Another Black Bear

12 years 10 months ago - 12 years 10 months ago #76615 by bhowdy
Another Momma Black Bear from Cades Cove / Great Smoky Mountains National Park (she also had three cubs) Approximate distance from the subject was 40 yards.

The Mom was slightly uphill from me and I was shooting at eye level .... I was looking for a different perspective ... So I sat down in the grass to see what that would look like ..... Thoughts / Comments appreciated.




Photo Info
Camera Body = Canon 1D Mark III
Lens = Canon 500mm f/4L IS w/ 1.4 extender
Focal length = 700mm
Mode = Manual
f stop = f/5.6
Iso = 400
Shutter = 1/500
Exposure Comp = 0
Using a Gitzo tripod and Whimberly gimbal head

Bob Howdeshell

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" ~ Lewis Hine

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12 years 10 months ago #76775 by Baydream
Congratulations for the shot - and for not being eaten for being near mama and cub.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 10 months ago #76793 by Nikonjan
Nice shot and thanks for giving the info on the shot.

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12 years 10 months ago #76819 by robbie
Very nice capture,love the natural setting.
That`s some serious setup you have :judge: :judge:


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