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Black Bear Stare!

Black Bear Stare!

A sow Cinnamon Black Bear in the Sequoia National Park, she was resting in the forest with her three cubs close by in a tree. ...
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A sow Cinnamon Black Bear in the Sequoia National Park, she was resting in the forest with her three cubs close by in a tree.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture f/4 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 500/1

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Dec, 2017

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This is one of the best bear shots I've seen. Great detail, exposure and composition, and the intensity of the eye contact is palpable. Just fantastic.

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