Mama and Baby Bears(image heavy)

[Donald]

As everyone else has said - Magnificent wildlife photography. I consider this to be of the highest professional standard. A privilege to be on a forum with someone who's making these images.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for commenting folks and glad you enjoyed the photos.

...A privilege to be on a forum with someone who's making these images.

Maybe best we never meet in person then and your opinion of me continue to be based solely on the imagery

[Ndukes]

Beautiful shooting (as always). The young Polars really tug at my heart strings.

[just me]

Thanks for commenting folks and glad you enjoyed the photos.


Maybe best we never meet in person then and your opinion of me continue to be based solely on the imagery

Dan....it may be perhaps often a bit cold where you live....but you have keep your humor ....I had a big grin on my face when reading your comment.....

Griddi......

[selig1656]

Out standing collection of pictures and well composed . Your work/art of wildlife is to regarded as a cass of excellence Thank for the experience .

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for the additional comments. Glad you all enjoyed the photos.

...The young Polars really tug at my heart strings.

Of the three North American bear species the PBs are definitely the cutest in both appearance and behavior. Even when right there in there presence it's really hard to imagine that they are deadly predators. It's only when I'm looking at the photos on my monitor that I see the predatory look in their eyes.

[Manfred M]

It's only when I'm looking at the photos on my monitor that I see the predatory look in their eyes.

Yes, probably the last thing some poor seal ever sees are those eyes. And the teeth!

[joebranko]

Great shots Dan! How close did you have to be to get these?

[NorthernFocus]

...How close did you have to be to get these?

Thanks, Joe. I shot two different lenses and both cropped and full frame sensor cameras. So to make it simple I edited the OP and put the equivalent focal length for each shot.

[rpcrowe]

Dan, As always, your bear images are wonderful. Straight out of National Geographic!

[mugge]

Absolutely stunning.
Cheers Ole

[Brownbear]

Absolutely gorgeous wildlife photography. Truly a pleasure and a privilege to view...

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks, Guys. Glad you enjoyed the images.

[ScoutR]

Incredible photography, beautiful subjects

Talk about eye contact - #6 you said she is not actually looking at you but at other bears. However, it sure looks like she has a bead on you, very intense. The cub on the other hand does not look to concerned.

[Brownbear]

As always, truly inspirational wildlife photography. The polar bear images are gorgeous but there is something about #6 that is especially special to me.

[Arjung]

Great images Dan, I look forward to many more from your fabulous trips

[joebranko]

Beautiful images!!

[terrib]

Wonderful shots, Dan. I especially like the Polar Bears. I suspect part of that is we so rarely get to see shots of them. I'm heading to Yellowstone on Sunday and really hope that I at least see a grizzly. But there's nothing like the bear photography you have shared with us. Still hoping to get up there some day. Thank you for posting these!

[NorthernFocus]

My goodness this thread came back to life. Glad you all enjoyed the photos.

Christina, nice to hear from you. Miss sharing your learning journey. I like that shot no.6 too. Great lighting for that shot.

[LePetomane]

One of the things that continues to impress me is how Dan was able to take such beautiful pictures while showing immense respect to the subjects as to not disturb them. I'm sure they were aware of his presence but were not bothered by it.