Black bears are very good climbers and this young cinnamon black bear appeared to be having a good old time climbing through the trees in a northern Minnesota forest. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 800, f/2.8 at 1/400th of a second
Wow! That is gorgeous (bear and shot)! Beautiful colouring, composition & rendering.
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2004 & 2006 (a thousand miles each split). I think I encountered 10 black bears on the first trip, including two sitings of a mother with three cubs — the first one in the Smokies. The young made a helluva racket as they scooted up the nearest trunks. Very happy not to walk between ma & kids!
Second trip, I was “stalked” by a big one in northern New Jersey. Coming from a bear-free continent (Australia), and possibly having absorbed the silly bear-anoia in Bill Bryson’s famous book on the A.T., I was very unnerved by this big fella following close on a quiet trail and then dirt road around dusk. Very relieved to arrive at the shelter. Later, I realised it was probably following me in the assumption I’d feed him/her!
Fantastic shot, Sean! I love the action pose you managed to capture in that wonderful young black bear. You couldn’t have choreographed it better if you had wanted to! It’s one thing to get any shot of a bear, but so much sweeter that this specimen was so accomodating for the wildlife paparazzi!
They have been seen in our area by glad to say not by me , your shot seems to have captured a very adventurous fellow , how close can you get before it becomes dangerous to you
Thanks Aunt Sue. They become dangerous when startled or threatened or if a mom with cubs. This guy was quite relaxed and could clearly see where I was at all times. No surprises. I’ve had them walk ten feet past me, although I wouldn’t recommend that.
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Black bears are very good climbers and this young cinnamon black bear appeared to be having a good old time climbing through the trees in a northern Minnesota forest.
Wow! That is gorgeous (bear and shot)! Beautiful colouring, composition & rendering.
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2004 & 2006 (a thousand miles each split). I think I encountered 10 black bears on the first trip, including two sitings of a mother with three cubs — the first one in the Smokies. The young made a helluva racket as they scooted up the nearest trunks. Very happy not to walk between ma & kids!
Second trip, I was “stalked” by a big one in northern New Jersey. Coming from a bear-free continent (Australia), and possibly having absorbed the silly bear-anoia in Bill Bryson’s famous book on the A.T., I was very unnerved by this big fella following close on a quiet trail and then dirt road around dusk. Very relieved to arrive at the shelter. Later, I realised it was probably following me in the assumption I’d feed him/her!
Funny. I remember reading Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country the first time I went to Australia. He similarly warned against never trusting a kangaroo.
Fantastic shot, Sean! I love the action pose you managed to capture in that wonderful young black bear. You couldn’t have choreographed it better if you had wanted to! It’s one thing to get any shot of a bear, but so much sweeter that this specimen was so accomodating for the wildlife paparazzi!
Thanks Sue, the younger ones can look so mischievous as they poke around.
—– Under the big top
—– With virtual crampons bear can
—– Climb the scenery.
They have been seen in our area by glad to say not by me , your shot seems to have captured a very adventurous fellow , how close can you get before it becomes dangerous to you
Aunt Sue
Thanks Aunt Sue. They become dangerous when startled or threatened or if a mom with cubs. This guy was quite relaxed and could clearly see where I was at all times. No surprises. I’ve had them walk ten feet past me, although I wouldn’t recommend that.
I love this. The bear is all “adventure!!”
This one seems to be a natural climber.