Testing Themselves by Liz Bickel

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17-JUL-2007	copyright Elizabeth Bickel

Testing Themselves

two young, unrelated, Grizzly Bear males

... mock fight to establish their positions in the natural hierarchy of life in the wild.
What an amazing feeling to be able to stand so close in the open meadow and watch this. Lake Clark, Alaska
From my "Grizzly Bears in their Native Wild Habitat" gallery: http://www.pbase.com/britestar/wild_grizzly_bears

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Copyright 2007 Elizabeth Bickel

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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MarcViskens		29-Mar-2020 11:06
very nice cath

carol j. phipps		02-Oct-2018 03:27
Had to see this amazing picture again. Bravo!!!

Dan Greenberg		15-Jul-2018 02:52
You were definitely in the right place at the right time and your photo skills were in top form that day. Fantastic! ~BV~

Karen Moen		24-Dec-2016 09:45
You were truly lucky to capture this interaction, and we are lucky that you are willing to share your skill with us. Voted.

Laura Milholland		02-Feb-2016 23:45
Wow - totally cool shot! V

larose forest photos		18-Apr-2011 00:28
Truly awesome image. The light, colours and of course the subject are stupendous. V

Debi		21-Jan-2010 22:37
Liz, this is truly an extraordinary series of shots.

Robyco		30-Jul-2009 07:04
just perfect !! (V)

Guest		24-Jul-2009 15:27
Wonderful picture and title. What an thrill and amazing adventure to be able to photograph these wild bears, way to go.

ss		23-Jul-2009 21:18
I think it is your best image here.

Quy Tran		15-Dec-2008 05:27
Excellent capture! V

Tim Reisdorf		13-Aug-2008 03:01
wonderful shot.. well done

coaster		22-Jun-2008 19:38
Great shot!!! V

Milan Vogrin		23-May-2008 07:02
The best here for me!V!

Marco Valk		14-May-2008 17:44
I agree with Keith. I must have had dust in my eyes. Magnificent image. vote

Matthew Mannell		13-May-2008 08:09
Amazing! What a shot.

Tom Heim		04-Apr-2008 19:17
420mm wouldn't be far enough away for me - even if cropped! Amazing shot.

Pixel Shooter		23-Mar-2008 03:17
Fabulous, no idea how I missed this, two thumbs up!!! ~V

john savage		14-Mar-2008 01:19
great interaction, perfect timing, nice

Rosemarie Kusserow		03-Mar-2008 08:04
Thanks Liz for sharing this amazing moment with us, it is a plesure to view at these bears in action, Rosemarie :o) v

Chad Ramsey		08-Feb-2008 03:41
WOW!!! What a simply amazing capture and photo! Voted!!!

Chris Thorpe		22-Jan-2008 15:48
What a thrill to get such a great action shot... GMV!

Carl Baggott		12-Jan-2008 19:09
Great capture - its always good to see action shots and this one is spot on - voted

Monte Dodge		28-Dec-2007 17:41
Awesome shot,,, and with your 300mm IS L lens,, man your still too close... Vote

tomandlinda		07-Dec-2007 13:20
Must get to Alaska! You captured a unique monent. Vote. Linda

Guest		19-Nov-2007 17:50
Cute brave fellows! I wouldn't stand the test :) V

poetry666		19-Nov-2007 16:53
I cant believe that you got this close to these bears. Okay you used a 300mm lense but even so this must be a scary sight even from that distance. Incredible sight liz. Well done. Big Vote! Graeme

Joanne Kamo		17-Nov-2007 11:55
Wow! You've outdone yourself now, Liz. Incredible action and expressions. V

Guy Dube		16-Nov-2007 12:14
Impressive picture Liz! V

Bill Paige		15-Nov-2007 17:14
Nice shot,has my vote. So did you break up the fight?

flowsnow		15-Nov-2007 15:17
how loving

Guest		15-Nov-2007 14:34
Great capture & impressive. v

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		15-Nov-2007 07:28
Amazing action. One of your best images!! L&S

Diane Wu		15-Nov-2007 06:56
Awesome! Fabulous capture!

Simon Chandler		15-Nov-2007 03:05
Great capture. Unique and impressive. v

Guest		14-Nov-2007 19:01
wow, must be very exciting to be so close, a fabulous image.

