Might

Of the works I have looked at recently, this is definitely one of my favorite wildlife shots. The light, the atmosphere, the movement and emotion, everything clicks and comes together to create a magical photograph.

The light captured in it is very interesting, as it creates a rim lighting effect around the bear which really allows it to "pop" out.

Ultimately, however, the thing that really makes the photo for me is the moment at which it was caught. The bear seems to be moving towards and staring at the camera. I feel involved. I feel like I am out, in the wild, standing before this powerful creature, coming towards me.

On a technical note, the shot seems very sharp, at this resolution, and the shallow depth of field helps isolate the subject nicely. The composition is nicely laid out as well. The bear is placed near the right third of the frame, leaving an open area in front of its line of movement, allowing one to imagine the rest of its path.

I haven't written a critique in a while, but definitely felt this shot was worth it.