Crystal Parker
About the Image(s)
This frolicking bear was having a great time in the water on a very hot day at the Bronx Zoo.
Flash Setting: Normal
Focus Mode: AF-C
Lens Type: 8
4 comments posted
This is such a funny shot! I like the bear holding its foot with its tongue hanging out...perfect timing.   Posted: 08/02/2026 18:20:48
You cropped this perfectly - the tight crop works so well. This photo has great interest as well as nice focus. You have a nice catchlight in his eyes too. I wouldn't change a thing. Well done.   Posted: 08/09/2026 21:30:30
Crystal,
Great shot. Too funny.
Super sharp image and perfect crop. It's so hard to get the eyes on a bear, especially from that distance.
The only minor thing I can find is that there is no detail in the palm of his right front paw. But, with it being wet, it doesn't really matter. If there is a little detail you can bring out (without a lot of noise), it might be worth doing if you edit it again.   Posted: 08/17/2026 01:12:56
Great shot. Too funny.
Super sharp image and perfect crop. It's so hard to get the eyes on a bear, especially from that distance.
The only minor thing I can find is that there is no detail in the palm of his right front paw. But, with it being wet, it doesn't really matter. If there is a little detail you can bring out (without a lot of noise), it might be worth doing if you edit it again.   Posted: 08/17/2026 01:12:56
What a great shot. There is something about both the tongue sticking out, and the foot(paw?)being visible that makes this image fun. Out of curiosity, what was the lens length?   Posted: 08/23/2026 13:17:51

