Ursos Arctos, The Great Brown Bear of Kodiak, Alaska
He approached within 12 yards before a firm reproach from our guide sent him packing. Ursos Arctos, The Great Brown Bear of Kodiak, un-named stream, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness area, Alaska, August 2008.
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CanonViews
Stunning capture of this beautiful animal :~)
mikepaulhamus
unreal, what a shot ! I would of been a little scared !! very cool…
Gary L. Suddath
that’d get my attention….awesome shot
Albert Dickson replied
Oh yes it got mine as well. He was a well fed curious fellow actually with no real taste for photogs.
Maureen Bloesch
WOW!
tarnyacox
There’s some serious intent in those eyes there. Good on you for not running a mile in the other direction! Great capture – look at the size of those paws!!!
Lisa Kenny
Amazing….
dc witmer
great shot, I love photographing black bears here in the Smokies, did you follow him? :)
Albert Dickson replied
Not a chance!
sulaartist
Fantastic shot !! Thank you for favouriting my work. Greetings
Sula
bubbleblue
love him, wonderful face.
Sheryl Kasper
Wow, looks like he wanted you for dinner. :)
Fantastic shot. Welcome to Redbubble.
MistyDawn
That’s insane! What an opportunity to capture such a great shot!
Wendi Donaldson
WOW!!!.....amazing. Love the size of his paw!
Marleia Main
Awesome!! great shot!!
Jerry & Brenda...
WOW! amazing shot…..
Qba from Poland
wow … awesome capture ! bravo !
Yool
Superb shot
seawhisper
now this is perfect in every way, though I really would like to know what happened next :D
Albert Dickson replied
Glad you like it.
Scott Westlake
Stunning and scary
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks Scott.
Mariann Rea
Fabulous encounter!
Albert Dickson replied
Yes indeed it was. Thanks
Di Jenkins
Gorgeous cuddly looking bear (perhaps not so cuddly LOL!) incredible shot – bravo to you!!
Albert Dickson replied
Thank you very much.
Kris Faul
wow – thats awesome
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks, glad you like it.
Lois Bryan
Albert, as truly magnificent as this image is from a technical point of view … the thing that gets me is your amazing steady hand … to be perfectly honest with you … if it had been me, you’d see nothing but blurrrrrrrr!!!!!!!! WOWZER!!!! Congratz on a fantastic capture!!!!!!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks Lois, you are incredibly kind. The distance provided by a 500mm lens was the deal maker. That and the large caliber rifle carried by our guide.
Deborah H. Benoit
So totally awesome!!!!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks so much Deborah
lorilee
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
Albert Dickson replied
Hi Lorilee, thanks a bunch.
Ginny York
OMG Albert! Be careful out there!! What we will do for a great shot! lol And this one really is excellent!! You’re a brave guy Albert!!! Excellent stop in action!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks Ginny. It was an exciting moment.
Ginny York
Albert Dickson replied
Cool!
Brandie1
Great shot
Albert Dickson replied
Thank you.
jim marshal
Superb shot.
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks Jim
cdudak
What an awesome shot of this bear….Kay
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks a bunch.
whalegeek
Nice work, Albert…plus I appreciate your text description of the scene. You nailed the bear’s direct gaze. Steady hands and cool composure!!!!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks. Hey there was no where to run so I might as well keep shooting :)
Hagen
Must have been scary a bit…
Albert Dickson replied
Exciting more than scary. Our guide was so calm that it made this encounter seem ok.
Janie Oliver
wow! fantastic shot.
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks very much.
pryere
My word, incredible in many ways.
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks so very much!
Peter Denness
Now thats what I’m talking about
Albert Dickson replied
It was a great experience. 8 frames per second was certainly not too fast. Thanks.
A.M. Ruttle
Wow, Albert; we’re hoping to visit Kodiak next summer, and I would love to have an encounter like this!
Albert Dickson replied
If you go, I would love to recomend a Camp/guide for you. Let me know. Thanks.
Ann J. Przyojski
In-flippin-credible!!! Such an amazing capture of that beautiful face. Love it!!!
Albert Dickson replied
It was an awsome morning. Thanks Ann.
Martin Smart 1 day ago
Great shot Albert, must have been an exciting moment!!
Albert Dickson replied 1 day ago
Thanks Martin. It was an experience not to be quickly forgotten.