Black Bear

Took this earlier this year. These guys are in the area eating the Kokanee salmon.

Great shots! What lens were you using and how far away were you?

Thanks, 70-200 2.8 non IS. These were shot typically from about 40-50 feet. The close-up of the face was the only time I got a little worried, but about 5 seconds into it it was obvious he was just walking to his next feeding ground. Got others from a safer distance

Oh thats good you didnt have to play dead or anything

That's a pretty light colored black bear. Very nice.

wow your brave to get that close!! you could have been his dinner!! LOL needless to say what great shots! I thought they would be hibernating this time of yr??

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wow your brave to get that close!! you could have been his dinner!! LOL needless to say what great shots! I thought they would be hibernating this time of yr??

I surprised him, (and me). I knew they were in the area, but he was right next to the creek, and at first I thought it was a coyote, only saw a few inches of back fur. Then he lifted his head. I just slowly walked backwards while he slowly followed Came across more people in about 30 feet and warned them. They said they "saw him there" ( thanks for the warning lol).
It was pretty cool though. We still don't really have any snow out here and this was in Septemberish, so they are still active, and they eat the kokanee salmon so they are fattening up for hibernation.