Salmons Last Moments

[Roman Kurywczak]

Some make it......some don't. Cycle of life in action and this guy....who I nicknamed "Hot Tub".....because he sat in the pools directly below the falls.....was prolific. He happened to turn the fish our way this time as he walked away to eat it.....always facing slightly away from platform.
Inhindsight.....could have gone to f11 and sacrificed some speed......but focus point is the front shoulder..parallel to snout..felt that f8 was enough.
Canon 1D Mark lll with the 100-400mm hand held at ISO 800 and f8 for 1/2000 sec. Cropped from left and slightly off top (you know my love of tight crops)

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Roman,
I have been enjoying your bear images. The open mouth of the fish is terrific. The bear is nicely framed by the froth. The water stream falling from the ear is nice as well. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Nick Palmieri]

Name is perfect!

[Rich Ikerd]

Exceptional Roman. The contrast of the salmon pink with the brown fur and white water grabs your attention right away. Not sure why you are concerned about the f-stop - the image looks pretty sharp throughout the important parts of the image. The higher shutter speed was the way to go.

[Grace Scalzo]

Looks fine to me, Roman. What I noticed first was the fish looking at the bear. What a story, colorful, too!

[Dave Mills]

Roman, Top image in my book. Has everything going for it from comp,sharpness,lighting and what sets it apart...drama! Love the salmon and it's rich color. Beautiful capture!

[denise ippolito]

Wow!I guess that's why you go to Alaska for that shot!! Really great comp. The fish looking at the bear puts this over the top for me!!Well done!!Congrats!!

[Danny Laredo]

I like the way you framed this one.
Nice action and story.

[Kiran Khanzode]

This pic increased my appetite...need fish ! :-). Great froth all around, the open mouth and eye contact from the fish is great !

[Harshad Barve]

This is absolute cracking shot
I am loving everything about this
TFS

[Steve Canuel]

Tight crop works well here. Great looking subjects. I like the wake created by the bear breaking up the roiling rapids, gives a sense of movement to the river.

[David Fletcher]

Outstanding shot Roman. Best bits already mentioned. Very well done!

[Subharghya]

Quite an engaging image .. Very Well Caught by both of you and your subject :)

[peter delaney]

Great image Roman..... all the good points covered, I know you like tight crops.. but I would have liked more space on top....

[John Ippolito]

Outstanding, Roman! I also like the eddy created by the bear in the current. And of course the great salmon and bear interaction captured.

[Krijn Trimbos]

Truly spectecular! The bear is cool, but what really does it for me is the water pooring out of the salmon!! The foamy water make a nice setting. Excellent shot Roman!

[Nick Palmieri]

Poor Salmon! Another awesome image from Alaska.

[Morkel Erasmus]

I just love how it seems like the fish is staring up at the bear in a pleading gesture to let it go. tight crop not a nit in this case. lovely action captured.

[Fabs Forns]

This is probably my favorite so far from our trip. Glad you had a great time!!!
And lots of goodies to show too ;)

[Tim Rucci]

I think this is your best shot so far, and the tight crop works fine for me here. Great color on the fish. Well done.

[Julie Kenward]

I'm late to the show but what a show it is! Man, that fish stare is priceless! Love how the water/foam is so bright white - it really sets off the salmon.

[Sid Garige]

Fantastic timing Roman. Brilliant comp and well execution.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Awesome work Roman! I love it very much. You make me wanna got there NOW! Thanks for sharing man!

[Mitchell Krog]

Really top notch image Roman.