Thursday, August 6, 2009

Charismatic megafauna

Rangers in several of the national parks we visited told us to be on the watch for charismatic megafauna...the big ones being bear, elk, coyote and cougar.

During the course of our trip, we saw three of the four - (no cougars, thankfully). This mama bear and her baby cub were a surprise in Sequoia National Park. I had just one shot. It's a little blurry...the bears were about 10 feet away and I was hoping they didn't notice me, noticing them. They didn't seem too troubled by our presence.

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10 comments:

  1. Linda SAugust 6, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Awesome that you had the frame of mind to take the shot--very cool

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  2. JohnAugust 6, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    I would have been shaking too much to take that photo. Too mega for me.

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  3. LorriAugust 6, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Fantastic. I love the light on them and the spontaneity of the shot.

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  4. Ron a.k.a. DanudinAugust 6, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Unbearably CUTE! unbelievably dangerous, Be Vewwy Vewwy Quiet! You are a Brave Photographer.

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  5. susanvgAugust 6, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    That's one duo I wouldn't want to come across - not sure photography would be the first thing on my mind.

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  6. ChesneyAugust 6, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I am so jealous! What an adorable pair, and what an incredible capture!

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  7. MadelaineAugust 8, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Looks great to me! I love the sunlight on mom & baby. Beautiful shot!!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    What a thrill! Mega well done!

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  9. ClaraAugust 8, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    That little bear is so cute, but Mama is kind of scary.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Very nice - love that little guy! But 10 feet is a bit close for me!

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