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Wow - thank you for all the responses, votes, and kind words  It's truly appreciated.
#1 was really a ridiculously lucky shot. I spotted the cubs in a tree while driving down Hyatt Lane. No one around, I hiked out and maneuvered around until I had a nice view of this little guy. I couldn't have posed him better or put him in a better spot - it just worked out really well. I have tons of cub-on-a-branch photos that I'd be embarrassed to show, but every now and then I guess you get one
I’ve also been lucky with expressions - but I think the bears are always really expressive anyway.
Ted ellis wrote:
Steve:
An excellent series. 1 and 2 are dynamite IQ. I like the poses in the others but they are not up to the quality of the first two.
Ted
Thanks Ted - The last three - especially the cubs, might need just a little more love in the post processing dept. Not sure though - it was foggy and there’s just not a lot of room to much the files. Still, worth another look - thanks
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larryt wrote:
all great images.. when is the best time to go for cub photos? I talk about going some day so this inspires me to go some day for a week or so. Thanks for sharing..
June for sure - you can see bear most anytime from May - Nov, but the blackberries ripen in June. Blackberries only grow open meadows, so it brings the bears out of the dark woods into the light. Tons of them gather in Cade's Cove. I've talked to people who have seen upwards of 30 in a day (I've not, but I take off when the light gets bad and I avoid the place in the evening - no amount of bears can overcome the traffic frustrations!)
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kosin wrote:
Spectacular set!
Greg
Thank you!
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DeweyB1 wrote:
Awesome shots
Thanks
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big country wrote:
They are all really amazing. if you wanna hook up in the smokies let me know... i am down there frequently.
I’m usually down there with my buddy Jim throughout the month of June. Hopefully we can cross paths
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ckcarr wrote:
They're all great Steve, but my favorite is the first one. That little guy, you want to take home with you.
Thanks!
I'm glad his mother didn't think that was my plan,  She was right under the tree!
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morris wrote:
First and last for me Steve. The first is the winner though
Morris
My favorite too Thanks!
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Fred Miranda wrote:
Incredible series Steve! The first one is amazing. Got my vote. 
Thanks!
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pike40 wrote:
Great set Steve, #1 and #2 are my picks.
Mike
Thanks!!
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Jim Servies wrote:
Fantastic Steve! Give me shout when you head this way. You probably can find the bears easier than I can and they are my neighbors.
Thansk!
Sounds good - hopefully we’ll cross paths
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Imagemaster wrote:
Awesome shots, Steve. First one has it all.
Tony
Thanks Tony!
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lowside67 wrote:
I think the first and last shots are outstanding. Nice work with an 850mm focal length at 1/400 as well!
Thanks - the credit goes to my tripod more than me though
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brian_sp wrote:
fantastic shots Steve, on top of being great shots they all also nail the cuteness factor
Thanks
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KCollett wrote:
Fun (and good) shots Steve. The cubs are so cute (unlike those from Chicago). Sure a lot of green reflected onto the snout of the first one.
Thanks!
It's funny, I never really noticed the green in his face until you pointed it out. I made a quick fix and the improved image is now up instead. Thanks!!!!
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inthewild wrote:
absolutely fantastic!
Thanks!
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surfnron wrote:
A great set Steve. I'd be happy with any of these, but the first two stand out ~ Ron
Thanks
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tfoltz wrote:
Great set, got my vote
-Tim
Awesome - thanks so much!
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mikedec wrote:
All incredible, but that first one is just amazing.
Thanks!!
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skibum5 wrote:
wow, that might be the best set of Black Bear shots I've seen
great poses and rich colors!
and the first one is super awesome
Thanks
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kmunroe wrote:
#1 for me Steve
Thanks - it’s my fav too
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ScottHM wrote:
Nice set of images...really love that first one, but that pose and expression you're getting in the 3rd is fantastic
Thanks!
Yeah, he looks like he’s up to something, doesn’t he?
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sibirdie wrote:
Truly outstanding series. IMO, 1 can be on the cover of any magazine
Thanks - now I just gotta tell the mags Actually, #1 just won an Honorable Mention in the NWF photo contest (against 10K+ images).
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Great set with #1 and 4 being my top picks. 
Thanks Herb!
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eyelaser wrote:
Stunning Steve...first one is cover material!
Eric
Thanks
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psharvic wrote:
Nice work Steve. The 1st is exceptional
Thanks!!
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psharvic wrote:
Nice work Steve. The 1st is exceptional
Thanks
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shekarn64 wrote:
Amazing and lovely set!
Thank you
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mspencer1 wrote:
Spectacular set! The first one is my favorite!
Thanks!
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Chris Schlaf wrote:
Top notch images all the way through
GMV
Thanks Chris!
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Hardcore wrote:
Love these Steve. Such emotional shots of the bears. I love the ones of the cubs. #1 and #4 are amazing!
Thanks - I think bears are some of the most expressive animals I photograph. Seems like all you have to do is hang around and you end up with some kind of cool expression or pose
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David Leask wrote:
Fantastic shots Steve. They really are gorgeous creatures
David
Agree - When I first started doing wildlife, I actually resisted them - seemed like it was too much effort. Now, I can’t stay away!
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harshaj1 wrote:
These are fantastic Steve, 1 and 4 are super.
Harsha
Thanks Harsha!
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mitesh wrote:
Yep, definitely got my vote! I love the simplicity of the images, and yet there is so much "feeling" in them.
Thanks for the kind words and the vote
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