The Dancing Bear Cub

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This is another image taken just after we arrived at Katmai. there were two little grizzly cubs and they were having the best time checking us out.

Nikon D3
Nikon 300 mm F2.8
ISO 400
1/1250, F10
manual

All comments are appreciated. Many thanks.

[David Fletcher]

Super pose and moment captured Judy. looks like it needs a contrast boost. Thanks for sharing.

[peter delaney]

a wonderful capture Judy..

agree with Mr Fletcher about contrast , would also suggest a CW rotation on the BG....

well done
peter

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

many thanks Peter and David for taking the time to comment. It is most appreciated. Peter I did consider a CW rotation but as I looked at the yellow flower fields in the BG they were straight and although the ground looks to be a little off if I did the CW rotation it would put the flower fields off so that is why I left it as taken but I certainly see why you suggested it as I too thought the same. Thanks.

[Charles Glatzer]

Judy,

Love the pose and timing! Agrre with others...post-processing appears a bit off on this one.

Happens to us all ;)

Best,

Chas

[Phil Ertel]

It has been a while since I visited Katmai. Your recent images have brought back fond memories and have made me envious. I love the moment you captured. The bear is sharp with good eye contact. I also think your composition pleasing and agree with you and would leave the orientation as is. Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Maxson]

Love the pose, Judy and agree that more contrast in the bear would likely be an improvement. - maybe the whole image could be a bit darker. :)

[DanWalters]

Love the pose of the bear and the colors of the background really add to the image.

[Harshad Barve]

lovely pose of a bear and gorgeous BG ,
TFS

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Judy,
I loved the pose. It must have been nice witnessing it. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Morkel Erasmus]

Hi Judy

contrast has been mentioned, and to me it could still use a tad more sharpening. love the pose, stare and light!

[Steve Canuel]

Great pose. All you needed was a little dust cloud/flying rocks behind him.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Would try a different crop, but just loved this frame, the pose is just too good.. congrats...

[Jasper Doest]

The pose is priceless...and I certainly would give it another try with the postprocessing as this would certainly be worth it. Looking at the fur of the bear, there seems to be quite a yellowcast in this photograph. If you would remove that, add some more contrast and sharpness you'd certainly have a winner in my book.