I shot this in Minnesota last spring.
It looks like the bear is waiting for a menu.
No this is not a tame bear trained to do this. This is a wild bear, not enclosed in any manner!
These Bears are not in a cage, they are not tame, and they are not in any type of enclosure.
I arrived very early an attended an exxtensive briefing on how to act and what to do near these bears, how to respond to what behaviours, a 10 foot minimum distance, and don’t run away! EVER!
Other than that it was a great experience. Some awesome images.
Back from shooting in Minnesota for the last couple days. Got some great shots of a fisher, 2 wolves, and a ton of Trumpeter Swans. Hundreds of them. Go to Monticello Minnesota when you get the chance. They’re all over the place!!
Now I have to edit. Aarrgghh!!