Brown Bear, Chugach National Forest, Alaska.
I was very fortunate to find this brown bear sow with a cub today. It is surprising, and a bit concerning when you see how quickly such a large animal can nearly disappear in the thick vegetation.
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Nice shot Ron! Looks like you were almost in petting distance on this one.
Calvin
Hey Ron,
I’m really enjoying you shoot more wildlife – great stuff buddy.
Cheers
Carl
What an exraordinary photo!! Did it stun you or had you seen it already?? Just stunning photography!!
Ron: Looks like you were lucky to get this shot, just at the right place at the right time. I like to photograph bears to, but most of mine have been in Yellowstone. I like looking at your blog daily. Hope I can sell a image or to sometime.
Thanks
Thanks everyone!
I was pretty close – I was looking straight across at eye level, but between me and the bear was a small gorge and river, so there was much more distance between us then it appears.
Hi Beth. I was watching the bear fish for salmon in the stream below me. She caught a salmon and dragged it into the vegetation. I knew she was there, but could hardly see her until she looked up we she heard a car door and looked up. I was standing by a road.
Thanks,
Ron
Thanks Dennis – I hope you are able to sale an image sometime as well!
Awesome, love the “peaking” shots. Very intimate view. Also makes you wonder, what else have we walked by in the woods, and never seen?
Thanks Dave,
Yeah, I bet you and I have wondered by some cool stuff over the years without knowing it!
Ron
Great photo. I wonder how many times I’ve walked within feet of some animal without even knowing it.