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Mike Reshitnyk | all galleries >> Galleries >> Fun With Snow Geese ---------------- Ravissement avec les Grandes Oies des neiges > Grin And Bear It - Cap Tourmente Black Bear
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Grin And Bear It - Cap Tourmente Black Bear

Black bears are a common sight at Cap Tourmente nature reserve and make for an interesting change from the usual bird photos.

Canon 50D with the 500L f4 IS lens @ 1/250, f4, ISO 640 on a tripod (I do hand-hold this lens occasionally).

This early evening mosquito-filled image is full-frame without crop, and yes the bear was close. The sky was clear, except for a huge cloud covering the setting sun. Just as well, because the sun was behind the bear and the cloud acted as a veil to soften the light.

Cheers.

Mike


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Pierre Bonenfant15-Aug-2009 21:09
Allo Mike,

Superbe portrait de cette bête magnifique.

A+
jychamberland15-Aug-2009 18:05
superbe image de ce magnifique plantigrade. bravo Mike.
Mike Reshitnyk14-Aug-2009 00:07
I forgot to mention - good photo experiences are often enjoyed in the presence of good friends. In this case, Régean Paquet was with me for this memorable moment.

Cheers,

Mike
Guest 13-Aug-2009 23:15
Tout simplement magnifique !
Dominic Cantin13-Aug-2009 21:50
Hehe , du watkins , bien oui ;)) Very nice shot Mike 8)

Dom :)
Eric Martin13-Aug-2009 13:42
Très belle image Mike, je crois qu'un peut de Watkins lui ferais du bien :-)))