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Comments (45)
JaneEden
I agree with all you said, and yes this is a fabulous capture of a wonderful and beautiful creature - hugs Jane xx
CaressingTheDark
WOW Look at those claws. They look like daggers. Great shot Tom.
angelbearzs
that is awesome :)
afugatt
Gorgeous shot of a magnificent animal.
timtripp
gorgeous!
lwperkins
This could be a painting--you found such wonderful texture contrasts between the bears fur and the wall and the log in the foreground! A wow for the claws:-0
Charberry
Wonderful fellow! I agree I'd love to see them in the wild, at a safe distance. I try to see them in Yosemite National Park, but have not yet. The park rangers keep saying to keep an eye out for the bears, as they are frequently seen, but they must hide from me on purpose!! lol!!!
kimariehere
oh this is priceless what a wonderful pose love it !!!
Celtic_Lass
Excellent image! Love his paws... seems he's posing for you!
bclaytonphoto
what a great face.....
amlondono
Love the pose , great shot ! ana
Kyms_Cave
Easy to see how they do so much damage, those claws are huge..very nice Picture..
odie
Excellent shot, Tom!
Chrissyspics
I love bears how cute.he has hudge claws to!!^-^
mystmaiden
what a wonderful capture!
lesbentley
Great shot!
babuci
Oh boy! Look at those claws. Tom, this is a fantastic shot of this little brown bear.
artaddict2
Adorable bear ! marvellous capture Tom.
tennesseecowgirl
Hey neighbor :) Great picture.. I agree with your statement I might like to see them in the wild .......but at a very safe distance.. I have seen a lot of black bears..
avalonfaayre
He is majestic. Look at the length of those claws. He definitely demands respect. Awesome shot.
MrsLubner
Since I will be back in my birth place of Cleveland this July, and taking my grandson to see family never seen and places never imagined, I might stop by the zoo. This shot makes me what to go. Bears are right up there with Hippos as my favorite zoo creatures and its been almost 45 years since I was at the Cleveland zoo. Stunning shot that really emphasizes those claws and burly build.
JillianElf
I have loved and honored this magnificient animals since I lived in Montana and saw grizzlies...This is a fantastic shot, it has an element to it that is magical in light and tone. Great capture!
Cosine
Actually, he looks happy to me. The claws are very impressive. Excellent shot, Tom.
Thelby
Aww, look at him, he wants a cookie. He's just a big ol Yogy Bear!!!!
kwami
great shot...sweet bear
mairekas
Very impressive shot! Well done!
durleybeachbum
terrific!
CavalierLady
Very impressive shot, and mercy, what claws!
Janiss
Wowww absolutely fantastic shot Tom!
rainbows
Outstanding capture, dear Tom. Awesome in full size. I would love to see all animals in the wild. I agree with your sentiments. Have a good day. Hugs and God Bless. Diane.