April 9, 2012

Katmai Brown Bears - Soggy Wet


One thing is for sure, the coastal brown bears don’t mind getting their fur wet! This bear was snorkeling and briefly brought his head up to have a look around the marshlands.




One beautiful creature was a favorite of mine. I never did learn whether this bear had a nickname, but I suspect that it was a younger female. Most of the time, she basked on a rock in the middle of the river. But she came down to the falls area occasionally. I was able to capture a tender portrait in the turbulent waters right below Brooks Falls.




The bears are quite agile in water and create quit a splash when they run.




This one even did some wading on his hind legs so that he could keep track of other bears along the shoreline.




And I was lucky to catch a perfect side view of this bear while he was fishing in the marsh area. While a circular wave of water surrounded him, a miniature waterfall cascaded off of his chin.


10 comments:

  1. these shots, once again, are just stunningly beautiful! bravo, donna!

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  2. Fantastic Shots Donna!!! I Love the Bears!
    Look at that cascade of water...sigh...Your work is just Beautiful!!
    Hughugs

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  3. Wonderful. Always wonderful. I particularly like the cascading water from the chin.

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  4. Nice! Beautiful pictures, Donna!

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  5. Those shots are absolutely wonderful. I love that second one the best. I wonder if these guys ever get cold in that water...lol

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  6. Fabulous shots, Donna. Those bears almost look like they are showing off JUST for you!!!! ha
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  7. I'm speachless. Theses shots are fantastic!

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  8. Donna, I am in absolute awe of your bear photos. My gosh, it looks as though you are standing right next to them (this from one who uses a cheap point & shoot camera)... You should be taking photos for calendars or cards! Spectacular!... Donna

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  9. They look so cuddly!! But I know they're not. Great Pics!

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  10. Donna, these pictures took my breath away. Their EYES! Such beautiful looks in their gorgeous eyes. These animals are very special indeed. And you have captured them like no other could. You must do a Katmai Brown Bears book. You simply must! Please say you are!

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