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Baring the Soul

Grizzly bear showing the sole of his foot

31 total reviews 
Comment from Wolfdancer13


Wow, that one heck of a foot and those claws are alarming. Big time ouch with the impact of those. Love the light and detail of this shot. Amazing the scaling of this grizzly's foot.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017
    The claws are pretty intimidating! Thank you for having a look and for your nice comments :)
Comment from Joek1973


I love how you caught the bear holding his foot up. Not only do you get to see the enormous pads of his foot you see the enormous nails on his paw that is holding the foot up. Great photograph.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you very much for your nice comments and high marks :)
Comment from avmurray


This is quite an original photo, because it isn't often we get the opportunity to see the underneath of a grizzly foot. You have brought out the fine textures so well, and those claws indeed look fierce,

I like the close and personal approach, and the foot is standing out sharp and well defined against the background. I also think the exposure is very good.

The tight cropping works well and the foot is well placed within the frame. Indeed a special and great looking photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your detailed comments.
reply by avmurray on 10-Apr-2017
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from Joelgraphuchin


Xoxoxo...this is cool. Idea is enjoyable. Execution is perfect. The bear seems to be a playful one. Great focus.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you very much :) The extra star and nice comments are flattering!
Comment from Zilyram


Wow having never seen a grizzly bear in real life I am in awe of the size of his foot and wouldn't want to upset him with those claws. Awesome closeup allowing us to see the texture and detail clearly. :) Mary

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you! I wouldn't want to upset him either - those claws are scary :)
Comment from El-mundo


How you capture pictures like this I just don't know. Amazing clarity, detail and colour to what looks like a prop from an early star wars movie. In fact it represents so much more, and so precisely taken it's awe inspiring. Brilliant photo, and a real unique eye for the beauty of something so potentially weird!! brilliant.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you very much. I'm glad it isn't too weird :)
    I appreciate your comments and high marks!
Comment from angelsanddiscus


Not really one of my favorites but the focus is sharp and clean clear up to the wrinkles. Not going to go into detail on this but the detail is good. The bottom of its foot must be tougher then rawhide. No cuts, no scratches but it could use a manicure. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you for taking a look, and for the high marks. I appreciate your opinion.
Comment from memephotos


& what a textured and fine detail of feet .
like all the little lines in the pad .a bit like the lines in our hands . those long sharp nail shown to perfection . and the thick fur . like this view very much nice work thanks

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you very much :)
reply by memephotos on 10-Apr-2017
    your welcome
Comment from Pam Clark


This photograph show the large size front claws that could just rip you into pieces, and also shows a playful side. The texture and clarity of the pad is great. DOF perfect. Is this a black bear?
Thank you for sharing this photo.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    This guy is a Grizzly bear and I agree, those claws are intimidating at the very least. Thank you for the nice review.
Comment from supergold


not only the foot but also his impressive claws;
a fantastic close up grace with such outstanding sharp details;
and what is funny: it makes me think of my granddaughter holding her foot in a similar manner;

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
    Thank you! This bear was doing all kinds of baby like antics in the water. I had the same comparison of my grandson in mind when he started playing with his feet!