodies and only certain lenses, and of course an guestimate can only be that and is very subjective....
Posted by Phil Ellard on April 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM
very nice Steve, there's great detail and texture in the fur and the flies are an interesting addition. The comp looks about right to me.
Matt
Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Cracking image Steve and the flies really add to the story. Amazed at the DOF at f5.6 Not sure of the size of a spring grizzly cub but with a 500mm lens I would have thought 30-40 feet or say 10-13 paces away might be more accurate. I was testing my focus on the 500mm at 10 paces on a cornflakes box and it pretty much filled the image. I think the main question should be......how far away was mum? Alaska is my dream destination. One day if I hit the jackpot!
Nick.
Posted by Paul Whippey on April 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Superb photo Steve. No nits whatsoever and I'm glad you kept the bugs in shot! I'd love to visit Alaska one day, but I'm not sure I could tolerate those insects!
Posted by David Taylor on April 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM
The flies are great and the bear is not bad as well. An excellent 2D image.
Discussion
15 repliesSteve
Subject: Grizzly Spring cub fishing in flowing river (Ursus arctos horribilis)
Location: Katmai, Alaska
Camera: Canon MKIII
Lens: 500f/4 - Wimberley head/Gitzo tripod
Exposure: 1/500s at f/5.6 ISO400 +0.33 stop compensation
Crop: Slight tighter for presentation (original capture vertical)
A cracking image, well worth encountering the man eating bugs of AK in order to obtain it. Whilst as I have mentioned previously the shared information is really appreciated. Would I be pushing my luck to ask if the estimated distance of the subject from the lens could be included? If this is viewed as appropriate. I use UKNP as a tutorial media and knowledged of the subject distance would be useful.
Cheers Neil.
As for the picture, a great shot, Steve, up to your usual high standard. And the mossies? I think they scare me more than the bears!
David
I like the vertical crop, I think horizontal would have made it quite difficult to compose.
Cheers
Austin
PS. No idea about subject distance. Is this standard data or only available in certain cameras?
I'm only trying to simplify my process of understanding by requesting subject distance. Best guess would be fine as and when, it introduces another significant aspect that can also be of great benefit.
I find that the subject distance pops up now and again I'll look up how and when to be more accurate.
Sorry I didn't want to detract from the first class image.
Keith.
Barry on the MKIII I cannot see anywhere it will give Subject difference, but MKIV does, so will include it next time. Estimate subject distance about 20-30ft.
Cheers
Steve
Matt
Nick.