Sushi anyone?

[Todd Frost]

Another bear (mother of cub previously posted) eating a salmon. Wish I had more above and below.
D300, 400 2.8, 1/200, f2.8, iso800, man exp.
Thanks for looking, comments and critiques appreciated.
Todd

[Gen Benjamin]

Wow those claws are amazing. Wish for a bit of the bears eye in the photo but still a neat close up of the fish & the claws
Gen

[Steve Canuel]

Hey Todd,
Tight comp works for me. Like Gen, I wish for some of the bear's eye in the photo to strengthen the predator/prey, last moments of life angle but I like the opposing direction of the impressive claws and the fishes head. Maybe warm up the fur only just a touch?

[Harshad Barve]

Very different perspective here and I liked it very much , VWD
TFS

[Rachel Hollander]

Todd - I wish that either the fish or the bear were angled a bit more toward you but the claw and the lone tooth shown are impressive. I like the way you thought outside the box here to make it work comp wise.

TFS,
Rachel

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Todd, very fdifficult to get stuff like this and the bears seem to know which way NOT to turn and I can sympathize in your frustration. :D

Would agree on a bit more image above, but the comp works and it illustrates well what is happening, especially with those claws. I might just add a bit more in curves & contrast just to give it a bit more punch, perhaps just over the bear?

TFS
Steve

[Marc Mol]

Agree with your self critique here Todd, still, the raised paw, dripping coat and droplets are still enough to hold interest.
TFS

[Grace Scalzo]

To my eye, the image here is the bear's impressive claws seconded by the visible yellow tooth. I'm wondering if you might consider a crop that emphasizes those elements? The bear and fishes head being angled away don't work for me.

[Todd Frost]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Steve, will give it a go on the suggestion. Grace, will take a look @ a tighter crop as well.
Thanks again.
Todd

[Stu Bowie]

Todd, I like the crop as is, and good show of the claws. It looks like he's kissing the salmon, as a last right before he tucks in.

[Todd Frost]

Thanks Stuart, you comments are always appreciated.
Todd