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Black Bears and Cubs 2026

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p.3 #1 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Congrats John ! Well deserved win on a great set of images.

Greg

Jun 19, 2026 at 09:10 PM

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p.3 #2 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Congrats John on outstanding sequence. I knew this was a winner when I first looked at it.

Jun 19, 2026 at 09:26 PM

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p.3 #3 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

bonnyrcl wrote:
It's a fantastic set of images..

John

Thank you John. Glad you enjoyed them

John

Jun 20, 2026 at 09:19 AM

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p.3 #4 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Pius Sullivan wrote:
Awesome set, john!
Voted!

Pius

Many thanks Pius. Grateful for your comments ,huge thanks for the vote.

John

Jun 20, 2026 at 09:22 AM

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p.3 #5 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

psharvic wrote:
Top notch work on these!

Very kind of you. Thank you.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Just fantastic photography John! Love "babies" of any sort.......
Wonderful photography here!
Dan

Thanks Dan. I'm appreciative and grateful for your continued support. Thank You.

John

Jun 20, 2026 at 09:26 AM

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p.3 #6 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Hey not a bad result for a bunch of wickedly cool furry creatures

Congrats my friend, some really special images!
Karl

Jun 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM

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p.3 #7 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

John, congrats on a great series and TOTW. 👍👍

Jun 20, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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p.3 #8 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

well deserved FTOW, John. Congrats

Jun 20, 2026 at 05:18 PM

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p.3 #9 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

cwford wrote:
Those are amazing. How far away were you at any given time?

Thank you. Distance varied, most of these are large crops. Shot with a 600mm + extender and still cropped.

John

Jun 21, 2026 at 01:11 AM

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p.3 #10 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Dave_E wrote:
What a great collection John, nicely done. They are all great my favorite is #6

Dave

Thanks Dave. Thanks for you pick.
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mikedec wrote:
Three cubs, wow, very nice.

Thanks Mike. Appreciated.

Jun 21, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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p.3 #11 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

dalinlaqua wrote:
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

Thank you . Much appreciated.

John

Jun 21, 2026 at 01:14 AM

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p.3 #12 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Pinballgov wrote:
Cubs are real cute

Bill

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Frozenfire06 wrote:
Sure, and also, most importantly, explaining the size of the cojones required to get this close to a mama bear.

Thank you both for your comments.

John

Jun 21, 2026 at 06:43 PM

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p.3 #13 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

gmccroskery wrote:
Wonderful set, John! No.'s 9 & 11 are completely off the 'Cuteness Scale'!
Great stuff here!

Greg

Thanks Greg. Thanks for the kind comments. Number 9 & 11 were two of my favorites.

John

Jun 21, 2026 at 06:48 PM

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p.3 #14 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

this is a great set..cubs mama and nice portraits

Jun 21, 2026 at 08:34 PM

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p.3 #15 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Congrat's John! Well-deserved kudo's. Great work!
Eric

Jun 22, 2026 at 08:10 AM

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G.E. Smith wrote:
Congrats John ! Well deserved win on a great set of images.

Greg

Thanks Greg. You're my favorite bear photographer on the forum. Nobody's opinion I value more.
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louie champan wrote:
Congrats John on outstanding sequence. I knew this was a winner when I first looked at it.

Thank you Louie. Wish I had your confidence

John

Jun 22, 2026 at 02:49 PM

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p.3 #17 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Such cute creatures. The babies especially!

Jun 23, 2026 at 01:21 PM

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p.3 #18 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Karl Witt wrote:
Hey not a bad result for a bunch of wickedly cool furry creatures

Congrats my friend, some really special images!
Karl

Thanks. What's that old saying about being lucky or good ? I must be lucky.
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Ted ellis wrote:
John, congrats on a great series and TOTW. 👍👍

Thanks Ted. Much appreciated.

Jun 24, 2026 at 02:04 PM

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p.3 #19 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

kdacharya wrote:
well deserved FTOW, John. Congrats

Thank you KD.
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maneyo wrote:
this is a great set..cubs mama and nice portraits
Grateful Thanks.
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Erictator wrote:
Congrat's John! Well-deserved kudo's. Great work!
Eric

Thanks Eric. Very kind of you.

John

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM

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p.3 #20 · Black Bears and Cubs 2026

Bs_ssam wrote:
Such cute creatures. The babies especially!

Welcome to FM. Thanks or commenting.

John

Jun 26, 2026 at 07:09 PM

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