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Cool Sip
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Copyright: Rick Price (Adanac) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 5D MKII, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-21 18:27
Viewed: 345
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi All,
I have been away a great deal of late as Lucy and I have been doing a lot of traveling. We are off in a few days once again, Waterton/Glacier is our destination once again. We met Evelynn and Jerry Smith there is June and had a great visit, they are great people. I would like to thank those that Emailed me wondering where I had gotten to, it's nice to have such great friends. This Black Bear was captured having a drink near Cameron Lake at Waterton Lakes National Park.

Black Bear
Ursus americanus
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General Description

By Gustave J. Yaki

Like us, most bears are omnivores, consuming both plant and animal matter. In early spring, they eat horsetails (Equisetum spp.), blossoming dandelions, grasses, roots and tubers and any carrion that they encounter. In summer, berries attract them, particularly Canada Buffaloberry, abundant in wooded areas along river valleys and in the foothills. In fact, 90 percent of their diet may be vegetation. They also eat huge numbers of insects, such as larva in rotting logs. In autumn, they feed ravenously on anything edible, putting on a thick layer of fat before going to sleep for five or six months.

They do not hibernate as some winter sleepers do. True hibernators slow down all their vital processes: breathing almost ceases; heart beat slows to only a few per minute; body temperature drops to or below freezing, and it takes them many hours to wake up. The bear sleeps more like us, and can waken almost instantly, as has testified by those who have accidentally broken into a den. Remarkably, although totally inactive, their bones do not weaken, they do not have to go to the bathroom, and a mother bear can give birth to two or three tiny cubs, looking after all their needs for several months without ever awakening.
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hello Rick

i am happy to see again photos for you, welcome back,
an excellent portrait photo of the Black Bear drinking water,
with fine POV and framing, fine focus on his head
and composition to obtain excellent details of its black fur,
and i love the expression of its eyes and glance,

TFS

Asbed

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-21 20:01]

Hi Rick,

I figured you and Lucy were on the road! It's so nice to see a post from you again. This bear is wonderful with the most beautiful eyes. A great shot of him enjoying his drink. Colors and details of his face, eye, nose and coat are excellent. I love the natural setting and the fine composition.

Jane

Hello Rick

What a wonderful close up.
Excellent eye contact and detail.
Terrific POV and DOF.
The colours are natural with good light.
Well done.

TFS

Rob

Hallo Rick
It is good to see you around, even if it is just for a few days. This is a lovely image of this bear seen from so close. The black fur displays well on the screen. The wide awake eyes is a sure attraction. Lovely to see this mammal in its natural surrounding, just doing something simple as drinking water. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna

hello Rick I am glad that I see you again!
marvellously close up capture,beautiful moment with very good clarity-details of bear and beautiful natural colours
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2009-07-22 1:10]

Hola Rick,
sorprendente captura,
detalles y pov hermosos,
buen foco en original habitat,
saludos amigo.
felicidades por tus 500 pics, :))

I'm glad you had a wonderful time...
I wish I could've met up with you and Evelynn and your families, too!
A splendid shot of this bear having a drink...
The colours are so real and not like the usual plastic colours we see...
Very well done, my friend Rick...
Nice to see a post from you!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-07-22 5:17]

Hi Rick
Welcome back nice to see you posting again.Excellent closed up and portrait of the black bear.Razor sharp image with excellent fur detail.
TFS Michel
ps have a nice trip

Hello Rick
what a great moment captured ! the portrait of this Black Bear is very sharply detailed
I like the fine details on his fur and the eyes are well focused
very well done and thanks for sharing
Jacqueline

Hello Rick,

A great capture of this Bear having a drink with great pose. The Bear is drinking but he/she is scanning the area for any danger.

Well done & TFS.

Best of Luck

Umar

Holy Crow, this is your 500th post...wow...congratulations Rick.
You really have an awesome album and you've inspired me to try harder.

I love your Black Bear peaking through the bushes having a drink. You even managed to captured his glossy coat. Well done and keep inspiring me.
TFS Janice

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