p.5 #2 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Jim McCann wrote:
Henrik,
Perhaps you'll share some other images of your adventure with us? Katmai and the surrounding area is a fabulous place, as is much of Alaska. How was your weather? Bad weather is born in that part of Alaska and it can be very frustrating to a photographer. I've had many a day when the shutters were quiet, but when the sun shined I let those shutters rip...if the bears were still posing, of course!
More coming from Alaska...I've just been slow at processing. Summer has finally decided to show up here on the we(s)t coast.
p.5 #4 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Thomas Sanders wrote:
Man what a thrill to be approached by this magnificent creature and thank goodness you had your short glass with you It's a beautiful image Henrik and I know the memories that go with it will last you a lifetime
Big and hearty congratulations buddy!!!
Tom
Thanks my friend, I appreciate that. And yes, this is something I shall not forget for a loooooooong time. I had brought the 24-105 thinking I'd use it for some landscape work. Go figure. Glad I didn't leave it behind.
p.5 #11 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Ummmm, I'm a little late to the party and read the update on the shot.
Holy smack that is one hair raising shot you got Henrik! I'd have to say that that bear gifted you this opportunity for your true, sincere respect for nature and its animals. I bet you felt a whoooosh of wind when it strolled by, I can't get over that eye contact he made with you.............no doubt who was in control of this situation!
Congrats my friend, I can't see any reason not to share your other images with us too I would love to also have seen a shot from behind you that included you into this shot!
Wonderful image Henrik
Karl
p.5 #12 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Morrie F wrote:
This is the kind of shit that gives all of us a bad name !
And this is why I have stoped shooting because there are too many people that think they know it all, when they were not even there what a joke. I personally have shot with Henrick and he is always concerned with getting to close but when a bear approhes you what would this know it all think we should do ?? My advice to him is run like hell holding a bag full of fish.
No problem Henrick I got told the same when a barred owl flew over and landed on my lens Ed
p.5 #14 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Lots has been said Henrik, and there should be lots to say about such a dynamite shot. Great pose, lovely BG, low angle is exceptionally effective, and the light is wonderful. Combined with your talent and gonads of polished steel, the result is incredible.
p.5 #16 · **UPDATED: Katmai, Brown Bear and a 24-105.
Hi Henrik, great shot! and thanks for adding the additional information. I think that as many of us here know, if you are out around wildlife a lot, sometimes you subject just comes to you. I'm really glad you shared this shot, and the story behind it.
-Andrew