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FollowMother and cubs hurry to the tree.
Mother and cubs hurry to the tree.
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Location
Photo is taken at Suomussalmi FInland. Europes best brown bear location, called Martinselkonen.Time
Photo is taken during the summer afternoon. Nordic nights are very bright and sun is setting very late during June.Lighting
Natural light only, afternoon sun.Equipment
Canon EOS 5D mk ii & Canon 70-200 f4 & 1.4x extender.Inspiration
Brown bears are the inspiration. Kings and queens of the forest. When you are 10 meters from these massive animals you can feel what is your position in the food chain, even you are safe in the wooden hide.Editing
Lightroom postprosessing from RAW file. Nothing added, nothing removed.In my camera bag
Canon 5d mk III, Canon 7D, Canon EF 400/5.6, Canon EF 24-70/2.8, Canon EF 70-200/4, Samyang 14/2.8, Tamron 90/2.8 MacroFeedback
Go to places where professional guides gives you the opportunities to shoot great photos. Photo is good even if somebody else has taken you to correct spot. Later you can find your own photography spots.