Bear needing a manicure

Taken at the STL Black Bear workshop 2 weeks ago. I've been busy processing the images from this trip with the new release of C1 SE for Mac and Nikon, and so far I am impressed with the software and the quicker workflow. As for the trip, Chas has out done himself with this workshop, as not only did we get four days intimately observing wild bears and their natural behaviors, but there were many birds to fill in the slow times with the bears, as well as a nearby nesting loon. Having only photographed captive bears in the past, this was an experience that I will not soon forget. The behavior and interaction that we observed up close for four days was like being in the middle of an episode of "Wild Kingdom" (anybody remember that show?).

Nikon D2H, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR @ 180mm, 1/180 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320