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Ursus Horribilis trying to smile


Ursus Horribilis trying to smile
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Copyright: John Stewart (jstewart) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 61 W: 0 N: 118] (553)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-15
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon CP 8800
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-19 21:12
Viewed: 1295
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Grizzly bear, the formal name of which is Ursus Arctos Horribilis.
In North America, there are 3 types of bears: brown or black bears, the grizzly that is larger, and the polar bear.
I've seen many black/brown beras in the wild and they don't scare me much, though they can be dangerous and one should always be very cautious in their presence. But a grizzly, which fortunately I've never encountered in the wild, would terrify me. They are very dangerous. Polar bears ditto.
So what about this one? Well, I have a philosophical objection to capturing images of animals and birds in zoos and such like. However, this bear lives in a large very natural enclosure, with a sibling, at the top of Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. They were acquired as cubs and are thought not to be able to be released in the wild. They are protected and enclosed by a mesh wire fence but one can shoot through the gaps to get a picture like this.
Image has been cleaned up a bit in P Shop.
LordPotty, vanderschelden, ralfsworld, lise, K9madtex, tiklod has marked this note useful
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Hello John,
What a delightful portrait of this huge Grizzly.
I love the composition and the light around his ears etc
Exposure,colours and detail are very good indeed.
He looks so peaceful there among the flower it is hard to picture him getting cross at all.
Beautiful shot.
Well done.
Steve

Quel impressionnant annimal ! On aurait bien envie d'aller enfoncer nos mains dans cette criniaire !
Belle netteté
Bonne journée
Josy

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  • pirate Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 473 W: 99 N: 624] (3215)
  • [2007-09-19 23:34]

Hi John
great portrait
even if it is in an enclosure, it looks really natural. Imho it is Ok to publish these pictures as long as you state that it is taken in captivity.
very nice details in the fur and great DOF with lovely compo
tfs
Tom

Hi John,
Nice Grizzly bear portrait...
The bear is depicted very sharp and the DOF is okay.
TFS
Annick

Hi John
You captured and well presented this beauty!
Good details, colour and expression.
TFS
Ralf

bonjour
encore une belle macro de ce portrait, belles couleurs nettes sur super BG
bien vu, merci a toi
edith

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
  • [2007-09-20 5:12]

Hi John,
This guy seems huge! I wouldn't dare to punch him in the nose ;)
Very nice composition and POV. Nice natural light and great sharpness.
Lise

Nice rich colour in the bear. I like.

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 74 N: 875] (3397)
  • [2007-09-21 16:54]

Hi John,
Another beautiful portrait!
Details and sharpness are very excellent. Depth of field is nice and the yellow flowers add something more on this top-notch shot.
Thanks,

Claude

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer [C: 102 W: 9 N: 236] (1354)
  • [2008-09-13 17:33]

Terrific portrait. Coordinated colors, including the flowers, really work well. Expression is perfect. Gary

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