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Just Hangin' Out.
Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 23 February 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I was able to watch some bear cubs last fall. They really are quite playful. Sometimes it seems they even play to the camera.This pose is one of my favourite shots. He just looked right at me, as if wondering why I was looking at him. Stay tuned, there is a mate to this shot in a few days.
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@Didier: Thank you
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
That is just terrific, Lee! Great capture!
23 Feb 2009 6:19am
@john4jack: Thank you. I almost did not go out that evening.
Mathilde from Fontainebleau, France
Wonderful portrait, with great tenderness! I love!!
23 Feb 2009 7:00am
@Mathilde: He wanted his picture taken. Thank you for visiting.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great nature shot I love it 5 stars from me
23 Feb 2009 7:02am
@jamesy: Thank you.
Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece
Amazing capture! Where did you find this lovely bear?
23 Feb 2009 10:28am
@Elena Kotrotsou: I found a trio of cubs just playing and hanging out. I managed to get oooodles of shots of them. Thank you for visiting.
Denise from Perry, United States
He seems so relaxed, how close were you? Did you just use a zoom or blow this up a bit? IT is so crisp that I think he can smell you.
23 Feb 2009 10:44am
@Denise: I was pretty close. I used my 70-300mm lens. He was as interested in me as I was in him.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What a little beauty, you've composed the photo perfectly, bravo Lee!
23 Feb 2009 12:03pm
@Lorraine: You're to kind to me. Thank you.
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
Lee another fanastic shot! This should be a poster! I can't wait to see the next one!
23 Feb 2009 12:35pm
@Marion: Thank you very much.
Mary from PA, United States
Oh wow!! This is too cute! It makes it so easy to forget they are wild.
Our neighbors experiences with bears are that the bears come too close...right up to the house and try to get in. Other people sometimes feed them and that's not a good thing to do. Makes for bad situations.
23 Feb 2009 2:23pm
@Mary: A person must always respect an animals space. Never invade their territory. Always give them room to do their own thing. A powerful telephoto lens help to ensure this. That way all encounters are pleasantly memorable. Thank you for dropping by and sharing your story.
Hema Iyer from Bangalore, India
Awesome shot. Great work. You are so close to the bear. Isnt it dangerous?
23 Feb 2009 2:41pm
@Hema Iyer: Hema, yes I was close, about 300' away. However, my vehicle was beside me with the door open. A strong telephoto lens helps also.
Ben from Harz, Germany
haha... thats nice...
but it looks like he have some problems getting down from the tree...
23 Feb 2009 3:02pm
@Ben: Trust me. He had no problem getting down. I even have shots of that also.
shallowregret from Kongsberg, Norway
looks a bit like you scared him up that three :-)
23 Feb 2009 4:17pm
@shallowregret: I never thought of it that way. However, He and his sibling were already in the tree. Friday's shot will show his climbing partner.
Don from spokane, United States
A wonderful action shot of this playful bear. I especially like how his foot is hanging loose. Nice one.
23 Feb 2009 4:58pm
@Don: This was the best of the series with him. I especially liked the leg hanging out and the expression on his face.
KC from Jackson Wyoming, United States
Lee nice shot! Bears are amazing and it is always a pleasure to observe them and have the opportunity to photograph them. You have done a great job capturing the playfulness of this cub.
23 Feb 2009 7:31pm
@KC: Thank for stopping by.
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
This is such a wonderful and beautifully observed shot, Lee. A stunning creature
23 Feb 2009 8:42pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Paul, Thank you for your continued support.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Dear Lee, this is a fantastic capture! Great shot with the bear looking right at you - nice work!
23 Feb 2009 8:48pm
@Scott Schilling: Thank you for stopping by.
@Veronelle: Thank you very much
Jen from St. George, United States
Great capture! It really is a fun pose. It must have been a lot of fun to watch them! :)
23 Feb 2009 10:53pm
@Jen: It was great. Thank you for stopping by.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Your photos are amazing! You have a way of shooting wildlife that captures personality- Beautiful stuff!
23 Feb 2009 10:57pm
@Tracy: Thank you for your kind words. Please visit again.
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Love the trailing leg, it just sums up the relaxed feel of this picture. It's great to see animals in their natural habitat.
23 Feb 2009 11:47pm
@Vinman: Thank you. Yes it is a privilege to view.
@Roberta: Thank you for stopping by. Please visit again.
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
A wonderful photo. The pose is terrific and the lighting is nice and warm too.
26 Feb 2009 5:52am
@Mike: thank you for visiting, please drop by again.
