Patience

Battle Scare

This old bear waited so patiently and almost perfectly still for the right salmon to jump into his reach. This shot was extremley difficult! Not perfect, but you get the idea. I just wanted to try something different. I think the messages is, "When life seems to be crazy, stay focused on what is important!" Brooks Camp is home to about 100 bears. 20-25 feed daily in the river during the summer salmon run. It is an amazing sight to see.

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VickerMonkee says:

Wonderful! I love that he's just waiting there so still! Great capture!
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DSutherland [deleted] says:

stunning wow, love the effect of the water, this is an amazing shot!!

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olopez says:

Yes, difficult shot and great capture Dave, love the water effect due to low speed.

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Awesome shot !!

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lobo2005 says:

Excellent capture of this beautiful bear.................the effect are brilliant in this one!!!
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Kerstin - bauvana - says:

This shot is stunning!!! Congrats!
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A.Ddiction says:

Wow!
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mia~lewis says:

Excellent capture - love the long exposure of the water. Fabulous!

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Amazing shot...
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wow, this is really really cool!

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wonderful capture.......

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Wow Dave! What a capture! Looks like the bear inadvertently posed for you while waiting for the salmon. Great shot!

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Pillmann says:

Fantastic!!
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Jennifers Photography says:

This is just a fabulous capture in my book. I dream about getting pictures like this, but alas, no bears like this reside around here, and the bears who do, stay well out of sight, most of the time.
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K0elpchen says:

Great! The fur is so sharp, despite the long exposure.

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Amazing shot! The bear looks so still...

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Jennifers Photography says:

I got to thinking, that bear must have REALLY been still for you to get this shot like this. The bear so in focus and the water so soft. Great job!
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Excellent capture. Is this the prequel to the Amazing Catch Shot?

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aevarg says:

Fantastic!!
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CORpicX [deleted] says:

this is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Totally fantastic shot in every way!

that water is beautiful too

have a great day!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

hiibiiscus says:

These types of shots are amazing.. and I love your title.. I could almost just sit and watch this picture in waiting!!
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BamaWester says:

This is awesome. I really want to take some shots like this one of these days. Good work. Faved.
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WOW!! My friend awesome capture..just love it..

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Absolutely fantastic!

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leapin26 says:

Awesome capture, Dave.
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deerluvr says:

absolutely amazing capture - love it!
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jim-dude says:

Dave another beautiful shot... This is great composition, to catch the beautiful flow of water & the bear in perfect focus is incredible...
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Flemming Gade says:

Awesome image!
Great effect with the movement in the water.

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Rafał S says:

Great image - perfect exposure for the standing still bear with water flowing in the background :) Very well done.
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Beausmiley says:

that is an awesome capture!

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Spectacular shot! Well done!

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Giorgos~ offline says:

This is a fantastic moment captured in a perfect way. I love the running water and the way it has been captured. Of course the bear is awesome!
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i love this shot!!!

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pfflyers1 says:

Fabulous shot!!!
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th.egilson says:

This is fantastic.
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madriguera says:

excellent shot! the fur is so sharp! i take it with me ... and i leave you this and congrats on your explore!

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flopper says:

great capture, love the smooth water! ( see on explore front page)
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Wow! Excellent! Love how you got the motion in the water with the bear so perfectly still. Big Fave!

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Simply amazing shot!!

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spikethecat says:

Great shot! The water looks fantastic and the bear is so clear. I have tried taking nature shots - it takes patience as well. Good job!
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alebao73 says:

Realy wonderful!!!!!
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Ludo* says:

An instant favorite, amazing shot!
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CaliforniaNat says:

Awesome! Beautiful color, beautiful bear, beautiful shot! It must of been kinda scary to get close like you did. Love it! -NAT
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lolla_sig says:

awesome capture! the movement of the water and the perfectly still animal is just amazing!!
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individuality5 says:

