Oh this is fantastic!! :-) A photo that makes you smile. Excellent capture!! And as far as people and their garbage, they can't even use the trash bins at the wildlife preserves I have visited. It makes me so angry to see beer bottles and other trash littering such beautiful places.

What an amazing shot of these gorgeous and powerful animals!!! You know, it could be dangerous, this situation...;-)

A wonderful nature image. Few people know that black bears can outrun a horse for short distances. They are very quick when they want to be. I make it a point to keep quite distant, so thanks for this amazing close-up view. They are magnificent animals.

LOL very cute!! heheh wonderful big brown bears getting so mischieveious! oh good you put up a thumb finally ....wonderful and oh sooo soCUTE!!

I know that bears can be dangerous. I certainly don't think any one should be this close. I actually am quite used to them and, are used to seeing these too in my back yard. They are so used to me taking shots of them. Most black bears are more afraid of you than you are of them. If you make lots of noise and don't get to close, they will leave the area. Unfortunatly most of the bears you see around town are quite used to people and are looking for food, just don't get in there way! One time I opened the front door and they're was a big bear standing there, I did shut the door really quick. I don't even see these guys in the forest, they stay away from you, especially if you have dogs! 8-)

super shots. I read where you can lite a broom on fire and chase them away. And I read where a preacher in the 1700's had to kill a bear by hitting it on the nose with his bare fist.[you can break his nose and he can not breath]

Fantastic capture!

A prize capture of these beautiful bears having lunch. Excellent. Aloha

super capture of these bears. they are beautiful. any wild animal is dangerous especially when they weigh an easy 300-400 and up pounds. there has been several reports of bears breaking into houses after food. if a person is in the way then they might be a snack. be careful twice and foolish not ever

"WOW" great shot. I can't imagine seeing bears outside my door LOL LA life. This is great!!!!!!!!!!

Yep thats really sad Janice, we have the same over here in the Alps .. people just dropping their trash wherever they go wich causes some really damage to our animals world here. And thanks for your comment on my last posting 'Hideout'!

Lucky you, Janice! I never have a camera when I see a bear! :P And let me tell you.... I've seen a few pretty close up! O

Great title you have chosen. Makes this a fun image. Thanks for the smile.

Great capture of the amazing animals. I like your story in the comment section..a bear at the door. You don't want to turn your back on them and leave a bear behind..lol

I just love Bears!

splendid shot but i think that is very dangerous!

Impressive.

What a playful image. Gotta respect these powerful beasties, but as you say, do not fear them.

Handling bears demands care indeed! Beautiful capture of these busy bears! :)

Feast before the sleep, great shot

Wow, wild life right outside your doorsteps!!!! my goodness!!! be careful!!!!! ;)

While never in my backyard, i've had a few close encounters of the bear kind hiking; you're right a person just has to be alert and noisy! Jingle-jingle go the bear bells. Great shot BTW!

wow.. would be a sight to see out in the open.. a terrific shot too! :]

Yes I agree...we don't do the bears any favors by leaving food out and disrupting their natural cycles...black bears in our area get out of hand sometimes and have to be trapped and taken back to the higher ground.