8/26/2012 3:03:53 AM

Very unpredictable animals, the last time we where out to Banff a local biker was taken right off the bike and mauled to death. Fantastic beautiful capture Renee!!

8/26/2012 3:18:20 AM

FirST AMAZING WILD CAPTURE OUTSTANDING
Second Hope you realize how VERY FORTUNATE YOU ARE TO BE IN ONE PIECE.
The general belief is that if a Black Bear continues to approach you once they are aware of your being there. It's because your being targeted as A MEAL.
Dont know how close he was or when he became aware of you but DANGEROUS is a Conservative description of your encounter.

Jack

8/26/2012 3:27:12 AM

Great capture, he was looking to you very seriously...:-)

8/26/2012 3:54:20 AM

Amazing capture, Renee.

8/26/2012 4:40:19 AM

Wow, wonderful capture Renee! Best to take Jack's advice next time

8/26/2012 5:21:19 AM

Nice capture, Renee. He is beautiful.

8/26/2012 5:25:54 AM

Beautiful bear and capture. Love the eye to eye contact. Have to use common sense when around wildlife but I hate when people are scared to death and especially give bears a bad rap. We see bears all the time down at Shenandoah. Most can't get away fast enough. People need to look up statistics on bear attacks verses other wildlife attacks.

8/26/2012 5:26:45 AM

Well, you survived the encounter so now it's a beautiful memory and photo. I love the way he is contrasted against the large clump of delicate yellow wildflowers.

8/26/2012 5:29:38 AM

Well, I hope you had a long lens!

8/26/2012 6:05:31 AM

I'm not an expert at bears, but I know grizzlies are worse than black bears...I think. :-) At least you're safe and sound. I don't think bears like to eat cameras, though!

8/26/2012 6:06:04 AM

He is so handsome! Awesome capture!!!
I'm sure you were far enough away!

8/26/2012 6:28:33 AM

Wow. How lucky. Spectacular capture, Renee.

8/26/2012 7:47:26 AM

This is a great image, Renee!! You definitely got his attention. Love the clarity in his eyes (bear eyes are so small and always difficult to photograph)...superb!!!! How exciting!! And to think I didn't believe you...lol. jsb

8/26/2012 8:21:20 AM

You are getting the full treatment here Renee, and you have certainly captured all his attention! What a delightful wildlife shot!

8/26/2012 1:40:44 PM

Awesome wildlife capture, Renee! Your adrenaline must have been working overtime!

8/26/2012 3:34:47 PM

Renee, what a great opportunity to capture this majestic subject; awesome detailing and I love the composition with the diagonal line of flowers, also repeated in the bg; excellent work, as always!!

8/26/2012 4:59:02 PM

He looks adorable and not dangerous at all... Great capture!

8/26/2012 5:25:21 PM

Beautiful!

8/26/2012 9:36:23 PM

a cool portrait!

8/27/2012 10:52:46 AM

AWESOME!

8/27/2012 5:34:40 PM

I don't think I would of stayed around. Awesome capture!

8/27/2012 8:07:06 PM

Terrific wildlife image. Hyperfocal distance is spot on.

8/30/2012 12:30:13 PM

What an EXCEPTIONAL 'capture' of this black bear, Renee - WOW!! :-) I hope you were safely inside your vehicle at the time he was coming towards you!! ;-/

9/2/2012 7:35:43 AM

Whow love that expression!! Wonderful wildlife here Renee!

9/4/2012 1:36:08 AM

Great composure, Renee! Love the picture!

9/8/2012 4:19:23 PM

Congratulations on your finalist Renee!

9/24/2012 9:29:26 AM

- along the road somewhere in Banff :) Yes, that's where you'll meet them. I've never seen such a fantastic portrait, though. Congratulations, Renee!

9/24/2012 10:43:11 AM

Congrats on a beautiful finalist.

9/24/2012 11:07:02 AM

An amazing capture, Renee! Congrats on your finalist!

9/24/2012 11:39:28 AM

Congrats on this amazing finalist, Renee!:)

9/24/2012 12:13:15 PM

Congratulations on your finalist Renee, this is superb.

9/24/2012 12:29:43 PM

such an adorable finalist Renee... congratulations!!!

9/24/2012 12:30:46 PM

Marvelous finalist, Rene!

Congratulations!
Debby

9/24/2012 2:52:16 PM

WOW! Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Renee!

9/24/2012 2:54:20 PM

Very sharp portrait of a black bear - hope you had a long lens!

9/24/2012 3:29:59 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Renee!

9/24/2012 3:48:37 PM

Wonderful capture, congrats Renee!

9/24/2012 5:17:21 PM

Congrats Renee on this wonderful finalist!

9/24/2012 5:41:34 PM

Congratulations, this is awesome.

9/24/2012 7:56:53 PM

Awesome capture! Congratulations!

9/24/2012 10:00:39 PM

Amazing clarity Renee. Congrats on your finalist image and good luck.

9/24/2012 11:22:37 PM

This had to be fun....Congratulations girl!!!

9/25/2012 5:12:45 AM

Wow Renee! What a perfect image in this great setting! Congrats again on your many finalist this month, and very well deserved girl!

jo ann c.

9/25/2012 7:38:31 AM

Ohhhh...this little fellow is so cute...unless he's two feet away from you...lol. Huge congrats on this awesome finalist!!

9/25/2012 7:50:58 AM

CONGRATS!

9/25/2012 10:42:01 AM

Stunning wildlife capture, Renee!! Congrats and best of luck in the next round!!

9/25/2012 11:31:01 PM

Big congratulations ! Renee. Are you scared at that time?. For me I will be frightened off.

9/27/2012 12:06:02 AM

WOW! An exceptional capture, Renee! He certainly was checking you out - great eye contact - he looks curious more than anything. But Jack's advice is not to be taken lightly, I guess. Glad it turned out so well! Huge Congratulations on this amazing Finalist!

9/27/2012 3:44:18 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Renee!

9/28/2012 10:39:27 PM

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna

9/30/2012 11:22:55 AM