This is a perfectly fine, but rather ordinary shot of a bear. But what I really like about it is that it was taken in my side yard on Friday. We also had three other bear sightings in the yard that day. And at least one sighting a week over the last month or so. True, our house sits on five acres and the neighborhood is fairly wooded, but we also happen to be only fifteen minutes to the state capitol in downtown Hartford. Being quarantined here at home isn’t so bad after all. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm pf lens, ISO 3200, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
I hope the closeness is from a zoom lens, and you were not standing that close to the bear! I don’t care how cute and cuddly they look! They are wild animals!!
Hey Sean, are there a number of different individual bears, of just the one? What does your dog do; does he know the bear is around and go crazy? Beautiful picture!
We know there’s at least three different bears if not more. Two generally come through together. Likely a mom with older cub. Casey goes nuts when he sees them from inside the house. Luckily he hasn’t crossed their paths yet while outside. If I spot a bear I get him in as soon as possible. Don’t want to think what might happen if he goes after one.
I’d be pretty darn careful taking the garbage out at night! Not your average neighborhood invader! But so great that you have these wildlife opportunities in your own realm! Enjoy!
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This is a perfectly fine, but rather ordinary shot of a bear. But what I really like about it is that it was taken in my side yard on Friday. We also had three other bear sightings in the yard that day. And at least one sighting a week over the last month or so. True, our house sits on five acres and the neighborhood is fairly wooded, but we also happen to be only fifteen minutes to the state capitol in downtown Hartford. Being quarantined here at home isn’t so bad after all. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm pf lens, ISO 3200, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
I hope the closeness is from a zoom lens, and you were not standing that close to the bear! I don’t care how cute and cuddly they look! They are wild animals!!
I heard about this app called GROWLr that’s great for seeing bears near you.
Ok You really do live in the woods great for you & us when you share your photos but it’s making your Mom a little nervous
Keep them coming
Aunt Sue
I like the lush vegetation behind him. Thanks for sharing.
Is their hair soft or is it course? Are CT bears dangerous?
“I wonder if he’s got any cookies?” 😀
I love the bear, the green and that one little yellow flower! It looks like a buttercup?
great pic. ) i hope this bear was far engough away that could out run him. ? ) or was it taken on your new 5000 mm len. ? ) great pic.
Hey Sean, are there a number of different individual bears, of just the one? What does your dog do; does he know the bear is around and go crazy? Beautiful picture!
We know there’s at least three different bears if not more. Two generally come through together. Likely a mom with older cub. Casey goes nuts when he sees them from inside the house. Luckily he hasn’t crossed their paths yet while outside. If I spot a bear I get him in as soon as possible. Don’t want to think what might happen if he goes after one.
How lucky that you live within the perimeters of the Sean Crane Wildlife Refuge! Wonderful image!
I’d be pretty darn careful taking the garbage out at night! Not your average neighborhood invader! But so great that you have these wildlife opportunities in your own realm! Enjoy!