Yiannis Pavlis		14-Nov-2007 15:06
Unique scene and a beautiful picture. Nicely done.V

Carol Rollins		14-Nov-2007 14:01
What a wonderful moment to capture, Liz! This is a fantastic shot - a National Geographic image!! Excellent photography. V.

laine82		14-Nov-2007 12:31
What a great find !!

Nestor Derkach		14-Nov-2007 12:18
Liz,the odds for this capture is like going to the casino and playing the slots. Excellent capture. Vote

Richard Calmes		14-Nov-2007 11:30
A rare moment captured perfectly! V

Andrew Vincent		14-Nov-2007 09:10
Looks like you were close! Excellent detail, what a catch! VOTE!

shatterbug		14-Nov-2007 07:47
Excellent capture! Only 300mm? Brave!

carol j. phipps		14-Nov-2007 00:59
Wow! Liz! this is a great capture. V

Aivar Mikko		13-Nov-2007 18:32
Superb wildlife shot! Excellent action, nice light and colors.

Debbie Blackburn Beierle		13-Nov-2007 06:47
Love it! Great shot and gotta love that face!!

January Grey		13-Nov-2007 05:28
You are certainly blessed to have witnessed this event! Thank you for sharing it. Amazing shot! V~

Sam_C		13-Nov-2007 05:27
Truly an amazing shot Liz!! Powerful, and superbly done. Big Vote!

Ali Majdfar		13-Nov-2007 05:03
Superb capture, GMV

Bryan Murahashi		13-Nov-2007 05:02
Wonderful photo of this playful scene. V

Guest		13-Nov-2007 04:22
What a moment this must have been! Priceless photograph. V

Yi Feng		13-Nov-2007 03:17
Wonderful capture! They are so cute. V

Guest		13-Nov-2007 02:54
Excellent shot V

Jean D		13-Nov-2007 02:52
Superb and breathtaking image, Liz! The expression on that bear is definitely priceless!

Pat Hemlepp		13-Nov-2007 00:39
Wow! Excellent!

Robbie D70		12-Nov-2007 22:22
Brilliant work , this is so special it stands proud.

Jonathan Popp		12-Nov-2007 21:58
Super, Super shot.

Jim McKinlock		12-Nov-2007 21:52
Fantastic shot!

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		12-Nov-2007 20:37
Superb, Vote :)

Navake		12-Nov-2007 20:25
Wonderful capture! Well composed and lovely soft colors. Regards, Virpi

Ra�l Semoloni		12-Nov-2007 19:59
Extraordinary !!!! V.O.T.E.

Guest		12-Nov-2007 19:41
Jaw dropping image...v

Guest		12-Nov-2007 19:33
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V

Marcia Colelli		12-Nov-2007 18:59
wonderful capture V

Jeanne Dammarell		12-Nov-2007 18:59
Amazing sighting and capture! The angle couldn't be any better for capturing the action.

Guest		12-Nov-2007 18:32
What an exciting shot! v

zeev segal		12-Nov-2007 17:31
This is a great capture,Excellent fhoto VOTE

Sandi Whitteker		12-Nov-2007 17:25
Fabulous catch! How fun to see these guys in close-up and personal. Well done.

coaster		12-Nov-2007 16:59
Fantastic shot!!

Guest		12-Nov-2007 16:19
Your Bear images are awesome Liz, and this is among the tops...voted

Peter Stahl		12-Nov-2007 15:24
A fantastic capture Liz! GMV.

Fong Lam		12-Nov-2007 14:11
Excellent capture of their playful mood, Liz ~V~

Hank Vander Velde		12-Nov-2007 13:17
Fantastic shot Liz, luv your grizzlies. V.

Guest		12-Nov-2007 12:36
Excellent shot! v.

Gerard Koehl		12-Nov-2007 09:59
Wow... magnifique ces ours qui s'amusent.

Nick Powell		12-Nov-2007 07:45
An amazing capture!, must have been fantastic to watch. V

Vince		12-Nov-2007 07:09
A great capture Liz. I would have felt like you too if I could stand close to take shots at them. Vote.

Tom Munson		12-Nov-2007 07:08
Outstanding image Liz. You have some fantastic bear shot.

QUERIDO		12-Nov-2007 06:53
Excellent shot,vote