Dailies
These images are ones shot to post in the daily community on smugmug. I've been participating in this community for about six years. For the first few years, I tried to always post a shot taken either that day or the day before. Now, although I try to shoot everyday, I don't necessarily post the images on the same day they are shot.
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8/19/12 - Black bear; best viewed in the largest sizes. Photographed at Bear Country, SD. When I took this shot, there were probably about forty bears within the range of my camera. They were all moving around. It was a hot day; this one has just gotten himself wet down by a hose. I found the bears to be difficult to shoot, as their faces were so dark. I had to use the exposure compensation to lighten the face enough to pull out the detail there.
Thanks for the comments on my daughter's cat. Much appreciated.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on Feb 08Beautiful shot !! Such fine detail and pose ! Great close up !!!
Judith Sparhawk
on Jul 27This is a great shot of this bear. I especially appreciate it, looking at the very bad shots I got of a black bear in Alaska recently.
Rick Willis
on Oct 19Super Shot...
Kazimiera W.M
on Oct 19Great presentation of your portfolio.
jimholmquist
on Apr 26Awesome shot and detail!
Sunny Wu
on Feb 03Wonderful bear!
western gypsy
on Jul 27Wow, what a giant sir! Great capture.
thanasissamaras
on Jul 05Great capture!
Terry Allen
on Jun 30(Excellent detail! I hear you about losing detail in the dark faces of black bears, but (my opinion only) I would have selectively lightened only the face area and left the body darker.
Marilyn Garcia
on Jun 30your work is Amazing! I love this one the most.....