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We spent the better part of this morning wandering around trying to find bears. We knew they were all around us, but the fog was so thick it was impossible to spot them. The best we could find was a fox clamming on the flats. Eventually we grew tired of the fox and we headed up to the top of this cliff that overlooks the bay to eat lunch. I was told the view from up there was normally incredible and it was still pretty amazing even with zero visibility. There were tons of wildflowers up there and a bald eagle perched on the edge for good measure. After we were done eating lunch we debated whether or not to head back to camp because finding bears was proving impossible. Luckily for us a spot of fog cleared for just a second and from our birds eye view we could see a bear clamming off in the distance. We quickly headed out to get to the bear. We had to make one short stop to let the fox go up the trail we were trying to get down. It had found a huge fish on the flats and was eagerly running it back to his den. Animals have the right of way here and we were happy to watch it pass by. Eventually we found the bear hiding in the fog and spent the next hour or so photographing it. I always love shooting in any kind of weather let it be rain, snow fog or whatever. I like the mood it adds to a photograph.

Brown Bear - Katmai - Alaska

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Comments: 84

Videz-Le-Sourire [2009-07-29 16:46:40 +0000 UTC]

This is such a beautiful photo. You're right, the fog adds a nice mood.

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JulesTheNorweegie [2009-07-29 16:43:28 +0000 UTC]

The fog really does the trick in this photo, adds something special to it What a sight! That bear is magnificent

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KiRAWRa [2009-07-29 16:31:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow I like the story or the fox, bringing a big fish, haha thats cute. I like that you shoot in any weather too, your gallery has variety and the foggy pictures have a sense of ~mystery~

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toastyFresh [2009-07-29 16:24:18 +0000 UTC]

I love the mood the fog gives the photo. It must have been exhilarating to take!

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jayshree In reply to ??? [2009-07-29 15:58:48 +0000 UTC]

When you say you gave the fox the right of way, does that mean you guys walked a bit off the trail so it could pass or did it pass fairly close to you just to run by?

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bantastic [2009-07-29 15:55:38 +0000 UTC]

good shot

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Yair-Leibovich In reply to ??? [2009-07-29 15:46:47 +0000 UTC]

very good. i like it
yair

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narniamushroom02 [2009-07-29 15:05:56 +0000 UTC]

The fog does add something to the photo. It has an eerie but interesting feel to it. Love the shot!

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FoolishlyEvil [2009-07-29 13:31:21 +0000 UTC]

Eerie and beautiful, great shot

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FoxwolfToasty [2009-07-29 13:23:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic shot.

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Gironimo [2009-07-29 13:04:53 +0000 UTC]

wow, fantastic photo your patience really benefited

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metamorphazised [2009-07-29 13:00:24 +0000 UTC]

wow, so amazing!!! seriously....

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littlestgaijin [2009-07-29 12:43:46 +0000 UTC]

awesome. I like to imagine you and the bear having some sort of intense discussion afterwards, ending with a mutual agreement that you are a friend to all bears so long as you continue to take amazing pictures of them.

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Czwartek [2009-07-29 12:12:12 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations of an extremely 'wild' and adventurous shot. The lighting and sharpness is also surprisingly good, despite the foggy conditions. I assume this was taken with a fairly long zoom.

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comanche07 [2009-07-29 12:03:48 +0000 UTC]

JESUS CHRIST IT’S A BEAR GET IN THE CAR.

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Nate-Zeman In reply to comanche07 [2009-07-29 18:09:00 +0000 UTC]

haha there are no cars for about 120 miles

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kkart In reply to comanche07 [2009-07-29 15:24:34 +0000 UTC]

There are no cars at Katmai

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comanche07 In reply to kkart [2009-07-30 05:12:48 +0000 UTC]

So... JESUS CHRIST IT'S A BEAR AND THERE ARE NO CARS HERE... Say your prayers.

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Lilielo-Lawliet [2009-07-29 10:55:07 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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Sigma-8 [2009-07-29 10:50:52 +0000 UTC]

Great shot, and a great little story to go along with it. Thanks for posting this.

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Alembic-Lynx [2009-07-29 10:37:18 +0000 UTC]

superbly captured ..and that looks to be one fat bear

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pmchap [2009-07-29 10:33:31 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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lori77 [2009-07-29 10:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Just perfect, no superb! Great work!

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orcafreak [2009-07-29 10:28:01 +0000 UTC]

Stunning shot!

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TaGiRoCkS [2009-07-29 09:46:45 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, love the fog

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andresT73 [2009-07-29 08:29:01 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic pic

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ClaireCollyer [2009-07-29 08:18:18 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful shot... looks cold!

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Snapbackcomics [2009-07-29 08:12:42 +0000 UTC]

amazing shot! the story make's it better!!

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Grandpatte [2009-07-29 08:05:01 +0000 UTC]

These pictures are truly great, in every aspect. But when I see this, I once again wonder, don't the animals, in this case the bear, care about you in any way? I think you were pretty close, so don't do they get curious or maybe hungry? Or is it all a matter of seeing, but not being seen?

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PeterJCoskun [2009-07-29 08:02:06 +0000 UTC]

i really liked the commentary for this one, all of these photos seem dreamlike and its awesome that you captured the mood in all of them...ive never seen a bear in the wild, but i could only imagine its one of the most amazing feelings to be in its presence...a naturally stunning capture.

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markhossack [2009-07-29 07:59:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic shot!

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michael-dalberti [2009-07-29 07:56:08 +0000 UTC]

oh geez. no way man, incredible! you don't get to experience these moments everyday.

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differen-and-proud [2009-07-29 07:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Lovely shot!!

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