The High Road

© Laura E. Swan

The High Road

Uploaded: February 04, 2010

Description


If A Person Takes The
DEEP WOODS PATH
IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
They Just Might Come Across
BEARS AND BEAR CUBS!
(Like I Did!)

Best We Leave These Little Ones
Alone As MOTHER BEAR Is Nearby!

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TV 1/125 AV 2.8
PES7 Adjs, Fract, Smudge For Frame
Shot From Car off a quiet trail On Mt. Norquay, Banff.

Exif: F Number: 5.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.30 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Brett Dolsen February 04, 2010

I can only imagine the Adrenalin rush in this situation Laura!!Great composition and wonderfull DD!! #1234732

Tommy E. Burgess February 04, 2010

Fantastic capture and effects Laura!! Did you use the excepted method of framing your shot over your shoulder while running the other way?? #8354775

Tommy E. Burgess February 04, 2010

accepted even. Dang my attempt at humour feel short do to a grammer error. Time for bed. #8354777

Tommy E. Burgess February 04, 2010

Wow I need to question the schools that gave me my degrees. I can't seem to spell or should I say speel anything right tonight. Maybe the neighbors laced the groundwater with something lol. Will try my hand at being funny another day, Have a wonderful Thursday Laura! #8354819

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 04, 2010

I got a shot of MAMA BEAR TOO, Brett! That REALLY gave me a rush. Just about finished me off!

Maybe I will post that one, too? She never once lifted her head to notice me however and that was fine by me...so I moved along!

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Tommy, you are so funny! You were even more funny than you meant to be the first time in my eyes! Silly dilly!

Yes. Of course. It's the ground water my dear friend. HA! Now get some sleep! Still chuckling! The water will wear off by morning. I promise!

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I have visited lots of you tonight so I guess I may be excused now! You guys did some great shooting and DDR work (and drum playing!!!) Impressive!

Night night all, and thank you for the visit!

-Laura #8354881

Chua Wee Boo February 04, 2010

Very lovely DD works,Laura! #8354897

Kerry Hill February 04, 2010

BEARS!! Fantastic capture and effects Laura, yep after the shot I'd be on my way too...rather quickly!! #8354917

Troy Gallagher February 04, 2010

Fantastic capture Laura, ecellent framing and effects. Pretty intense, I am sure, to happen upon a bear.

Troy #8354925

Michelle Alton February 04, 2010

It must have been a fabulous experience, Laura. Are you going to show us the original too? #8354974

Renee Doyle February 04, 2010

A mamma bear just ain't worth tangling with :-)
Wonderful work here Laura!! #8355046

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 04, 2010

Cool image and work, Laura.


Dominick #8355068

Ron McEwan February 04, 2010

OMG, Laura this is a fantastic shot and work. I don't even know if I would have had the presence of mind to take a shot. #8355530

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 04, 2010

Beautiful....nice effects too!! #8355844

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 04, 2010

Good morning all! This image was shot in June 07. We see lots of wild life during that time of year. It's actually DANGEROUS to wander around during mating season and birthing season and even into June because the parents of these animals are mighty protective!!!

I might show you Mama bear tonight if it turns out okay. I wish she had looked up at me but really am glad she didn't, too! I might not be here t share these shots with you! #8356175

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 04, 2010

This was taken with my zoom lens on my flat camera. It's not the best, but the Fract filter made up for it! :) #8356203

Karen Engelbreth February 04, 2010

Fantastic, creative image, Laura ... #8356426

Tiia Vissak February 04, 2010

beautifully done! #8356511

John Connolly February 04, 2010

An incredible scene beautifully presented Laura! I don't know if I would have managed this shot, I think I would have been hightailing it in the other direction! #8356528

Monnie Ryan February 04, 2010

Very creative and eye-catching, Laura! #8356752

Carol L. Fowler February 04, 2010

At least they ignored you! Spotting any bear is a great experience! #8356832

Stephen Zacker February 04, 2010

If you go out in the woods today You're sure of a big surprise. If you go out in the woods today You'd better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Neat capture and effect #8356892

Barbara Waldoch February 04, 2010

Terrific catch, Laura! #8356988

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 05, 2010

Great color and effects, Laura!! #8357413

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 05, 2010

A fantastic wildlife experience Laura! Jeff #8357514

Renata Gusciora February 05, 2010

Wow!This is precious,Laura!Awesome wildlife capture with beautiful presentation!Fantastic colors,interesting effects and great framing! #8358373

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 05, 2010

I wouldnt get to close, you be lucky, especially with cubs
Excellent capture and effects!!! #8359213

Tammy Espino February 05, 2010

What a rush!!!! #8359306

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 05, 2010

They were so beautiful you guys! I wish it would have been safe to pet them and love them up! They looked like they were about 20 lbs each? So darling!

I can tell you this! I was happy to feel safe in the car! I knew MAMA BEAR was RIGHT THERE, too!

I really enjoyed all of your encouraging, exciting, fun, kind and sweet comments!

-Laura #8359537

Ellen Hodges February 05, 2010

What a fantastic find and capture, Laura!! Wow! #8359996

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 05, 2010

Thank you Ellen! :D !!! #8360002

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 06, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o)

#8360780

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 06, 2010

Wonderful capture with great effects Laura!!! What's a seventies party? <>< #8362150

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 06, 2010

Hi Mumj!!! Thanks for the congrats!!! :D

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Nancy, a 70's party is what is going on in my gallery right now. Anyone who wants to is attending. Please come if you would like. We are all adding something to the thread from the 70's.

Thanks for the visit! So nice to see you both!!

-Laura #8362168

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 07, 2010

Better be careful Laura - while you were snapping these family photos...loook what papa bear was doing.... ha....eatting your lunch!!!

Photobucket #8363105

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 07, 2010

OM GOSH! I THOUGHT I heard some noises at the back of the trunk.

I had no idea it was one of YOGI's relatives!

So much for that great pie we had in there too! Photobucket

#8363553

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 07, 2010

HAD to have been the best raspberry pie I ever made too...shoot! 8o( but one happy bear is a happy visitor....

lol...8o)

Photobucket #8363687

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 07, 2010

You DO make the best pies Mumj! :P #8363782

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 10, 2010

Gorgeous greens Sister... love your framing too..
Bears are beautiful.. but your' right..watch out for Momma bear with her cubs!

CHRIS
SMILING WITH YOU #8372961


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