Black Bears and Cubs 2026
p.2 #1Black Bears and Cubs 2026
M1stphotography wrote:
These are obviously outstanding photos. Congratulations, great work. Would you mind explaining some of the equipment and settings you used, as well as the weather/lighting conditions at the time? Thanks.
Hi Matthew. Welcome to FM. Sure, these all were shot with a Canon R5 and RF 600 F4 & a RF 100-500. As these were shot over a few days, settings and weather were all over the place. Most were shot with the 600 and cropped, I believe the last one was with the 100-500. Most of these were in the woods , the first one was under a walnut tree, with dappled light. Hope this helps.
John
These are obviously outstanding photos. Congratulations, great work. Would you mind explaining some of the equipment and settings you used, as well as the weather/lighting conditions at the time? Thanks.
Hi Matthew. Welcome to FM. Sure, these all were shot with a Canon R5 and RF 600 F4 & a RF 100-500. As these were shot over a few days, settings and weather were all over the place. Most were shot with the 600 and cropped, I believe the last one was with the 100-500. Most of these were in the woods , the first one was under a walnut tree, with dappled light. Hope this helps.
John
Jun 09, 2026 at 07:42 PM
p.2 #3Black Bears and Cubs 2026
csinseattle wrote:
John,
Great set and sequence, fun
Chris S
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Wow ! Stunning and lovely set John !
Ronny
Thanks guys. Appreciate you looking and commenting.
John
John,
Great set and sequence, fun
Chris S
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Wow ! Stunning and lovely set John !
Ronny
Thanks guys. Appreciate you looking and commenting.
John
Jun 10, 2026 at 06:46 PM
p.2 #5Black Bears and Cubs 2026
morris wrote:
A delight to view John. Was this the Smokies?
Morris
Thank you Morris. Yes this was GSMNP.
John
A delight to view John. Was this the Smokies?
Morris
Thank you Morris. Yes this was GSMNP.
John
Jun 11, 2026 at 06:05 AM
p.2 #7Black Bears and Cubs 2026
kdacharya wrote:
these are delectable. superb. where are these taken? Smokey mnts ?
Thank you. Yes all were taken in GSMNP. Thanks for looking and commenting.
John
these are delectable. superb. where are these taken? Smokey mnts ?
Thank you. Yes all were taken in GSMNP. Thanks for looking and commenting.
John
Jun 11, 2026 at 06:26 PM
p.2 #8Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Just fantastic photography John! Love "babies" of any sort.......
Wonderful photography here!
Dan
Wonderful photography here!
Dan
Jun 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
p.2 #9Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Ted ellis wrote:
Great series John. YGMV
Thanks Ted. Appreciate your comment and vote.
John
Jun 12, 2026 at 06:58 PM
p.2 #10Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Those are amazing. How far away were you at any given time?
Jun 12, 2026 at 09:13 PM
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p.2 #11Black Bears and Cubs 2026
louie champan wrote:
Most impressive John, incredible images. Easy vote!
Thanks for the kid words my friend. Appreciate your continued support.
John
Most impressive John, incredible images. Easy vote!
Thanks for the kid words my friend. Appreciate your continued support.
John
Jun 13, 2026 at 05:05 AM
p.2 #12Black Bears and Cubs 2026
astralbyte wrote:
Also interested in the lens and equipment you used here and approximately how far away you were. Even though they’re black bears and not brown, I bet mama bear wouldn’t have been too happy with you getting super close!
Welcome to FM. All shot with a Canon R5 and a RF 600 F4 with extenders. A few shot with a RF 100-500. In my experience bears are like people, all have different personalties. Sometimes the same bear can be more or less tolerant at different times and situations. Commonsense and experience are your guides. Some of these I was on the edge of the woods shooting into the woods. Others I was in the woods with them. I try to never get to close, not really necessary given today's equipment. Honestly, I think you get more natural behavior buy keeping your distance.
John
Also interested in the lens and equipment you used here and approximately how far away you were. Even though they’re black bears and not brown, I bet mama bear wouldn’t have been too happy with you getting super close!
Welcome to FM. All shot with a Canon R5 and a RF 600 F4 with extenders. A few shot with a RF 100-500. In my experience bears are like people, all have different personalties. Sometimes the same bear can be more or less tolerant at different times and situations. Commonsense and experience are your guides. Some of these I was on the edge of the woods shooting into the woods. Others I was in the woods with them. I try to never get to close, not really necessary given today's equipment. Honestly, I think you get more natural behavior buy keeping your distance.
John
Jun 13, 2026 at 05:22 AM
p.2 #13Black Bears and Cubs 2026
What a great collection John, nicely done. They are all great my favorite is #6
Dave
Dave
Jun 13, 2026 at 05:23 AM
p.2 #14Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Erictator wrote:
I almost sprained my wrist reaching for the Vote button so fast. Such a magnificent set John , you really caught the essence of the family unit interaction. The little climber is so cute testing out his climbing skills too.
Eric
Eric your to funny !! Always appreciate you responding and of coarse your Vote. Many thanks my friend.
John
I almost sprained my wrist reaching for the Vote button so fast. Such a magnificent set John , you really caught the essence of the family unit interaction. The little climber is so cute testing out his climbing skills too.
Eric
Eric your to funny !! Always appreciate you responding and of coarse your Vote. Many thanks my friend.
John
Jun 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
p.2 #16Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Jeffrey wrote:
It's like you are part of their family. Nice imaging!
Thanks Jeffery. I wouldn't mind being adopted ,for a week or so
John
It's like you are part of their family. Nice imaging!
Thanks Jeffery. I wouldn't mind being adopted ,for a week or so
John
Jun 18, 2026 at 08:11 AM
p.2 #17Black Bears and Cubs 2026
These look awesome John, I think 9 is my favourite. Got your PM but my account is too new to reply. Guess I'll have to post some more pics to get it going
Jun 18, 2026 at 03:02 PM
p.2 #19Black Bears and Cubs 2026
M1stphotography wrote:
These are obviously outstanding photos. Congratulations, great work. Would you mind explaining some of the equipment and settings you used, as well as the weather/lighting conditions at the time? Thanks.
Sure, and also, most importantly, explaining the size of the cojones required to get this close to a mama bear.
These are obviously outstanding photos. Congratulations, great work. Would you mind explaining some of the equipment and settings you used, as well as the weather/lighting conditions at the time? Thanks.
Sure, and also, most importantly, explaining the size of the cojones required to get this close to a mama bear.
Jun 18, 2026 at 07:13 PM
p.2 #20Black Bears and Cubs 2026
Wonderful set, John! No.'s 9 & 11 are completely off the 'Cuteness Scale'!
Great stuff here!
Greg
Great stuff here!
Greg
Jun 18, 2026 at 08:43 PM