Breaking the Rules

It pays to break the rules sometimes, and in this case, a butt shot paid off.  This bear was walking away but I kept shooting as my autofocus stayed on her head.  You never know what you may get, and in this case, it’s a very unique perspective showing off the bottom of her foot and claws.

Lying in the wet mud while photographing bears at ground level in Lake Clark Alaska is an incredible experience that continues to fill my soul with pure joy.

1/640 @ F8, ISO 2000, evaluative metering, +1 1/3 exposure compensation, 500mm (R3 + 500F4) mounted on Skimmer ground pod with Wimberley gimbal, cropped

September 3, 2022 | Categories: Bears, Mammal | Tags: Alaska Bears, Bear claws, Canon 1.4x III, Canon 500mm F4 IS II, Canon R3, Clamming bear, Coastal Brown Bear, Grizzly bears, Lake Clark Bear, Lake Clark National Park, Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, Wimberley II | 6 Comments