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rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
edited June 19, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
NOTE: I posted some more bear images over in the Wildlife forum, if you happen to be interested.



I've been known to do some things that might be considered "risky", and I'll have to say this was another one of them :huh

While up in Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada, I encountered this incredible photo oportunity, close up!!! About 30' :thumb

I have several images of this bear, but thought I'd start off with this one.

Canon 7D + 70-200L f/2.8 IS

Full frame shot (not cropped)
Randy

Comments

  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    HOLY MOLY pard. A man can look in your eye and see a bit of a daredevil, but I'm going to have to take another long look next time....you just might be plum crazy. Great shot though.

    Stay safe, my friend, and try and avoid becoming part of bear poop.:D

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • TenThirteenTenThirteen Registered Users Posts: 488 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    Wow, that's awesome!! (I am from Maine and am very used to little black bears being pretty close, but this one looks scary!!)
    Canon Fan
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    black mamba wrote: »
    HOLY MOLY pard. A man can look in your eye and see a bit of a daredevil, but I'm going to have to take another long look next time....you just might be plum crazy. Great shot though.

    Stay safe, my friend, and try and avoid becoming part of bear poop.:D

    Tom

    No problems Tom...


    The bears won't get me!!!

    I can't outrun the bear, but I CAN OUTRUN TERESA rolleyes1.gif
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    TenThirteen wrote: »
    Wow, that's awesome!! (I am from Maine and am very used to little black bears being pretty close, but this one looks scary!!)

    We saw a couple of black bears first, and we were pretty exited about that, then we saw the grizzly bears!
    Randy
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    Howdy Randy,

    WOWSER What a stunning image, and to

    learn that you were only 30feet away, makes

    it even better. You'd better be careful !!!

    Tell T and T Hello, and I'm sure ya'll are missing
    the 100+ degree heat :D:D:D:D
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy Randy,

    WOWSER What a stunning image, and to

    learn that you were only 30feet away, makes

    it even better. You'd better be careful !!!

    Tell T and T Hello, and I'm sure ya'll are missing
    the 100+ degree heat :D:D:D:D

    Howdy Craig,

    Man, you were right!!! Banff/Jasper... what a place thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif

    I have a couple of shots of this bear that at 100% view, you can see me in his eye reflection eek7.gif

    It was exhilarating to say the least!

    NOTE: Your sarcasm about the heat is duly noted :D
    Randy
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    rwells wrote: »
    Howdy Craig,

    Man, you were right!!! Banff/Jasper... what a place thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif

    I have a couple of shots of this bear that at 100% view, you can see me in his eye reflection eek7.gif

    It was exhilarating to say the least!

    NOTE: Your sarcasm about the heat is duly noted :D

    Howdy,

    rolleyes1.gifroflrolleyes1.gif Hey, it's in the 100's now, time to go shooting again.


    Really a great shot, and the one of your reflection in his eye, if it was
    me, it'd be back of my Truck:D
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • MeistermanMeisterman Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    Excellent shot and a close encounter for sure. You are very brave.
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Meisterman wrote: »
    Excellent shot and a close encounter for sure. You are very brave.

    Thank you for looking and your kind words!
    Randy
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Hell of a photo Randy thumb.gif At 30 feet I'd bet you were holding that camera real still like. Like maybe the stillest you every have maybe mwink.gifrolleyes1.gif Appears the bears attention is on something else other than you. Definitely a good thing for yous. Very fine image buddy clap.gif
    Michael
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    DaddyO wrote: »
    Hell of a photo Randy thumb.gif At 30 feet I'd bet you were holding that camera real still like. Like maybe the stillest you every have maybe mwink.gifrolleyes1.gif Appears the bears attention is on something else other than you. Definitely a good thing for yous. Very fine image buddy clap.gif

    Hey Michael,

    Actually for some strange reason I stayed calm and composed. I shot about 75~90 images of this bear. The bear didn't seem to mind, although I did take serious note when the bear was looking directly at me eek7.gif He knew full well I was there, as stated, I was only about 30' from him.

