Inspiring Photo: Lookin' at me Lookin' at you #13269624

Lookin' at me Lookin' at you

Uploaded: August 26, 2012

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I couldn't believe how close this guy kept walking toward us - along the road somewhere in Banff on a wet and chilly day ....

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 145.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Jeff Robinson August 26, 2012

An Outstanding wildlife capture! #1482474

Gord MacEachern August 26, 2012

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!! #10290473

Jack Gaskin August 26, 2012

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 #10290488

Antonio Amen August 26, 2012

Great capture, he was looking to you very seriously...:-) #10290526

Leslie McLain August 26, 2012

Amazing capture, Renee. #10290602

Claudia Kuhn August 26, 2012

Wow, wonderful capture Renee! Best to take Jack's advice next time #10290668

Kay E. Mahoney August 26, 2012

Nice capture, Renee. He is beautiful. #10290678

Tammy M. Anderson August 26, 2012

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. #10290680

Michelle Alton August 26, 2012

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. #10290692

Carolyn M. Fletcher August 26, 2012

Well, I hope you had a long lens! #10290778

Ken Smith August 26, 2012

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! #10290780

Linda D. Lester August 26, 2012

He is so handsome! Awesome capture!!!
I'm sure you were far enough away! #10290806

Rony Sagy August 26, 2012

Wow. How lucky. Spectacular capture, Renee. #10290903

Debra R. Harder August 26, 2012

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 #10290936

John Connolly August 26, 2012

You are getting the full treatment here Renee, and you have certainly captured all his attention! What a delightful wildlife shot! #10291202

Kathy Salerni August 26, 2012

Awesome wildlife capture, Renee! Your adrenaline must have been working overtime! #10291344

Nina Shields August 26, 2012

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!! #10291463

Stefania Barbier August 26, 2012

He looks adorable and not dangerous at all... Great capture! #10291490

Carol Quina August 26, 2012

Beautiful! #10291736

Tiia Vissak August 27, 2012

a cool portrait! #10292507

Cliff & Patti Smith August 27, 2012

AWESOME! #10292933

Tammy Espino August 27, 2012

I don't think I would of stayed around. Awesome capture! #10293110

Craig W. Myers August 30, 2012

Terrific wildlife image. Hyperfocal distance is spot on. #10299625

Carolyn J. Connolly September 02, 2012

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!! ;-/ #10305201

Brett Dolsen September 04, 2012

Whow love that expression!! Wonderful wildlife here Renee! #10307596

Darryl Wilkinson September 08, 2012

Great composure, Renee! Love the picture! #10314617

Cindy Bendush September 24, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Renee! #10335645

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 24, 2012

- 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! #10335987

Tammy M. Anderson September 24, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist. #10336068

Terry Cervi September 24, 2012

An amazing capture, Renee! Congrats on your finalist! #10336202

Tammy Espino September 24, 2012

Congrats on this amazing finalist, Renee!:) #10336349

Ann Coates September 24, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Renee, this is superb. #10336420

Stefania Barbier September 24, 2012

such an adorable finalist Renee... congratulations!!! #10336429

Deborah C. Lewinson September 24, 2012

Marvelous finalist, Rene!

Congratulations!
Debby #10337398

Kathy Salerni September 24, 2012

WOW! Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Renee! #10337407

September 24, 2012

Very sharp portrait of a black bear - hope you had a long lens! #10337615

Lindley Johnson September 24, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Renee! #10337708

Claudia Kuhn September 24, 2012

Wonderful capture, congrats Renee! #10338166

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012

Congrats Renee on this wonderful finalist! #10338269

Carla Capra Anderson September 24, 2012

Congratulations, this is awesome. #10339001

Raymond Pauly September 24, 2012

Awesome capture! Congratulations! #10339314

Heather Loewenhardt September 24, 2012

Amazing clarity Renee. Congrats on your finalist image and good luck. #10339396

Linda D. Lester September 25, 2012

This had to be fun....Congratulations girl!!! #10339793

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012

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. #10340132

Debra R. Harder September 25, 2012

Ohhhh...this little fellow is so cute...unless he's two feet away from you...lol. Huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! #10340186

Patrick Rouzes September 25, 2012

CONGRATS!
#10340542

Robert K. Bemus September 25, 2012

Stunning wildlife capture, Renee!! Congrats and best of luck in the next round!! #10341774

Graeme yew Chow September 27, 2012

Big congratulations ! Renee. Are you scared at that time?. For me I will be frightened off. #10343011

Rona L. Schwarz September 27, 2012

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! #10344016

Nadia Paul September 28, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Renee! #10345842

Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2012

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10347615

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