On Friday night another of the solitary young adult bears paid a visit. This time I was able to get a second flash hidden behind that tree. In fact, he/she (based on those ears this one appears to be either a female or a young male) is looking straight at the hidden flash about four feet up and attached to a second tree just behind the visible tree. This setup allowed for some nice back/side lighting and illuminated the misty rain drops. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 500, f/11 at 1/160th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and flashes.
You really have a lot of bears in your yard. Why do you have so many bears in your yard? Is it your milkshake? Does your milkshake bring all the bears to the yard?
Of all your recent nighttime bear pics, I like this one the best: backlighting, raindrops, fall leaves, and a stalwart tree. Lots going on & perfect composition!! And while you were sleeping yet!
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On Friday night another of the solitary young adult bears paid a visit. This time I was able to get a second flash hidden behind that tree. In fact, he/she (based on those ears this one appears to be either a female or a young male) is looking straight at the hidden flash about four feet up and attached to a second tree just behind the visible tree. This setup allowed for some nice back/side lighting and illuminated the misty rain drops. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 500, f/11 at 1/160th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and flashes.
Love this!!!
Thanks Monique. Nice of her to take a photo of herself while I was sleeping.
Your backyard is providing us with a variety of photos with the bears as main stars
Keep them coming most enjoyable
Thanks Aunt Sue. Nice to keep occupied while I wait to be able to travel again.
You really have a lot of bears in your yard. Why do you have so many bears in your yard? Is it your milkshake? Does your milkshake bring all the bears to the yard?
great pic. ) How many flashes do have for back lite, ? ) i like this pic. )
Thanks Michael. Two flashes. One behind the tree and one behind the camera to add a little definition to the bear.
Of all your recent nighttime bear pics, I like this one the best: backlighting, raindrops, fall leaves, and a stalwart tree. Lots going on & perfect composition!! And while you were sleeping yet!
Thanks Laura. This one’s my favorite too. And was the trickiest to capture with that hidden flash behind the tree.
Love the nocturnal images you are capturing, Sean!
Thanks Sue. It’s certainly keeping me busy until I can get back out there again.