Ahh what a big soft beauty she is...lovely shot Kyles. The soulfull eyes speak volumes:-)
Bella is always in my thoughts as are you my friend:-) Positive vibes are being sent your way. Bigs hugs to you:-)

Be faithful, Kylie, thinks like that are not easy to resolve :)
I like very much this picture, the DOF, the soft skin, and these clear eyes.

une belle bête !

Great shot Kylie, bears always look so cuddly but wouldnt like to meet one!

wow,...Superb and Excellent

Fantastic shot very close I love the detail

il est magnifique !!! il semble si doux ...

beautiful ! Your photo shows very well the smooth fur !! Composition is great !

dangerous capture

excellent shot

An astoundingly sensitive and beautifully observed photograph, Kylie. I could almost touch the fur, so wonderful and detailed the shot is. A real gem, first class on all levels. Still have my fingers crossed for Bella. Have a lovely weekend

Dynamite capture, Kylie! Wonderful filling the frame!

Bear hugs! wow!

Praying and hoping things will get better for your Bella. She definitely lives up to her name ("Beautiful") from the photo you posted earlier. And I know her place in your heart is beautiful as well.

BTW, this bear hug photo is outstanding. Zoo trip?

Absolutely , I will pray for Bella... this bear is beautiful, astonishing photo sweetie

Fabulous close-up of this great animal. It's gorgeous!!

Nice shot...the focus is really spot on. Focusing furry animals is tough...great job here. Awesome colors and comp :)

Awesome eyes!

That bear head is leaning right into position for a memorable composition and the light is beautiful. very well done.

Wow, great capture! Like the focus and the composition!

What a lovely shot of this bear, fantastic exposure that captures every detail.

is that the sweet teddybear for nini :-)

Excellent capture Kylie, but I don't think I would let him hug me. Although the color of his fur is just beautiful and if he was a miniture, well that would be quite different. :o)

Beautiful shot Kylie Bella is often in my thoughts so bigs hugs to you both

A marvelous shot Kylie! This bear looks old and wise!

Impressive creature and shot. Well done.

What an image Kylie! Just beautiful!

wow, i hope there was bars somewhere, amazing shot tho, a little close for my tastes on accounta i'm skeered of bears :)

Gorgeous animal. I'm hoping he was caged up when you snapped this?!?!?

He looks old and content in his age. Beautiful image Kylie. Bella is receiving the best of help, lots of love ,and tons of prayers, it is up to her now.

Nice shot but a bit too close LOL

What a handsome bear, beautiful pix Ky., I think that if you had been a few inches closer the bear could have knocked that amazing CANON out of your hands........MMMMMnnnn....bit risky!

He´s so real he´s almost unreal !! a very fine shot..

An amazing capture! Love the detail.

Fantastic capture Kylie! Did you ask him to pose for you? :) He turned his head on the right moment. Very beautiful

Looks kinda fuzzy friendly but I don't think I'll chance it !!

Amazing capture! Great angle and detail

cracking shot, real good detail in the face

holy moly -- holy moly!! is he real? where did you find a specimen such as that in your neck of the woods?? a glorious shot to be sure! bravo!!