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Bear with me!
© Paul_Gerritsen
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Uploaded: 02/19/10 6:19 PM GMT
Bear with me!
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Just over a month ago, I was swimming with my kids and wife outdoors in Juniper Spring in Florida. The campround is out in the forest... Anyway I was getting out of that natural spring to make a photo of my wife and kids swimming. Immediately I urged them to get out of the water too. "why daddy, the water is nice and warm!". So I told them to get out of water, "right now!". So they came out of water and I say: "turn around, what do you see there?". Can you even begin to imagine their amazement when they saw a bear right at the waterfront! And you know what? I have been in Canada and USA parks several times and never saw a wild bear. And off all places, in the campround of Juniper Springs Florida they came looking for me! And you!
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.Logun7
02/19/10 6:32 PM GMT
*¨¨* -:¦:- •:*¨¨* คฬєร๏๓є รђ๏t!!! *¨¨* -:¦:- •:*¨¨*
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
Actually Paul, black bears are not uncommon in Florida. I believe with the growth of urban areas in this country, and rural as well, more and more wildlife is being brought into contact with humans. Even here in North Dakota, we have an occasional moose and bear siting, and enough mountain lions to have a hunting season for them. Last year one was even seen and shot a block from my god-daughter's kindergarten building... in town... in the middle of the afternoon! I've lived here for about 53 of my 56 years and I don't recall mountain lions being sited regularly until perhaps five years ago. The thing about your photo that is uncommon is the tack-sharp quality. Well... it's uncommon for the rest of us hackers, anyway, but not, apparently, for you. :D Thanks for sharing it.
-Nikoneer
-Nikoneer
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Looks like they wanted to get a photo taken by you. You have done a great job here. Clarity and contrast is excellent!
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If "Ignorance is bliss", then why should we seek knowledge?
Paul - Fantastic clarity, color and composition. After the shot, I hope everyone got to a safe place. It looks like the bear on the left has eyed you. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
Oh Paul this is absolutely magnificent! What a kind of scary thing to find just suddenly like you did, but how wonderful to see them like this! Good thing they are 'friendly' little guys!
The photos is so clear and just precious. Thank you so very much. Verena
The photos is so clear and just precious. Thank you so very much. Verena
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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Live the life you have imagined. "
Henry David Thoreau
It is not right.I have seen a wild lynx,but my camera was at home.And you see wild bears,and take a Fantastic photo of bears.
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What a magnificent capture Paul, we have them around quit a bit in our yards. Here's one of our black bears . Your black bearsis really beautiful & marvelous lighting.
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What a great capture? The detail is out of this world. Ya all were lucky you didn't get your heads ripped off. Great shot.
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Wow Paul this one is gem of a capture - love the lighting and clarity - lovely - to my favorites :)
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( This message is posted from Gods Own Country,Kerala,India )
Beautiful catch Paul .... it seems that you have a heck of a camera or those bears were close to you and your family ... They look like they are a playful duo .. :)
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Jellybean
Magnificent capture of these beautiful animals. Great clarity and focus. Wonderful job.
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In order to discover who you are, first learn who everybody else is; you're what's left.
What a fun shot! Check out this video - just in case they're not so playful next time... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJAVe57yH-o
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Excellent post Paul I like the poses. Is it the same bear in both shots?
TicK
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Hopefully my photos and stories will let you know what makes me Tick
This is ridiculously cool Paul. Both faces beautiful crisp, the sheen of light on that black fur, the sense of playful personality. The tight crop works a treat too.
Mikel.
Mikel.
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Legitimate leadership flows from love. Anything less is violence incognito.
Love this shot! Well done.
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Lucky you I think, in more ways than one! Great photo.
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Wow, good for you. I'll bet you werent scared at all while takeing this shot. Awsom picture, Thanks for shareing the story behind it. It's something you and your family will cherish forever.
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I didn't quit, I surrendered
It is almost like they are dogs trying to play with each other! I love bears, and hope to eventually work with them.
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