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NIKON D610

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Omg so cute!!!

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Cute Capture / Voted

wonderful!

Absolutely adorable most of my favorite pictures come from times that we are in Cades cove love the beauty there ..

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Amazing photo so cute!!

Absolutely love it. Well captured!!! :)

A perfect moment!

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Awesome

A dangerous but beautiful shot

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What a special moment! 😊

Superb capture

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amazing,
wish they would ban hunting them

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken in Cades Cove early in the day. These cubs were playing near their mother in a field and seemed to stop and pose the photo. It was a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

Time

I first saw the cubs at about 10:00 in the morning and watched for another 30-45 minutes before capturing the image.

Lighting

It was a cloudy morning in the Cove which made for nice even lighting.

Equipment

To take the image I used a Nikon D610 and Nikon 28-300 lens.

Inspiration

When I shoot in Cades Cove I often look for bears, but try to be open to whatever wildlife or scene presents itself. The mother was a beautiful bear, but the playful cubs drew most of my attention that morning.

Editing

I did very little post processing. I warmed the image a small bit and added sharpness and clarity in some places.

In my camera bag

I typically carry my Nikon D610, a manfrotto carbon fiber tripod and 2-3 lenses. For wildlife I carry a Nikon 28-300 and Tamron 150-600. For landscapes I tend to stick with my Nikon 16-35 f/4.

Feedback

I think that when shooting wildlife it’s great to start with an idea in your head. Anticipate the shot, a simple background, and understand the lighting conditions. It’s nearly impossible to prepare for every aspect of a wildlife shoot, but preparation always pays off.

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