I'm Still Sleepy - Only Slept For 5 Months

[HughGuessWho133 48]

I was lucky to catch this sleepy guy in Cades Cove, outside of Townsend, TN this past week end. Every little bit he would lift his head; look at me and immediately floppy back down for some more slumber. He acted as though he had no concerns about my presence. Luckily, a US Ranger came along and would not let me get any closer. Otherwise, I am dumb and brave enough that I would likely have gotten close enough to get my face and a few extremities bitten off.

This was taken with a 70-200 with a 2x TC

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

 

[matthewo]

haha, doesnt look very comfortable to me

 

[BrandonLaw]

Caption: Ugggghhhh 5 more minutes

 

[HughGuessWho133 48]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

Yeah, he just looked like a sleepy teddy bear up there. His mother, on the other hand, was right below him, and was of much more concern.

 

[mishele]

lol He so cute!
Thanks for posting! It was a nice little giggle to start the day!

 

[Tiller]

That's how I feel most days. Even up to mauling people that get too close to me too early in the morning.mGet him some coffee and he'll be alright!

 

[ceeboy14]

Forrest Gump said it best when it comes to mama bears and their cubs...

 

[PropilotBW]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

The smaller, the faster! Top speed of a black bear: 25mph. Top speed of a photographer: faster than your assistant.

 

[HughGuessWho133 48]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

The smaller, the faster! Top speed of a black bear: 25mph. Top speed of a photographer: faster than your assistant.

Let me tell ya, I had my exit plan established; with a Plan A and Plan B :mrgreen:

 

[DarkShadow]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

The smaller, the faster! Top speed of a black bear: 25mph. Top speed of a photographer: faster than your assistant.

And always make your assistant carry all the heavy gear, just in case you need to run and any snack you might have brought.

 

[manaheim]

1. Awww.
2. !
3. Yer NUTS for being that close to those things.

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice shot. He doesn't look all that big, I bet you could have taken him if he decided to try anything.

WesternGuy

Yeah, he just looked like a sleepy teddy bear up there. His mother, on the other hand, was right below him, and was of much more concern.

You didn't tell us about the "mother". :shock: Glad you had a Plan A and a Plan B. :mrgreen:

WesternGuy

 

[HughGuessWho133 48]

You didn't tell us about the "mother". :shock: Glad you had a Plan A and a Plan B. :mrgreen:

WesternGuy

Should I mention the two other cubs? Didn't post shots of them. They were camera shy.

 

[duhast]

Black bears are extremely dangerous.