Brown bear sil, BC

[Charles Glatzer]

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BC '09

Backlighting can often provide dramatic results. I watched this sow and her cub walk the shore and waited for her to hit the light at the point, choosing the dramatic backlighting instead of going around to the other side for frontal lighting. Note- it is important when shooting a silhouette to make sure the subject is easily identifiable.

1Ds Mark III, 70-200mm
Manual,1/800 @ f/5.6, ISO 400
Post-production-CS4

See you where there is light, or at the computer

Best,

Chas

[Harshad Barve]

Beautiful image Chas , I loved the way Bear is placed in frame
Lovely lighting and serene feel of place
TFS

[Graham Smith.]

Absolutely beautiful capture Chas,
I love the mood of this image. Great warm lighting, calm water, and the mist is a nice bonus.

[David Fletcher]

This image has to be one of my favorites of yours Chas. Wonderful comp, lighting and use of habitat.

[Katie Rupp]

Everything is just right, here, peaceful and serene. I really like the light hitting the treeline.

[Rich Ikerd]

Another winner Chas. Composition here is outstanding. I really like how the silhouette is further enhanced by the strong side-lighting as well.

[Morkel Erasmus]

superb animalscape Chas! love the fact that it's indistinguishably a bear, as you said, as well as the surroundings.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

A fabulous image. Love the composition and feel. Nice treatment. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[James Galletto]

Hey I know that bear you know I like it thanks for the great trip.

Jim

[DanWalters]

Love the mixture of light and shadow. Adds a lot of depth.

[Steve Canuel]

Really nice. I like the arrow of light vegetation jutting into the water as well as the fading light on the top of the distant treeline.