Hey Folks,
Here’s the same bear I posted the other day that was chasing the salmon. If it looks noticeably different in this picture (and it should), you can thank Nikon .. and stay tuned to a forthcoming post about that. As I said in that post, this bear was simply beautiful .. amazingly beautiful. What a treat life is to grant us the opportunities to see such creatures. I’ve only been back from my trip 2 weeks, and I already can’t wait to get back to the bears next year; I wish I hadn’t left. If you’re interested in a trip next fall to photograph these bears, drop me a note, and keep an eye on my guiding website, Expeditions Alaska for more information. It’ll definitely be a great trip.
Brown bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska.
Cheers
Carl
What a gorgeous animal. I’m interested to hear about the difference in the two images. Sounds like a really great trip.
awesome image, Carl. Perfect sharpness and dof, and great light!
Hate to say it about a griz but this one looks youthful and playful.
Hi Carl,
Love the paw lifted out of the water!
Hope your camera is better!
Ron
Some really cool markings on this one Carl. I like the dark patches under the eyes. WIsh I could squeeze in another round next year!!!
Hey Folks,
Thanks all.
Drew, I’m writing a post about the issue now .. it’ll be online in the next or 2. I want to make sure I have everything correct. It’s software related.
Doug – thanks man .. the light was rockin’.
Dan, this bear was a subadult, probably 4 or 5 years old.
Ron, the front paw is the key, I think. Paul Shepard has a great book called ‘The Sacred paw’ – no truer words were spoke for a bear photographer.
Mark, yeah, this is just a beautiful bear. Absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to see him filled out a little and bigger, next fall! 🙂
Thanks again.
Cheers
Carl
Carl, this is one of the most amazing bear images I have seen. The golden light and the expression on the bear’s face elevate it far above most documentary images I can think of. I can only imagine the awe you must have felt watching him in person. Beautiful work.
Guy
Hey Guy,
Thanks so much, man, I appreciate that. I spent a lot of time with this bear, and it was definitely a highlight of the trip, for me. I mean, they’re all cool, but this guy is SO beautiful. And always seemed to behave in a way that made for some nice photos. Thank you.
Cheers
Carl