The Day Dreamer
Feature Image – Bears of the world Group
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This enchanting bear was just a joy to observe, he/she played and gave me poses as though she were working the camera like a fashion model. I had to protect my gear from heavy rain but I found the rain on her coat gave wonderful definition and texture to the overall image. Truth is I think there was a love interest.
Here is the link for the AWCC website~stories of this and the other bears
Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-105 mm
From a day at Portage AK – August 2009
The Day Dreamer belongs to the following groups:
Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams, Bears of the world, DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., First Things, JPG Cast-Offs and The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please** Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Carol Walker
Fabulous shot! Why did you ever THINK of not displaying her/him in your gallery? How close were you ….. really?
Barbara Burkhardt replied
This is a dear young bear that was rescued, so was enclosed in an area around the size of your extended back yard. I was wanting to be able to view them in the wild, however this darling was my compromise. He/she was a happy bear non the less. This is full frame / maybe two meters. tops.
Rick & Deb Larson
Oh Barb … this is truly FABULOUS!!! The title is so perfect for the capture (he does look as though he was a little infatuated with the Aussie photographer < smiling >). I see this was taken in the Portage area, so you stopped at the wildlife rescue faciltiy … did you happen to catch the black bear up a tree (we happened to see one of the black bears up in one of the dead trees when we went by there earlier this summer .. back in June). I can’t believe that you were hesitant to post this capture, it is really AWESOME!! Love it!!! Instant fave!!! Take Care our Aussie friend ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Barbara Burkhardt replied
... and now you know everything about this beautiful bear and I. Thanks Deb
autumngirl
Ohhhhhhhh, this is a great photo!
Barbara Burkhardt replied
Thanks for your positive reaction
Rick & Deb Larson
Hey Barb … HUGE HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature (your 4 – legged love interest, lol) in the Bears of the World group … so exciting!!!* Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Barbara Burkhardt replied
you know the story so this was a nice follow through Deb
whalegeek
I’m so happy you posted this, Miss Barbara. It’s a beautiful image plus your link to the AWCC is welcome. Good going and congrats on your Feature. Well deserved for this contemplative bear.
Barbara Burkhardt replied
You remembered her/him then. Thanks for your encouriging words – where are you now? We are in Maine.
Anthony Comella
Awesome!!!
Barbara Burkhardt replied
Thanks so much Anthony
whalegeek
Hey, Miss Barbara! Maine! Wow, you are getting around. Any Fall colors yet? Love Maine’s beauty, lobsters and, yes, whales!!! We’re in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, near Rhinelander. Fall color is just starting to peek out. Eagles are pretty abundant up here, too, unlike in years past. More later…have to run. I should have sent you a BubbleMail. I got carried away with this note. G
Barbara Burkhardt replied
The colour is just starting. Hope you get some neat Eagles shots.
B-)
rodeorose
This is wonderful work.
Barbara Burkhardt replied
What a great statement – Thank You
niki78
excellent capture.
Barbara Burkhardt replied
Thanks so much Niki.
whalegeek
Kiss a moose for me. I don’t expect to do much in the way of eagle images since they are not as thick as one sees in Alaska. The eagles do have an immense nest at the entrance to the driveway of where our cabin is. Two days ago a parent and one of the juveniles were sitting on/near the nest. Not good lighting for a shot so we just enjoyed gazing at the pair for a bit before moving on. Miss B, I’m glad you posted this bear’s image. It really is lovely and should be displayed to the world. Later….
Barbara Burkhardt replied
Oh World …........... this is my favourite Bear, well, there where others, but THIS sweetie I could almost hear think!
Dyle Warren
Excellent capture!!
Barbara Burkhardt replied
Hello Dyle … glad you like this cuddly creature … well cute creature!!