I know I wouldn't be the first to fave this or say it's amazing... but it truly is amazing!
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Hulya in Portland says:

stillness of the bear and the speed of water is so well captured, framing is perfect.
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TriPoodle [deleted] says:

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful scene! WOW!
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SuperKarmen says:

i m p r e s s i v e !!!!
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wind_dancer says:

Dave, you've got an incredible shot here, as everyone who has viewed it has noted. It is truly magnificent and demonstrative of your incredible talent. What a gift you have and are for the rest of us flickrittes.
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Paul Tixier says:

Getting wildlife pictures at long exposures is always challenging, this bear had to be very still, your patience paid off and you managed to get a wonderful picture. Great work!
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Susan@Streamlets says:

What an excellent shot! You and the bear both displayed great patience! I'm picturing you with a similar patient stance and look while waiting to get this incredible shot.
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Gabbing Gaby [deleted] says:

What a beautiful picture!! Very very awesome! :D
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Spiralz says:

Brilliant.... well worth the wait, thank you for sharing such a magnificant shot.

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GROGG says:

Stunning. Super stuff. Instant FAV!
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Elvana says:

this is just perfect :-)
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sanny16x says:

Great shot! wonderful capture
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Karnevil says:

That is a great shot!!!! Love the rush of the river around the bear and the details of the bear.
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fotodyret says:

Just a Amazing shot!!!!
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Maggie's World says:

Incredibly interesting.
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Daniel1703 [deleted] says:

wonderful capture, Dave .. I like this mood and the perfect exposure !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Al Fed says:

Marvelous! - I like the light, too!
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mjp3000 says:

It's times like there where your happy to have long glass. Fantastic shot.
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Jeanie's Pics says:

great shot!
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danihernanz says:

Fantastic. Nice shot wonderful bear. Congratulations
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justanotherday531 says:

simply amazing. this is a great shot.
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BlueOakPhotos says:

Wow! Incredible. I don't know what else to say, except: Congratulations!!!
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Josy's Pics says:

Amazing!, congrats...
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Lynn Fagerlie says:

Wonderful shot!
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deborah d. lattimore says:

absolutely astounding!
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Patience is power! :-D
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Nathan (Moving...) says:

Another stunner from this epic scene...the water is so gorgeous in this one. No fish but who needs it when the water looks beautiful like that. Love the light as well.

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V. Mason (Catching up) says:

Your bear shots are just stunning. Some day I hope to get some of these as well. Until then, I'll just look at yours for inspiration. Nicely done.
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WOW!!! Absolutely stunning. Your description of the moment makes it just that much better. I feel like I was right there watching it with you. Congratulations on making the front page of Explore!

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iku+ says:

WOW Awesome shot!
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Coy Aune says:

awesome capture!
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jude says:

absolutely stunning shot, dave, i love the way the angle of the waterfall matches the angle of the bear's position. exceptional image.
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labaronesa says:

The fact that you got this shot at all is amazing. That the bear stood still for a timed photo is even more amazing.
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tipper (computer crashed) says:

Congrats! Wonderful image under difficult conditions! I got some shots of bears in Alaska this summer but not this good!!
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Semi_Transparent says:

Great picture. Love the quality of the water and the thought that you could be eatin by that bear! Very exciting.
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Jamie Walhouse says:

Fantastic shot
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Kipourax (in summer-mode) says:

Stunning !
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wintercove says:

So fun to come across this fantastic shot! You are one talented photographer!
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this is a very cool shot! i love it.

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jipol says:

What animal. I'am sad. I read yesterday on 'terre sauvage' that the king of spain killed a poor bear in ex URSS . They give to the bear, honey and vodka and put him in the wood for the king. This bear was for an attraction park for children. Is he king is proud?
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matt_so says:

Great shot! Thanks for sharing!
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الحـــــر says:

ياحليله وين يبا هالدب؟
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Light Play says:

:) the bear's patience has paid off! An excellent shot!!
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nazeee says:

Awesome, absolutely beautiful capture
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