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11-JUN-2006

Cub Up a Tree

This guy was in a very small and deeply eroded weed lined creek in an open field. I got to within 15-20 feet of him several times but could not get him to raise his head high enough for a decent photo. After twenty frustrating minutes he left the branch at a run and entered woods nearby. I waited a few minutes for him to calm down and then I followed him. I lucked out as he hadn't gotten very far and had started climbing a small tree. The light was so poor I had to push the ISO to Hi-1. Got the noise out with Neat Image which I finally found a use for. Handheld 1/50 at 340mm but I did brace it against another tree for the shot. Thanks to that VR lenses it is passable.


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Guest 11-Dec-2006 16:52
All's well that ends well. :) Beautiful capture. v
uofmtiger17-Jun-2006 03:03
Unbelievable capture! VOTE!!
poetry66616-Jun-2006 17:13
...and what a wonderful rewarding shot it gave Buz. Tremendous effort and result.Voted.
Focus16-Jun-2006 14:41
Outstanding capture, Buz.........but if I were you, I'd be trading in that Nikon for a big "Canon" just in case the cubs momma shows up!!! LOL..........you are a brave man.
Douglas Stucky16-Jun-2006 11:46
Great capture!! It takes a lot of guts to follow a cub into the woods!! I would be moving in the opposite direction. LOL!! Super shot! vote
Chris Thorpe16-Jun-2006 11:41
Wow...amazing capture, your ability to find these wild critters is impressive for sure! I hope you kept a keen eye over your shoulder looking for Moma Bear..
shatterbug16-Jun-2006 01:42
Great capture! Your patience paid off, and I'm glad you're still with us. :-)
Char15-Jun-2006 23:45
That is so cute! Excellent shot.
Karen Stuebing15-Jun-2006 10:31
Fantastic catch. He is so cute. Hope mama wasn't around.:) You did a fine job with the pp. Even after using NI, you still have all the detail.
Guest 15-Jun-2006 09:55
Well done Buz. I use Neat Image on 75% of my shots. Of course the old D Rebel has a bit more noise than your D2X. I also shoot most of my shots in low light or at night and you shoot most of yours during the day.
QUERIDO15-Jun-2006 07:04
nice shot
Steven Jusczyk15-Jun-2006 02:52
You're one brave photographer, I'm glad this isn't your "final" shot!
Elaine (etfitz)15-Jun-2006 02:44
Wonderful capture!
De'Carr Studio15-Jun-2006 01:30
I would be wondering just where Momma is. Nice capture, Buz.
s_barbour15-Jun-2006 00:35
Fantastic capture, your perseverance really paid off...this is a wonderful image.
Pat Hemlepp15-Jun-2006 00:22
Nice shot, Buz. I saw a couple of bears when I was on early morning runs when I lived in Kentucky (the old joke is true: I don't have to be able to outrun the bear; I just have to be able to outrun at least one of the other runners I was with). He does look small. I'd have been looking out for momma.
Mindy McNaugher15-Jun-2006 00:08
Excellent capture!!
Peter Stahl14-Jun-2006 23:33
Your a brave man hanging around so long with mom maybe close by. Terrific shot and catchlight Buz!
Guest 14-Jun-2006 22:50
Wonderful shot Buz!
Robin
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik14-Jun-2006 22:28
Great encounter and love the pose! Sandy
Guest 14-Jun-2006 22:08
Great shot Buzz, I have never seen one in the wild, just crossing roads. IS is amazing isnt it, you've seen my owls shot at 1/60s at 400mm, right.
Guest 14-Jun-2006 21:47
Very impressive! If I was seeing one, I would probably not stay close by very long. You did well with the little light you had. Bravo.
tomandlinda14-Jun-2006 21:15
Nice capture
Alf Terje Vollan14-Jun-2006 20:34
Great catsch.
Johnny JAG14-Jun-2006 20:28
Very passable indeed, perseverance pays off!
Shmuel Halevi14-Jun-2006 20:03
Excellent capture and, indeed, patience did pay.
Guest 14-Jun-2006 19:43
Very nice indeed Buz
J. Scott Coile14-Jun-2006 18:08
Effort well worth this result!
Gayle P. Clement14-Jun-2006 17:09
Great find!!
Faye White14-Jun-2006 16:36
great catch!
Yi Feng14-Jun-2006 16:33
Great capture Buz!
Guest 14-Jun-2006 16:29
Great find! Nice shot!
Bob Foisel14-Jun-2006 16:25
Nice capture Buz
Beverly Wickersham14-Jun-2006 15:59
Very cute shot, Buz. I've never seen any bear down there. I guess I haven't been looking high enough.
Bryan Murahashi14-Jun-2006 15:47
Cute and great nature shot.
Guest 14-Jun-2006 15:42
Great catch!
Guest 14-Jun-2006 15:32
What a great capture Buz..excellent shot!