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25-May-2025

Spring Forage

Black bear feeding on new spring grass in the bog.
I watched it from forest cover for half an hour before it ambled off into the trees. The persistent cool, wet weather helped considerably with this shot.
The damp forest floor allowed me to get in position without being detected while cool temps have put the black flies and mosquitoes out of business for the present.
I believe this is a male/boar but not positive.

Nikon D500 ,AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
1/1250s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso5000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Wendy Stanford10-Jun-2025 12:22
Wow!Great shot (and brave)
Ursula Miller30-May-2025 14:33
A great sight of the black bear walking through high spring grass! V
Dave Petersen Photography28-May-2025 11:45
Black bears are majestic animals and you really captured a beautifully detailed image of this one. Terrific DOF and selected focus with a very natural feel that conveys a sense of alertness. VV++
Marcia Rules27-May-2025 18:26
This rocks! To see this creature in his element is a treasure. The colors
and airiness compliment it all BVV~
Nestor Derkach27-May-2025 11:28
This is a wonderful shot with the Black Bear in this beautiful field giving your portrait flattering contrast.
Nice sharp resolution and perfect placement into the frame.
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globalgadabout26-May-2025 22:31
there is a relaxed feel to the image, so natural and unhurried..
Johnny JAG26-May-2025 17:29
How amazing, I'd be equally fascinated and terrified.
janescottcumming26-May-2025 16:46
Wow, that's great and how nice not to have the black flies out.
Kat26-May-2025 16:24
How lucky and what a wonderful capture! V
Danad26-May-2025 14:19
A great scene you were lucky to enjoy ! A superb image with the spring grass.
*V*
pkocinski26-May-2025 11:29
Awesome opportunity to observe this bear and capture it.
Pierre26-May-2025 11:12
Une formidable prise de vue, une scène de toute beauté! V
Robert Tallent26-May-2025 09:28
Very good composition and I really like how kept such detail in the bear's face.
Nirvan Hope26-May-2025 05:14
How wonderful to have so long to watch the bear unnoticed. A beautiful shot with the fresh spring colors.
Helen Betts26-May-2025 04:08
What a great shot. Good thing you weren't all that close.
joseantonio26-May-2025 02:54
an amazing capture in this setting.V.