Black Bear

[Edward Fisher]

I found this male black bear, out on the tidal flats having a rest as he waited for a fresh run of salmon to enter the creek.




Canon 7D, 70-200mm f2.8 + 2xTC @ 400mm, tripod mounted. ISO 1000, F6.3, 1/640 sec, Topaz Denoise.

[Ken Watkins]

For me this is great, nice detail in the fur and a "cosy" pose.

Some may be put of by the BG being so colourful, but I find it strangely attractive. I may try to dareken the brighter areas a little.

[Harshad Barve]

This works for me too , lovely pose , great fur details and amazing BG
TFS

[Morkel Erasmus]

I like this as well, although I might be tempted to turn down overall brightness just a tad

[Robert Amoruso]

Nice to see a Black Bear here. Overall, I like this image. I like his relaxed posture and the BG is ok with me. Agree with toning down the brightness.

[Gary Hamilton]

great detail in the fur and the look on its face make this image for me. interesting and different background help out as well. You must have been fairly close to the bear--be careful out there!

[Rachel Hollander]

I agree with the others, great detail in the fur, cute expression but might want to try to tone done the brightness a little.

TFS,
Rachel