Here are two shots of one of the black bears we met last week in Yellowstone. Based on body size, as well as the length and shape of the ears, I think this is a female. She was causing quite a “bear jam” as a crowd of people were watching her go about her business of eating berries along the side of the road. We also saw a few grizzly bears, but none close enough for photos. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 2000, f/4 at 1/500th of a second (bottom photo 1/400th of a second)
Bears certainly get a bad rap for being ferocious. Truth is, the only time they ever attack is when they’re surprised and feel threatened, or you get between a mother and her cubs. That being said, you always need to be careful, but for the most part, they just want to be left alone to eat berries, fish, leaves and grass.
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Here are two shots of one of the black bears we met last week in Yellowstone. Based on body size, as well as the length and shape of the ears, I think this is a female. She was causing quite a “bear jam” as a crowd of people were watching her go about her business of eating berries along the side of the road. We also saw a few grizzly bears, but none close enough for photos.
Sweet! And at 200mm, so you had to be close.
Yes, very close. The bear walked right past the crowd of people seemingly unconcerned as she headed for the berries.
Most excellent, Sean! I wonder if the bear is feeding on a Twin Berry plant? It looks kind of like one.
Could be Sue. I tried identifying the berries but couldn’t be sure.
GREAT, DO YOU THINK THJIS BEAR GOT LITTLE CLOSE FOR COMFORT, FOR THE POEPLE, OR WERE JUST NOT SCARE OF IT .? )
Handsome bear. She looks so healthy.
—– To watch in wonder
—– A natural transformation
—– Berries become bear .
Wonderful shots, Sean! Amazing that such a large animals prefers eating little berries instead of big humans. 🙂
Thanks Rachel,
Bears certainly get a bad rap for being ferocious. Truth is, the only time they ever attack is when they’re surprised and feel threatened, or you get between a mother and her cubs. That being said, you always need to be careful, but for the most part, they just want to be left alone to eat berries, fish, leaves and grass.
Love these shots, really show her personality! And that the berries are super yummy!!
She is impressive.
you did not just say “bear jam”
That’s what they call a traffic jam in Yellowstone caused by everyone stopping to photograph and view a roadside bear.