Thin Wire
Uploaded: February 17, 2010
That's All That Held Him Back!
THIS BEAR WE SAW THE SAME DAY
As The Mama Bear & Her Two Cubs.
Only This Bear Was About 20 Miles
IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION.
(Towards Lake Louise On Hwy 1)
He Was Actually Very
BIG
but Very Docile.
Just Eating Dandelions.
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TV 1/200, AV 5.8
(DDR) 0607
Fractalius Filter, Frame Made With Smudge
Tired tonight. I will try and last here!
Exif: F Number: 5.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.30 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Laura E. Swan
February 17, 2010
Thanks Mare for your ever fun and kind remarks!
-Pom #8388206
Jeff Robinson
February 17, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 17, 2010
You know there is MORE to the story here of THIS PARTICULAR BEAR!
Wanna hear it?
(You guys are saying, "Uh oh. Here we go. Laura is going to tell us THE REST OF THE STORY!")
Well...as we drove down the highway that day we only knew there was a wild animal there because there were cars pulled over and camera's were OUT! (That's how it is in the the Rockies!)
So we pulled over. (My brother was really excited, let me tell you!)
All of us were quiet and respectful and used our zooms and kept a distance. I was 10 or so feet further back than it appears in this image!)
WELL- All of a sudden this IGNORANT MAN goes RUNNING up the side of the hill making loud noises and trying to get the bears attention, (hoping to get the bear to put his head up for a picture).
YOU JUST DONT DO THIS! They are WILD and DANGEROUS and YOU DON'T FRIGHTEN A BEAR! EVER! NO, NO, NO!
To say the very least it's disrespectful to instill "Fear of MAN" in them and to disturb their peace.
Everyone became appalled and the bear gets startled and starts to run off. The man is still yelling! The bear changes his mind, turns and runs towards the fence as the man who is also headed for the bear! (And I am right there! Being quiet)
I will tell you, that wired fence SURE FELT THIN at that moment!
ROAR! The bear says! "ROAR!", and backing up and away from the man, but still facing him at the fence, holding his ground!
We all were frightened! (Except the ignorant man). I slowly backed away shaking me head at this man for what he had done! EVERYONE seemed pretty upset. We One fellow called him a pretty bad name and we all went back to our vehicles leaving the bear alone.
The bear also felt he'd had enough and disappeared into the woods right behind him.
Everyone would have loved to have stayed and just waited for the right shot...
I have a shot of the bear as he approached the fence. (After he had first roared at the man). I was actually backing away at that point and started to head back down the hill.
Should I post it tonight?
Thank you all for dropping by!
-Laura
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Ann Coates
February 17, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 17, 2010
I promise that I am careful, Ellen! :)
Yes, Kerry! I agree...
Ann, you are SO RIGHT. The bears DO get shot and it really REALLY upsets the PARK people and we locals that this is the law when it's the visitors that dont know how to behave. It's not right.
I wasn't the one to used the harsh words on him but I agreed in my heart with what I heard. It really upset everyone. Especially the bear.
Thanks you guys! All of you!
-Laura
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Laura L. Gonzales
February 17, 2010
Robert K. Bemus
February 18, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 18, 2010
Oh dear. Laughing here.
Well, my story stirred your hearts and this is good!
Yes, he WAS big. I should have shot this at worms eye view but this was actually taken before I knew what that meant! :D
Karen, I'll get the wire cutters and let this critter loose, since we all agree that wire is nice and thin. Should be easy!
He'll be down there by APRIL. Just in time to eat up those weeds of yours in your great state! :)
Laura Lee...I posted it! See gallery! And I promise to be careful. I hear the insides of bears don't smell pretty! If that is true then I sure dont want to go there!!! :) !!! HA!
Thanks all! -Laura #8393202
Laura E. Swan
February 18, 2010
Laura L. Gonzales
February 18, 2010
Laura E. Swan
February 19, 2010
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Hi Steve. I know just what you mean. We are told those fences are safe but it's stands to reason that at full charge the animals could get beyond them. Respect is key. I agree totally and thank you for the visit!
-Laura
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