I must admit I do have a soft spot for the Black Bears of Eastern North Carolina. I spend a lot of time wandering the paths and roads of the wildlife refuges in hopes of seeing and photographing the landscapes and any wildlife I come across. I do love the outdoors and the exercise. There are those times when I am lucky enough to capture a wandering bear that to me makes for a great photo. I not only try to compose a photo and using the skills I have learned with the camera but also using post editing on a computer to enhance the picture to capture the beauty of the animal. To me it is turning a photo into an Artistic expression that is pleasing to the eye.