Black Bears - Cades Cove - GSMNP

Another wonderful spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and in Cades Cove specifically.
I am lucky to live within 15 minutes of the western gate

Part of a Mom and three cubs

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Nice. I really like the first one.

Great shots! We actually just got back from the smokies a few weeks ago and were lucky enough to see 15 bears while we were there. I'm so jealous of you being 15 min away from such a wonderful place!!

Great shots! In all the time I have spent in the NC mountains, I have never encountered a bear in the wild. And, I'm OK with that!

What lens were you using for the shot of mom alone? (#3) She doesn't look too happy.

Thanks for the comments.
Tammy - Glad that you enjoyed my "backyard"! LOL
Trout - All the photos were taken with a 500mm lens and a 1.4 tc. The Mom was not agitated in any way. She was happily foraging in a tree with her three cubs. The rain had stopped and the sun came out.

Yes, you are lucky to live so close. I need to get over there again. Right now the 50D in for repairs.
Karen

When you get the 50D back come on over Karen. The offer to squire you around is still there!