pontiac1940
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 28, 2021 20:26:59 GMT
We discussed bears a couple of days ago and BuckSkin was concerned that I'd get et. We survived.  Note from my Facebook page: On Monday, September 27, Willie and I drove to Waterton Lakes National Park to look for bears and were not disappointed. Within about 5 minutes of driving up Redrock Parkway (thanks to others who had pulled over) we saw six bears. In a small area, there were two families of black bears: two sows with two cubs each. One family were almost black, black bears and the others were mid- to light-brown black bears. We were surprised the two families were feeding so close to each other. The entire time, all of the bears went about their bear business as if we were not even there. Anyway, we did indeed survive this wonderful adventure. So many times (when we've been skunked), we've heard "You shoulda been here yesterday." Well yesterday was our day. We feel most lucky, but have paid our dues many times. These are mix of dark black bears and lighter brown black bears.          |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 28, 2021 21:28:59 GMT
There are no words to tell you how impressed I am by these photos. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your work, but these are some of your best.
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Post by hmca on Sept 28, 2021 21:58:19 GMT
So glad your trip paid off, Clive. Fantastic captures! Like the way the yellow leaves work with the bears coloring. It seems this one needs a caption.......perhaps a suggestion for our witty members.  |
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Post by jackscrap on Sept 28, 2021 22:23:55 GMT
You’ve outdone yourself Clive, they don’t look scary at all! I agree that these are some of your best photos and I love that light coloured furry one the most.
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Post by Lillias on Sept 28, 2021 22:32:49 GMT
Fabulous images Clive. What an adventure to be able to see these lovely creatures in real life.
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Post by BuckSkin on Sept 29, 2021 2:17:27 GMT
I love that light coloured furry one the most. Which one is the furry one ? |
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pontiac1940
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 29, 2021 2:32:54 GMT
Thank you all. It was a good day and I am happy with my photos and pleased with how my gear performed. There were two other toggers next to me, one who I "know" but never had met before and she wrote to me about my photos as she is not so pleased with her pictures. It seems this one needs a caption It's on the tip of my tongue Helen as I "know" the caption ... but it won't come to me. Will think about it. Willie and I have been going to Waterton to watch bears almost every fall for about 12 years..she loves bear spotting and is good at it. Yesterday, she used binoculars and was able to see them all very well. Sometimes we see no bears ... sometimes one or two at a distance or in bush. In ca 2010 we had a close encounter that was good. Hands down, this was our best bear encounter. These bears are in a park and comfortable with seeing people. But they are still wild and can roam around freely and leave the park should they choose. There are a lot of black and grizzly bears in SW Alberta, although I have no seen a griz for decades. Thank you all. Clive |
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Post by jackscrap on Sept 29, 2021 6:57:04 GMT
So glad your trip paid off, Clive. Fantastic captures! Like the way the yellow leaves work with the bears coloring. It seems this one needs a caption.......perhaps a suggestion for our witty members. My caption asks, 'Is this my best side and what is that sitting on the top of my head?' |
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Post by jackscrap on Sept 29, 2021 6:59:13 GMT
I love that light coloured furry one the most. Which one is the furry one ? Well, yes, I know they are all furry....  |
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Post by jim0004 on Sept 29, 2021 10:07:19 GMT
Thank you for sharing those very outstanding and exceptional photos!
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Post by BuckSkin on Sept 29, 2021 14:35:36 GMT
So glad your trip paid off, Clive. Fantastic captures! Like the way the yellow leaves work with the bears coloring. It seems this one needs a caption.......perhaps a suggestion for our witty members. My caption asks, 'Is this my best side and what is that sitting on the top of my head?' Whenever a guy gets that look from a strange full-of-themselves female, it's "Who do you think you are looking at" The guy doesn't necessarily have to be actually looking to get the return look and response. |
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Post by BuckSkin on Sept 29, 2021 14:38:48 GMT
Thank you for sharing those very outstanding and exceptional photos! ^^^ What he said ^^^ = My sentiments exactly. |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 29, 2021 14:49:18 GMT
“You talkin’ to me”
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Post by tourerjim on Sept 29, 2021 15:55:08 GMT
We discussed bears a couple of days ago and BuckSkin was concerned that I'd get et. We survived. Note from my Facebook page: On Monday, September 27, Willie and I drove to Waterton Lakes National Park to look for bears and were not disappointed. Within about 5 minutes of driving up Redrock Parkway (thanks to others who had pulled over) we saw six bears. In a small area, there were two families of black bears: two sows with two cubs each. One family were almost black, black bears and the others were mid- to light-brown black bears. We were surprised the two families were feeding so close to each other. The entire time, all of the bears went about their bear business as if we were not even there. Anyway, we did indeed survive this wonderful adventure. So many times (when we've been skunked), we've heard "You shoulda been here yesterday." Well yesterday was our day. We feel most lucky, but have paid our dues many times. These are mix of dark black bears and lighter brown black bears. There all awesome captures Clive but this one does it for me. |
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Post by dandc on Sept 29, 2021 16:17:53 GMT
Thanks for sharing your Stunning shots with us Clive from what looks like a beary beary lucky day ;^) Your expertise in capturing wildlife shots is inspiring.
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