family get together
Shot this a few weeks ago in the cove.
Brutus and I were heading out and happened to see mama and her two cubs right along the road in the woods. One cub was trying to get the other to play as mama watched over them.
Was tough having to shoot between two trees and then have the debree in front of me, so it was manual focus to the rescue!!
They stuck around for alittle while until the tourons started stopping and gathering around, then mama moved them on out of the area.
If only people would realize they need to turn Off their cars, and BE QUIET!!! they could sit for a lot longer time to enjoy the true meaning of nature spending time around these beautiful creatures
Best if viewed larger
Shot this in Shutterspeed mode
SS at 1/200
ISO at 800
F-stop at F 5.6
Ev at +0.7
Focal length at 300mm
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Ellen
A beautiful photo! Did Brutus stay close to you?
Christopher E... replied
thanks ellen, i keep brutus in the truck!! and tell him..Shhh! i couldnt risk him being out while around these animals, he’d be bear bait. lol
Jan Piller
Wow!!! cool shot! (yah – people that don’t appreciate this kind of thing shouldn’t stop at all)
Jan Timmons
What a great shot, Christopher! Love this, seeing them together. Beautiful capture of the one on its back – needs a manicure, though. Beautiful work.
Christopher E... replied
ill let you do the manicure jan! lol
thanks so much, it wasnt an easy one, hated having my lens at full max on zoom, but sometimes you hafta do what you hafta do. was using tripod, so this the only reason i could go with full zoom, and using manual focus!
H M Bascom
Cool shot.
Jacqueline Baker
Oh absolutely fantastic shot you lucky thing you!! :0)
joan warburton
Wonderful photo and people will never learn to be considerate so I leave you to teach the animals to be more tolerant, LOL.
Christopher E... replied
If anything Joan, Im going to teach them to pose for me in areas that arent full of trees, so i can get a nice clear shot of them :) lol
thanks
joan warburton
Bring along some apples rolled in peanut butter. :)
cherylc1
WOW~ incredible!!
PrairieRose
Geeeeeezzzzzzzz Chris!
Absolutely award winning capture you have here…..........Not only is the detail excellent but to see them in such a relaxed state of well being is priceless........
OUTSTANDING work my friend…..............!!!
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Maureen Maliha
Terrific! As usual, Christopher!
You seem fond of bears. I have a few to spare ;-)
Donna Ridgway
This is purely wonderful! Such a rush to see them like this! And incredible to get the shot when you did, before the other people got there! so many people have no feel for wildlife, it’s such an art and privilege to be able to get a shot like this…
dc witmer
lol, love how the one cub is laying on his back, good eye, but I bet Brutus is the one who found them…hehe
Krys Bailey
Wonderful sight! Such cute poses and the closeness of the family is clear! ;o)
loramae
What a thrill Chris to be able to capture such shots as this! :O) I would so love to have a chance to shoot in that beautiful area…Not so far away lol maybe one day! Love what you bring!
Lisa G. Putman
Awesome shot, Chris! You were so fortunate to be there at the right time to witness this touching moment.
Paul Manning
brilliant image ~ thanks for sharing it! cheers Paul
Franklin Lindsey
Lovely shot Chris.. but keep your distance from these guys..lol
ericb
Well done. The trees and DOF frame the shot nicely. The kind of shot I dream of getting.
Linda Jackson
Excellent again Chris! Nice to see them relaxing! Would be great if people would just cooperate once in a while! Take care, Linda
Anthony Pierce
Wow! What a great photo! Was this while you were waiting on us? Talk about great timing.
Wendy Slee
beautiful “true wild” family moment here Chris….and despite all your difficulties, the framing is perfect!
kittyrodehorst
Wonderfully incredible image!!! :-)
Al Bourassa
Well done Christopher. I echo your thoughts about the tourons!
John Vandeven
Lovely shot Chris.
dawndavies
oh I love this, fabulous picture, well done,dawnx
Helene Kippert
Wow this is very cool chris!
jlynn
Fantastic sweet image:)
Jane Best
THis is super, Christopher. They look like they are having fun and aren’t even aware you are photoing them. What did Brutus think?
Molly Kinsey
Awesome shot Chris! I agree, people need to understand how to appreciate nature without adding the disturbing noises!
Jellybean720
Great Capture :))
carpenter777
this is beautiful
Brian Carey
Great shot Christopher!
Joyce Dickens,...
Chris, this is awesome….what an amazing and incredible capture; thank you for the smiles this brings!!! XX JD
Wanda Faircloth
Don’t get shots like that everyday do we?! This one is AWESOME!!!!!!!! Lal so wished he was there.
Rick & Deb Larson
Oh WOW….what an awesome capture, so cute!! HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Lucindawind
wow awesome !
Karen Moore
I hate it when I am sitting off in the wood waiting to see what might come by and then from out of no where theres all these people making noise thinking when will they ever get to see something. I agree with you, quite is the only way. Beautiful capture !!
Jeff Ore
Great shot
whalegeek
Lovely familial image!
connieinwi
Love this… I wish I would see more in my backyard… Only have seen 1 so far…In my yard that is…
dinghysailor1
wonderfully captured! brilliant laid back pose and playful mood…
:))
AnnDixon
Wonderful capture, excellent work,
MountainHawk
Nice shot Bro!
Elkmaster4
Beautiful in every aspect!
Ruth Palmer
Amazing! Be careful out there!
DesImages
What a great moment! You are so lucky to have the opportunity and, even better, know how to make the most of it.
genaro1
great capture
JeffeeArt4u
Neat with them all together, great shot!