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It was my first day back out photographing since being ill, and as I gazed across the little salmon stream, I saw a black bear.Initially, I turned around to le...
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It was my first day back out photographing since being ill, and as I gazed across the little salmon stream, I saw a black bear.Initially, I turned around to leave the area, but after walking away,I turned around took this one last photo of the bear which turned out to be the best. I then very quietly went back the way I came and headed to out of the greenbelt.
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HDC-TM90

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Nov, 2014

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What a great shot. Where I live we have a lot of bears, especially in the spring and fall. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks. Here, because it doesn't get alot of snow, the bears don't hibernate.

Scary! :D

I think the bear thought the same thing about me LOL

Awesome capture, hope your feeling better !!!

:) getting there

Voted .....great shot,,,,Didnt know you were ill too.....We are a pair.....hugs hope you have got better. k

sorry to hear that you are sick also. I'm demanding a new body lol

PRO+

Love this BIG guy (or gal?) Voted--good luck!

I didn't stick around to find out LOL

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