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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 263/1

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Great shot ????

This shot is amazing

Wow..amazing!!

Fabulous shot. Where was it taken?

this photo was taken in Hallo bay Alaska,July 2015,while watching the brown bears on the salmon run,this bear was approaching a river bank in anticipation of a catch.

Brilliant photography

I hope you were far away and not in his path. Great shot

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560A2708.webp BROWN BEAR ON THE SALMON RUN IN ALASKA

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Location

the photo was taken at Hallo bay in Alaska July 2015. I was staying onboard a small boat anchored in the bay,i made twice daily trips on a skiff to the shore and with the aid of a wildlife guide,who was aware of bears behaviour,was able to get me safely close to the bears.

Time

it was taken in the late afternoon. I was watching this mother with her 2 cubs who were approaching from the grass meadows to a river inlet in order for mum to attempt to catch some Salmon.I was able to take this shot while crouching down as she approached towards me.

Lighting

it was a fairly light day with some clouds,but i liked the background sight of the green meadows and distant mountains as i watched her approach.the background of a blueish tinge of the mountains helped.

Equipment

i used a canon 7D mark11,with a 100-400mm lens and shot it at 230mm,although i had a tripod with me i took this hand held.no flash was used.

Inspiration

i was lucky enough to watch this mum,she had 2 small cubs with her,that stayed in the meadow while mum went to the river inlet,it was a great opportunity to take the shoot as she approached walking towards me.getting low makes the bear look bigger as she came nearer.

Editing

the post process involved a slight crop,a little shadowing and highlighting and a small dark vignette around the edges,also lens profile and masking.

In my camera bag

i always carry spare camera batteries,cards and lens wipes.i use mainly my canon 7d mark11 for wildlife with either a canon 100-44mm f4.5-5.6 lens or my 300 mm f 2.8,with a 2x converter and 1.4 converter.If i am on transport i also carry a backup camera ,caon 5d mark11 and a 70-200 f2.8 lens. mostly i hand hold,but do have either a tripod or monopod to hand.

Feedback

while taking wildlife you have to be patient and wait for the right moment,plus also it helps if you can understand the animals behaviour and habits so you can anticipate their every move,also take shots from various angles i.e.low down.

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