I would NOT give it a "bear hug""? don,t think i could reach around it,,,thats a big one 4-sure..
Nice pics,,
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Ronnie H Goldmember 1,793 posts Likes: 53 Joined Feb 2009 Location: Twining, Michigan USA More info | May 21, 2014 03:08 | #16 I would NOT give it a "bear hug""? don,t think i could reach around it,,,thats a big one 4-sure..
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budcam Goldmember ![]() More info | May 21, 2014 05:07 | #17 Hey Jeff thats a big boy, he is checking you out. As you say he came out of hibernation that size. Wow. Dan
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May 21, 2014 05:34 | #18 Dear Pondrader, EOS Elan, EOS7NE, EOS 40D, EOS1DMK2, Canon 15-85 IS EF-S, Canon 28-80 USM, Canon 28-105f3.5/4.5 USM, Canon 70-210f3.5/4.5 USM, Canon 70-300f4.5/5.6 IS USM, Tamron 19-35f3.5/4.5, Tokina 80-400 ATX 11, Sigma 150-500 OS HSM, Promaster 7500DX, Benro A3580F
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 21, 2014 05:45 | #19 Thanks Steve, Ron, Dan he had to, I shot him at 200mm lol. I don't think this is the same Bear Tim the seed eater was a bit smaller. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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Grizz Cream of the Crop ![]() More info | May 21, 2014 08:47 | #20 That is one large chubby bear! Looks like it just came from multiple all you can buffets and its using your hydro pole for a toothpick! Great shots Jeff. Craig * Canon 7D Mark II * 60D * 10D * Tamron SP 150-600 f/5-6.3 Di VC USD * EF 400 5.6L USM * EF 17-40 4.0L USM * EF 70-210 4.0 * EF 28 2.8 * EF 50 1.8 MK1*Flickr
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 21, 2014 08:52 | #21 Grizz wrote in post #16919592 ![]() That is one large chubby bear! Looks like it just came from multiple all you can buffets and its using your hydro pole for a toothpick! Great shots Jeff. ![]() lol you can say that again Craig, Wild Life abound's around me. Isn't it great Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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SJC from VT Cream of the Crop ![]() More info | May 21, 2014 12:15 | #22 Oh my word Jeff, these are incredible. I'm not sure how you kept the camera steady, but you sure did great! I recently watched two cubs playing in our field. They kept running back and forth in front of their Mom...it was so much fun to watch them from a safe distance. I had my German Shepherd and Chocolate Lab on leashes...luckily. *Sandy* "If we all had positive attitudes...we could change the world"
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 21, 2014 12:57 | #23 SJC from VT wrote in post #16920113 ![]() Oh my word Jeff, these are incredible. I'm not sure how you kept the camera steady, but you sure did great! I recently watched two cubs playing in our field. They kept running back and forth in front of their Mom...it was so much fun to watch them from a safe distance. I had my German Shepherd and Chocolate Lab on leashes...luckily. See now I new there was a reason I liked you Sandy!! My wife and I Bred Labs for 18 year's.....That's were Pondrader come's from. Our registered Kennel name! Specializing in Chocolate. The bear was a big fella, I was about to take my Grand daughter to Guides and he was right there so I stayed home to shoot and my wife drove her. Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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SJC from VT Cream of the Crop ![]() More info | May 22, 2014 08:59 | #24 Pondrader wrote in post #16920222 ![]() See now I new there was a reason I liked you Sandy!! My wife and I Bred Labs for 18 year's.....That's were Pondrader come's from. Our registered Kennel name! Specializing in Chocolate. The bear was a big fella, I was about to take my Grand daughter to Guides and he was right there so I stayed home to shoot and my wife drove her. He was so big he made me just a bit nerves, he did thing's on his time not anyone else's. normally bears will spook if you make a noise but this one didn't even look at you. he came and went as he pleased and I just shot what I could. I always wondered where that name came from. My husband lets our lab be a lap-dog, but not me! It's always fun when someone comes to the door when you have two big dogs...one wants attention, the other one...not so much! *Sandy* "If we all had positive attitudes...we could change the world"
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DAA Senior Member ![]() 315 posts Likes: 23 Joined May 2011 Location: Utah More info | May 22, 2014 11:32 | #25 Dang... And this is still in May! Black bear around here are still looking kind of puny from winter. Would love to see him after he puts on some weight
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CamFan01 Goldmember ![]() 4,623 posts Likes: 33 Joined Jul 2010 Location: Lilburn, GA More info | What a monster Jeff! Steve
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 22, 2014 12:25 | #27 SJC from VT wrote in post #16920113 ![]() Oh my word Jeff, these are incredible. I'm not sure how you kept the camera steady, but you sure did great! I recently watched two cubs playing in our field. They kept running back and forth in front of their Mom...it was so much fun to watch them from a safe distance. I had my German Shepherd and Chocolate Lab on leashes...luckily. There was a time Sandy when I had 8 Dogs all well behaved and living together with three litter's!! ..so I had 27 dogs all together.?? Now I have NO pets at all. except for the grand kids. lol Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 22, 2014 12:26 | #28 DAA wrote in post #16922430 ![]() Dang... And this is still in May! Black bear around here are still looking kind of puny from winter. Would love to see him after he puts on some weight ![]() Great images of a great looking bear! - DAA Thats my point exactly!! how big is he gona be come October?? Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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Pondrader THREAD STARTER "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" ![]() 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57039 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | May 22, 2014 12:37 | #29 CamFan01 wrote in post #16922448 ![]() What a monster Jeff! I think I might stay inside for a while, and be sure to pre-order a new pole to be installed ![]() He sure is a good lookin' bruin though....quite healthy. You haven't changed colognes lately have you? He is one good looking bear, He never made strange or anything but I still stayed out of his comfort zone by a big margin. He did nothing to warrant it but its the first time I have been nervous of a bear....He was just so heavy he could brake down anything in his path. I guess I'll get a longer lens for Grizzly's lol Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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SierraHighPhoto Senior Member ![]() 447 posts Likes: 21 Joined Mar 2008 Location: California More info | May 22, 2014 18:41 | #30 What a beast.
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