Black bear back scratch

[D. Robert Franz]

• Canon EOS-1D Mark II
• ƒ/4
• 600mm
• 1/250s
• ISO 250
• Flash not fired
• Thu, 09 June 2005 9:37 AM

Actually it is a way the bears mark territory but they sure seem to enjoy it. Photographed this bear during my spring Yellowstone IPT.

Canon 1d2, EF600mmF4IS, ISO 250, 1/250 @ F4, -2/3 comp in eval.

 

[Maxis Gamez]

Excellent image. The top wood stick is driving nuts!!

 

[Milo Burcham]

Awesome pose and composition. A very nice bear shot. Could be slightly over-sharpened.

 

[D. Robert Franz]

Could be slightly over-sharpened.

That is possible. Converted this while using my old dark soft monitor sure glad its gone.

 

[Howard Burkert]

Great detail and the depth of vision puts one in the Bears enviorment. It's almost like some Bears know more about posing than others!! You found a real showman...I like it very much.
Best,
Howard.

 

[Stephen Stephen]

Great behavioural image here Robert. I like how the bear's position allows you to make a full portrait frame. It almost makes me want to scratch myself.

 

[DanWalters]

Beautiful shot! He really seems to be enjoying it. Great colors and detail in the bear.