surgemaster wrote:
Excellent set, Jim. Had to be a blast to be there. I don't know if #11 is a crop, but I hope so. Too many favs to pick.
Rex
Thank you for the comment, Rex. It was a blast. #11 is about a 50% crop, she was still pretty close (20m?).
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douter wrote:
Excellent set Jim, of bears being bears and exhibiting their individual personalities.
Douglas
Thanks for the comment Douglas
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daralork wrote:
What a beautiful set!
Much appreciated.
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Jim, you did an incredible job with all of these. I would be on cloud 9 if these were mine. Such great composition, various poses and special interactions throughout.
I know if I was photographing these I could bearly [sic] contain myself.
Eric
I see from an answer that these were taken at Lake Clark. How far away were you? Camera and lens? What tour groups, if any, did you go with? Use them again. Feel free to PM me for tour groups answers.
kdacharya wrote:
beautiful series of bears in their natural environment.
I appreciate the comment.
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eyelaser wrote:
Jim, you did an incredible job with all of these. I would be on cloud 9 if these were mine. Such great composition, various poses and special interactions throughout.
I know if I was photographing these I could bearly [sic] contain myself.
Eric
Hi Eric - thank you for the feedback, and the "bearly" passable pun.
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runakid wrote:
I see from an answer that these were taken at Lake Clark. How far away were you? Camera and lens? What tour groups, if any, did you go with? Use them again. Feel free to PM me for tour groups answers.
Great set, all are truly fantastic, but I really like #12.
Lake Clark NP eh? Did you have a guide, workshop, or go it alone? Going to Alaska to hang with the bears is on my to do list, so any info would be much appreciated!
Great shots! I'm thinking of an AK trip, but not until the fall when the salmon (and eagles I hope) are running. Summer is probably a better time from the looks of your images.
d4mike wrote:
Great set, all are truly fantastic, but I really like #12.
Lake Clark NP eh? Did you have a guide, workshop, or go it alone? Going to Alaska to hang with the bears is on my to do list, so any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks for the nice comment, Mike. I will send you a PM.
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cohenfive wrote:
Great shots! I'm thinking of an AK trip, but not until the fall when the salmon (and eagles I hope) are running. Summer is probably a better time from the looks of your images.
If you go up to the Lake Clark falls when salmon run, you will get amazing shots. Frankly, I was there a little early for peak bear action, so your timing could be excellent.
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louie champan wrote:
Incredible work! You have to be proud of these.
thank you, Louie, I appreciate it.
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kevinvo007 wrote:
Great captures !
thanks Kevin
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Tapeman wrote:
Excellent shots! I'm guessing you weren't using a wide angle lens.
correct, never got wider than 100mm
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Lance B wrote:
What a brilliant series, Jim! Great behavioural photos and all just good fun.
Much appreciated Lance
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brimull wrote:
Beautiful series---and an astonishing variety! The fourth really captures the fearsome power of this apex predator.
Brian M.
I love your description of these bears, Brian. They are indeed fearsome apex predators. I swear, when I saw the male stand up to scratch his back on the tree, my jaw dropped. Simply massive, and the pine tree looked utterly fragile with him leaning on it. And when we startled one from down wind, the speed with which it ran blew my mind. It was an awesome experience.
Too many favs to pick.