    Thanks for looking and your kind comments!
    Randy
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Geez ... I would of been scared as heck. Doubt I could even think straight to get settings right on the camera to even take any photos.

    Sounds like you've seen some beautiful country.

    As for the bear photo .. a once in a lifetime experience thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Geez ... I would of been scared as heck. Doubt I could even think straight to get settings right on the camera to even take any photos.

    Sounds like you've seen some beautiful country.

    As for the bear photo .. a once in a lifetime experience thumb.gif

    Howdy Mary,

    I've only been able to sneak into Banff/Jasper for a few hours here and there. A person could spend a lifetime in there and never tire of the awesome beauty there for the taking...

    This is truly a place that everyone should see with their own eyes!
    Randy
  • littlebayzombielittlebayzombie Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    I never thought I'd think of a bear as regal, but there he is! Wow. I think I'd like to see a larger version of this as I find myself sort of squinting at his muzzle; does he have grass in his mouth, really? (Note to self: do a little bear research, you sound like a dope.)

    So what's your backup plan? Pot of honey thrown the other way?
    ♥ Jenifer
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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    rwells wrote: »
    Howdy Mary,

    I've only been able to sneak into Banff/Jasper for a few hours here and there. A person could spend a lifetime in there and never tire of the awesome beauty there for the taking...

    This is truly a place that everyone should see with their own eyes!

    Craig has told me about this place. We do want to make a trip up there. Not really too far from me. A 2 day drive. With camera in hand .. more like a long 4 day drive rolleyes1.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Note to self - when photographing bears, pack an extra pair of undershorts rolleyes1.gif
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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    littlebayzombie wrote: »
    I never thought I'd think of a bear as regal, but there he is! Wow. I think I'd like to see a larger version of this as I find myself sort of squinting at his muzzle; does he have grass in his mouth, really? (Note to self: do a little bear research, you sound like a dope.)

    So what's your backup plan? Pot of honey thrown the other way?

    Thanks for looking and commenting Jenifer!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    NOTE: I posted some more bear images over in the Wildlife forum, if you happen to be interested.
    Randy
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2011
    Yikes... no camera shake? ;)
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2011
    Eia wrote: »
    Yikes... no camera shake? ;)

    Remarkably...No


    He wasn't showing signs of aggression nor agitation, so I just kept on shooting until he moved on.
    Randy
  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2011
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  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2011
    I used to live in Calgary and prowled around Kananaskis country a lot, with due respect for and fear of an encounter with a grizzly.

    Now I live on the East Coast which has its own beauty, but I miss the majesty of the mountains that virtually dwarf your senses.

    Well captured! But have a care. Those teddies can change in a split second and you could be lunch.ne_nau.gif
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  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    black mamba wrote: »
    HOLY MOLY pard. A man can look in your eye and see a bit of a daredevil, but I'm going to have to take another long look next time....you just might be plum crazy. Great shot though.

    Stay safe, my friend, and try and avoid becoming part of bear poop.:D

    Tom

    great response
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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    Snowgirl wrote: »
    I used to live in Calgary and prowled around Kananaskis country a lot, with due respect for and fear of an encounter with a grizzly.

    Now I live on the East Coast which has its own beauty, but I miss the majesty of the mountains that virtually dwarf your senses.

    Well captured! But have a care. Those teddies can change in a split second and you could be lunch.ne_nau.gif

    Thanks for your concern and insight. thumb.gif

    But remember: Everybody dies of something ne_nau.gif
    Randy
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    rwells wrote: »
    Hey Michael,

    Actually for some strange reason I stayed calm and composed. I shot about 75~90 images of this bear. The bear didn't seem to mind, although I did take serious note when the bear was looking directly at me eek7.gif He knew full well I was there, as stated, I was only about 30' from him.

    Thanks for looking and your kind comments!
    Ya stud bowdown.gif:D
    Michael
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    DaddyO wrote: »
    Ya stud bowdown.gif:D

    :lol4
    Randy
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