Power and Beauty: Photographing Brown Bears

Photographing brown bears in the wild is rewarding and exhilarating. Join wildlife photographer David Swindler as he shares insights and trains his camera's sights on bear behavior, as well as discussing locations, camera gear, settings, and composition.

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 4:54 - The Story Behind the Images
• 7:44 - Brown Bear Facts
• 10:34 - Safety Tips
• 16:17 - Bear Activities
• 19:48 - Timing your Trips
• 22:04 - Photographing Cubs
• 23:50 - Where to Go
• 26:09 - Camera Lenses and Bodies
• 35:51 - Other Gear
• 38:30 - Shooting Techniques: Depth of Field
• 44:42 - Shooting Techniques: Shutter Speed
• 50:11 - Action shoots and Composition
• 53:42 - Final Thoughts
• 55:35 - Q&As

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