Nature Grin and Bear It

Grin and Bear It · **1 Like**

Taken near Flagstaff, AZ

MRRiley · 10-15-2010, 11:28 AM

I think he is licking his chops wondering if you would taste better raw or lightly grilled... LOL

daacon · 10-15-2010, 11:42 AM

Great shot of the Black Bear ... and indeed are you an appetizer or entree?

m88k · 10-15-2010, 11:49 AM

Nice shot, scarily close for a black bear. Is that at 200mm or something shorter? Any post processing? Maybe I'm crazy, but that bokeh looks funny...

**Bob Harris** · 10-15-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the comments, something that I normally do not get on this forum, guess you have to be in harms way or in a near death situation. The photo was taken at 80mm with my wife yelling at me to get back in the car, lots of stress, but at least the focus is good. I lightened the background so that the bear would stand out, probably something that I should of not done. Not sure what is right or wrong, but I enjoy the hobby and Pentax.

m88k · 10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Actually, I rarely go about commenting on photos; you just happened to be on the list of unanswered posts when I decided to start becoming more active in the forums.

That said, I applaud the daring required to get within standard portrait range of a black bear. I'm curious how the shot looks before post; I'm just starting to try my hand at seriously re-tuning my photos in post.

JeffJS · 10-20-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Thanks for the comments, something that I normally do not get on this forum, guess you have to be in harms way or in a near death situation. The photo was taken at 80mm with my wife yelling at me to get back in the car, lots of stress, but at least the focus is good. I lightened the background so that the bear would stand out, probably something that I should of not done. Not sure what is right or wrong, but I enjoy the hobby and Pentax.

At least you aren't one of those idiots who has the wife or kids go stand Next to the bear or has the wife take the photo while You go stand next to him. "Would you look at that! They Really ARE wild animals....".

Nice shot..

**Bob Harris** · 10-20-2010, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by m88k

Actually, I rarely go about commenting on photos; you just happened to be on the list of unanswered posts when I decided to start becoming more active in the forums.

That said, I applaud the daring required to get within standard portrait range of a black bear. I'm curious how the shot looks before post; I'm just starting to try my hand at seriously re-tuning my photos in post.

I have tried to upload the original photo, but the site reports file too large, I took it down to 300x200 and it will still not upload. Send me your email and I will send it to you. Bob

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10-20-2010, 08:07 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by m88k Actually, I rarely go about commenting on photos; you just happened to be on the list of unanswered posts when I decided to start becoming more active in the forums. That said, I applaud the daring required to get within standard portrait range of a black bear. I'm curious how the shot looks before post; I'm just starting to try my hand at seriously re-tuning my photos in post. I have tried to upload the original photo, but the site reports file too large, I took it down to 300x200 and it will still not upload. Send me your email and I will send it to you. Bob Last edited by Bob Harris; 10-21-2010 at 10:49 PM.

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10-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	I think he is licking his chops wondering if you would taste better raw or lightly grilled... LOL

10-15-2010, 11:42 AM	#3
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great shot of the Black Bear ... and indeed are you an appetizer or entree?

10-15-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
m88k Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	Nice shot, scarily close for a black bear. Is that at 200mm or something shorter? Any post processing? Maybe I'm crazy, but that bokeh looks funny...

10-15-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments, something that I normally do not get on this forum, guess you have to be in harms way or in a near death situation. The photo was taken at 80mm with my wife yelling at me to get back in the car, lots of stress, but at least the focus is good. I lightened the background so that the bear would stand out, probably something that I should of not done. Not sure what is right or wrong, but I enjoy the hobby and Pentax.

10-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#6
m88k Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	Actually, I rarely go about commenting on photos; you just happened to be on the list of unanswered posts when I decided to start becoming more active in the forums. That said, I applaud the daring required to get within standard portrait range of a black bear. I'm curious how the shot looks before post; I'm just starting to try my hand at seriously re-tuning my photos in post.

10-20-2010, 02:35 PM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Bob Harris Thanks for the comments, something that I normally do not get on this forum, guess you have to be in harms way or in a near death situation. The photo was taken at 80mm with my wife yelling at me to get back in the car, lots of stress, but at least the focus is good. I lightened the background so that the bear would stand out, probably something that I should of not done. Not sure what is right or wrong, but I enjoy the hobby and Pentax. At least you aren't one of those idiots who has the wife or kids go stand Next to the bear or has the wife take the photo while You go stand next to him. "Would you look at that! They Really ARE wild animals....". Nice shot..