A bit of morning excitement... - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

11/26/2004 12:55:58 PM · #1

Was woken up today to be told there was a bear in our backyard. So, I grabbed the camera and ran outside. Unfortunately, the bear was in a hard to reach place, so I had to settle for shots from a poor vantage point. Anyway, I got these two shots off which are ok. Nothing spectacular, but just wanted to share what little excitement comes into my life. lol.

giega

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/26/2004 01:06:36 PM · #2

You should have brought out some Rainier beer, and then...

//www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/08/18/bear.beer.reut/

moodville

Nikon D100

11/26/2004 01:07:54 PM · #3

I'm certainly no expert but looks like a black bear and s/he's built a nice little nest. How cute and exciting! Is it still there or did it move on?

11/26/2004 01:09:23 PM · #4

Originally posted by moodville:

I'm certainly no expert but looks like a black bear and s/he's built a nice little nest. How cute and exciting! Is it still there or did it move on?

Yah, it's a young Black Bear.. probably yearling by the size. She/He moved on.. we couldn't have it hanging around here with kids about, so we banged on stuff until it left. Poor thing :/

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/26/2004 01:10:00 PM · #5

Originally posted by giega:

You should have brought out some Rainier beer, and then...

//www.cnn.com/2004/US/West/08/18/bear.beer.reut/

hahaha.. pretty funny.

hardwaybets

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

11/26/2004 01:21:16 PM · #6

So let me see if I get this straight...

You hear that there is a bear (presumably an animal that might find you to be a tasty early morning snack) and you run out TOWARDS the bear?!

You have far more courage than me! Had I been in that area, you would have seen me running in the opposite direction to that bear with my camera flailing wildly about my back...

Of course, I am a city boy...what do I know about those docile creatures anyways...;)

Nice image BTW...

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

11/26/2004 02:25:46 PM · #7

Those are actually great shots I think - I love the composition between the trees and the white snow. Too bad the *little* guy or gal had branches crossing his face. Glad you didn't get TOO brave, though - we'd miss you here!

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

11/26/2004 02:52:36 PM · #8

Great shots!! Are they common in your area?

sue

11/26/2004 06:09:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by suemack:

Great shots!! Are they common in your area?

sue

They are pretty common.. we have outdooor garbage bans in our area and restricted times for putting it out for pick-up, because of the attraction it gives bears to enter the neighborhoods