The Definition of "Safe" – Mother Black Bear and Cub

This mother bear and her cubs (there were four of them) came to the edge of the woods and then this pose happened. The cub sitting at the feet of an upright, alert momma black bear, Pennsylvania's apex predator, with her claws ready, seems to be about as safe as it can possibly be.
 
This was another case where a zoom lens saved the day. Had I been set up for the normal bear-on-all-fours position (I was) with a prime lens, I would likely have struggled to keep the bear in the frame when she stretched out vertically.


I wish you a "safe" and joy-filled New Year!

A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
270mm  f/4.0  1/320s
ISO 800
3840 x 5760px
Posted: 12/31/2017 7:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan
Posted to: Canon News, Sony News    Category: Photo Tips and Stories
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