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26-MAY-2016

Big Male

I saw this very large male bear late yesterday afternoon. Beautiful creature.


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William Barletta11-Sep-2016 05:13
Not someone I'd want to run into ~V~
Dennis Hoyne04-Jun-2016 02:21
A fantastic catch, they come in our yard each spring, but only in the dark of night. Superb color and detail on this beauty.
janescottcumming03-Jun-2016 18:37
Seems like you were pretty close, even with a telephoto. Great and beautiful catch. V
Alexander Kazakov01-Jun-2016 08:59
Great close up! V
Sam_C01-Jun-2016 07:59
You are the "Bear Stalker" my friend, I don't think you have any fear of bears!! V++ :-)
Frank Tran31-May-2016 17:45
Excellent close-up shot. V+
Graeme31-May-2016 12:13
Superb eye contact and close up on this male bear, Buz. V!!
Ursula Miller31-May-2016 06:35
Wow, fantastic capture of this impressive animal! V
Julie Oldfield31-May-2016 01:15
Fantastic! What an awesome capture. V
Jean Chiasson30-May-2016 23:38
Wonderful capture Buz BV
Colin Storey30-May-2016 18:47
Fantastic detailed close up of this bear.
lucanton30-May-2016 14:21
Un très beau gros plan ce cet ours! V
Marcia Colelli30-May-2016 11:50
Fantastic capture of this very large male. V
marie-jose wolff30-May-2016 08:46
very impressive bear, beautiful black fur,
it's very alarming to be faced with a big beast like this! V
marie-jose wolff30-May-2016 08:42
very impressive bear, beautiful black fur.
it'is very alarming to be faced with those a big beast! V
Zoltán Balogh30-May-2016 06:32
Wow, it looks really big! Great capture Buz! V
Frank Brault30-May-2016 01:26
What a magnificent beast and image. You must have been fairly close. V
Pierre29-May-2016 16:40
Un gros plan formidable de ce très gros sujet, des noirs magnifiques! V
Anna & Christian RECK29-May-2016 11:46
What a lucky and marvelous encounter, Buz!! Looks like this "big teddy bear" :-) has smelt something!! BV. Anna
pkocinski29-May-2016 11:20
Big beautiful boy indeed and shot with a 180mm - you're brave.
Stephanie29-May-2016 10:25
How close were you to this big boy? He's beautiful Buz! VVV
Pieter Bos29-May-2016 07:21
Great shot! You must be close.... ~V
Chris Picard29-May-2016 04:59
Very impressive image. He looks determined. You were close. Maybe too close! V
Claude Gagnon29-May-2016 01:37
Wow, so beautiful portrait :)) V
Jean D29-May-2016 00:24
Terrific capture of this big fella on a mission. ~V
fotabug28-May-2016 22:32
Wow, exciting moment, I bet! What a magnificent animal, it sure is a big black bear! Some of them can get very big! I would think you were close enough. :) V
Walter Otto Koenig28-May-2016 20:44
Wonderful photo of this thrilling encounter Buz. I agree with you, what a beautiful animal. "V"
bill friedlander28-May-2016 20:28
Excellent exposure to get the details in the black coat. V
Johnny JAG28-May-2016 20:26
He's very handsome
MarcViskens28-May-2016 19:25
beautiful shot Buz
Tom Munson28-May-2016 19:17
What a beautiful bear, Buz. Great shot.
Blandine Mangin28-May-2016 16:41
cet ours est impressionnant ! v
Gary Hudes28-May-2016 15:35
Excellent detail in this large fellow's face that conveys a sense of determination. V.
Gary28-May-2016 15:22
Nice tight image...
Gayle P. Clement28-May-2016 14:08
He is beautiful.
Jeff Real28-May-2016 13:32
I had to sneak up on my keyboard to type.
I admire your photographic ability and your courage!
~V~
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)28-May-2016 13:01
Nice image and lovely light,vote
Paolo
Yvonne28-May-2016 11:30
Superb! v
Gerard Koehl28-May-2016 06:51
Excellente capture. V
Helen Betts28-May-2016 06:41
Excellent capture of this magnificent animal stalking through his territory. He doesn't seem to be aware of your presence, which I would imagine was a good thing. V.
elstan28-May-2016 04:46
Beautiful animal! Great shot. *V*
Nirvan Hope28-May-2016 04:34
Very big. Very close. Powerful!
joseantonio28-May-2016 04:16
I think you were too close (or at least I think this would be too close for me).V
Paco López28-May-2016 04:08
Excellent capture, V!!
Liz Bickel28-May-2016 03:42
What a handsome bear. Well shot!
Nick Paoni28-May-2016 03:25
Amazing shot. Love the shiny black fur. V
hge5428-May-2016 02:39
Fabulous shot. He wintered very well. V
Allan Jay28-May-2016 02:27
Beautiful while yet scary, Buz! Excellent capture.
peterjay4528-May-2016 02:23
Wow! Great shot. Close enough to get the heart racing.
Jim Coffman28-May-2016 02:03
You really know how to hurt a guy!! :)) Nice image, Buz!!
larose forest photos28-May-2016 01:39
He is magnificent! I rarely see bears around here (saw lots when I lived out west). Fabulous shot. VV
fredrcox28-May-2016 01:05
Fantastic!
Neil Marcus28-May-2016 01:00
How close were you???
Karen Moen28-May-2016 00:55
Wow, an excellent wildlife shot with a 180mm lens! You must have been downwind as he doesn't seem to be aware of you. Voted.
Marcia Rules28-May-2016 00:51
Please tell me you saw this from a distance!!!!!!! V
Gill Kopy28-May-2016 00:44
Marvelous bear shot !! I think he's on your trail !! V
globalgadabout28-May-2016 00:14
what a potent image...the tight framing is so effective... great shot Buz..