Katmai Bear Viewing
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tomad
Loc: North Carolina
Excellent! In that second from the last one it looks like you've beem spotted by a curious young bear and he's coming over to check you out. What happened?
Oct 1, 2021 11:49:22 #
What great photos - nicely done!
Mama and kids getting fat before hibernation.
Were there more bears competing for the fish in the river?
Mama and kids getting fat before hibernation.
Were there more bears competing for the fish in the river?
Oct 1, 2021 11:50:05 #
Many photographers will wait years for these subjects, and still never get a set like this (I am in that category!
) Well done!
) Well done!Oct 1, 2021 12:01:47 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
Bigdog65 wrote:
What great photos
Were there more bears competing for the fish in the river?
Were there more bears competing for the fish in the river?
The streams were thick with sockeye salmon. We were on the ground for about 5 hours. During our 4-5 mile to meet back up with the float plane we encountered around 30 different bears. The only competition for fish was between the two cubs. Mom caught a fish for them. A couple times the cubs growling at each other over the fish.
Oct 1, 2021 12:56:43 #
arperry
Loc: Miami/Florida
Fantastic set of images. What an incredibly exciting adventure. I am glad you took as along.
Oct 1, 2021 13:13:39 #
Oct 1, 2021 13:21:07 #
Wow !!! Pretty impressive shots. 7, 8, & 9 are my favorites. I hope mama wasn't taking a special interest in you in #9.
Oct 1, 2021 13:31:33 #
Excellent bear series. Number 1 is just outstanding, and I love the bear and the seagull. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 1, 2021 13:46:56 #
Oct 1, 2021 13:48:02 #
RonM12 wrote:
I was planning this trip for the last couple of ye... (show quote)
Beautifully photographed, ron...love your bear shots!!
Oct 1, 2021 13:58:16 #
RonM12 wrote:
Thank you, I feel I was between 250-350 mm for most of the time. My 22lbs of gear started to feel more like 35lbs after around 4 miles of hiking.
Maybe next time hire out a mule?!?! lol Now that all the pain is over, you can look at your photos and say something like "it was worth it"!!!
Oct 1, 2021 14:38:58 #
Jusayen
Loc: Oak Ridge,New Jersey
Hey Ron,what great shots! What a fabulous adventure,looks like a perfect day(except for some of the salmon)I see why you would use Emerald Air again. Jusayen
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