72chevelle454 wrote:
Shelley Well Done I think that bear in #3 saw his first human of the season too.
Thanks Chad... I am thinking that cub is the same one the park had trouble with last year. They think someone fed it as it was always hanging around the road, which is also where I found this one. I know they had to pepper spray it a couple times last year. It was approaching cars. Thankfully when this cub saw me this year, it just got off the road, and rambled down the hillside.
May 12, 2008 at 03:08 PM
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Shasoc wrote:
Excellent job, Shelley. Both series, the bear and the rams, are awesome. I like the clarity, the color tones, and the fine detail of all the images. 1, 3, and 11 are my favorites.
Socrate
Thanks Socrate.
May 12, 2008 at 03:08 PM
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Terry D wrote:
Oh God... you and Lou and the bears... How far away were you from it Shelley? I love to see pics of em, but I don't think I could do bears close up.
Very nice series... beautiful shots of the Rams on the hillsides.
Terry
Thanks Terry. I was very close to the cub. These were taken with the 70-200... but I was in my car when I took them, or standing beside it.
May 14, 2008 at 02:18 PM
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lhdvries wrote:
Wow, I'm so envious !!. Beautiful shots, all. I kind of like 11 the best, but wouldn't want my life to depend on having to pick just one.
Thanks kindly Leon.
May 14, 2008 at 02:18 PM
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Psych101 wrote:
Fabulous bear shots, Shelley. You must have been waaay too close unless you were in your car. The ram shots are unbelievably good, but those bear close-ups are stunning and so hard to get. Very well done. I always enjoy your work.
Carole
Thanks Carole... I was in my car for the bear shots, or standing right beside it with the door open. But this bear was more interested in finding something to eat... other than humans I assume.
May 14, 2008 at 02:19 PM
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thehotel wrote:
Very nice series, I really enjoyed seeing these.
Wacky roger
Thanks Roger
May 14, 2008 at 02:20 PM
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OwlsEyes wrote:
Wow are these images amazing. I really like the ram portraits backed by the evergreens... While the bears are great, I think the young ram jumping from ledge to ledge is an awesome capture!
cheers,
bruce
Thanks for the kind remarks Bruce.
May 14, 2008 at 02:20 PM
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AhrenL wrote:
#1 & #14 are my favorites. How do you pick your border colors? By each individual shot? Do you sample colors from the capture?
Thanks kindly. I pick the colors from colors in the photo. Its an easy thing to do and gives me an idea for future framing of prints.
May 14, 2008 at 02:21 PM
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Incredible shots, Shelley. My very favorite is #12. Wonderful perspective, BG, pose and the framing you have chosen enhances it nicely. Other picks: 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7. Thanks for sharing.
May 14, 2008 at 02:35 PM
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Great series, Shelley. Hope you're staying in your car
May 16, 2008 at 12:53 PM
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A superb series, a joy to watch!
Claude
May 16, 2008 at 03:38 PM
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Super captures and super processing. I like all of them.
Jude
May 16, 2008 at 03:43 PM
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rkw624 wrote:
These are really nice. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks kindly.
May 20, 2008 at 05:08 PM
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Jfarmer wrote:
Nice shots: 1,7,8, & 11 are my standouts.
Jon
Thanks Jon.
May 20, 2008 at 05:08 PM
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harshaj1 wrote:
Fine series and hard to pick a favorite.
Harsha
Thanks Harsha.
May 20, 2008 at 05:08 PM
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Ed Robertson wrote:
WOW Very Well Done. Ed
Thanks Ed
May 20, 2008 at 05:09 PM
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JJBub wrote:
Incredible shots, Shelley. My very favorite is #12. Wonderful perspective, BG, pose and the framing you have chosen enhances it nicely. Other picks: 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Cris.. good to hear from you. Glad to know you are still around.
May 20, 2008 at 05:09 PM
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MaggieBee wrote:
Great series, Shelley. Hope you're staying in your car
Thanks Maggie... and yes, I am staying in my car, or right beside the open door.
May 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
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Claude wrote:
A superb series, a joy to watch!
Claude
Thanks kindly Claude.
May 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
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Jude Perera wrote:
Super captures and super processing. I like all of them.
Jude
Thanks kindly Jude.
May 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
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absolutely amazing shots! but i have to admit, i would have been outta there as soon as that bear made eye contact!
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I think that bear in #3 saw his first human of the season too. 
Very Well Done. Ed