Sloth bears are not easy to find in Indian forests, even if we do see them they are generally very shy. This was the first time I saw one in the open near a watering hole in Ranthambor reserve in Rajasthan. Was happy to get this.
5D III
700mm
1/1000
f/6.3
ISO 1600
Hand held from a Suzuki Gypsy 4X4 safari vehicle
Hi Sanjeev - I too would be very excited to get this. I don't recall seeing very many images of a sloth bear out in the open. Shooting angle isn't great but I bet there wasn't much you could do about it at the time. Great eye contact and nice to see the claws. The shadow also adds a nice element for me.
Hi Sanjeev i would agree with Rachel , very special to get this guy out in the open .
I would be very happy if i could call this my image , color and tones looking good to me. You have lovely detail in the fur and well handled blacks under the given lighting situation .
Eye contact is nice addition .
HI Sanjeev -- You have got this guy very nicely in the open , very shy characters they are. Lovely details and nicely exposed . The eye contact somewhat compensates for the shooting angle . Enjoyed viewing this one. Nicely done . TFS !
This is one gorgeous looking Sloth Bear, Sanjeev!
Never seen this species before - awesome frame, well exposed and processed, lovely detail too, perfect framing. I also like the shadow, eye contact is great