Hide and Seek
Brown Bear cub hides in tree, waiting for large male bear to leave the area.
Brown Bear cub hides in tree, waiting for large male bear to leave the area.
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angelica_ars
February 25, 2016
if there were a male bear around, I would hide in a tree as well.... did you make these photos? then you must be famous already. who are you?
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galsworth
February 25, 2016
Angelica. I run a lodge in Alaska that specializes in photography tours. So I get a lot of chances to get out and photograph this awesome corner of creation. You can check out our facebook page by searching "The Farm Lodge and Lake Clark Air" if you want to see more pictures of our area.
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Location
This photo was taken near Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park, Alaska.Time
The photo was taken around 2:00 p.m.Lighting
An overcast day with low light proved to be a challenge since the subject was moving quickly.Equipment
I was shooting a Nikon D300 with a fixed 300 mm lens. The situation did not allow time to set up on the tripod.Inspiration
The interaction between the bears was fascinating. I was mostly just watching to see what reaction the bear cubs would have as the large male moved pass the base of the tree, but as this little guy peaked back around the trunk I had to grab a quick shot since his face really tld the whole story.Editing
Not much post processing done on this image. The low light, not being able to get on to the tripod, and other factors left me in a situation where I could grab a quick shot to capture the image, but not set up for a "technically" ideal image. So I settled for a shot that was soft focus and subtle but still told the story without a lot of processing.In my camera bag
Since everything has to be carried in one pack on these outings I typically have only a camera body, 1 300 mm lens, 1 50mm lens, a 1.4 teleconverter, tripod, rain protection for the camera, and remote shudder release.Feedback
For the best wildlife shots, go with the best guides and invest the time. Someone with local knowledge can get you into the best locations and will know the animal behavior best to get you into the ideal angles and positions. And since animals have a mind of there own, be prepared to stay out for hours at a time and wait for the right shot.
