Savoring Salmon Water

This black bear stopped for a drink in the salmon spawning stream which is saturated with dead and dying salmon so I’m sure it tasted like salmon. He seemed to be enjoying the flavor :wink:

Technical Details: Sony a6500, SEL200600G @ 404 mm, ISO-640, f/6.3, 1/500, hand held.

Is this a composite: No

@garyminish
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Wow, excellent catch. Love the tongue motion. Well done.

Reminds me of my dogs when they drink water from their oversized bowls. I like this one as presented and especially like the frozen action too…Jim

Now that is a well-fed bear! Great light on its face. The overall cast looks a tiny bit green to me. Outstanding sharpness and detail. More bears please!

Great techs and beautiful frame and I really like that touch of pink (tongue).
I just wonder if you have some more space around, which could possibly result in a better composition.

Such a cute action shot! I also love the one little water droplet hanging from the fur behind the tongue! Definitely looks like he’s enjoying himself!