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17-JUL-2007 Liz Bickel

Testing Themselves
by Liz Bickel

Lake Clark, Alaska

two young, unrelated, Grizzly Bear males
mock fight to establish their positions in the natural hierarchy of life in the wild.

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What an amazing feeling to be able to stand so close in the open meadow and watch this happen in the wild.

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Any and/or all usage or copying of this image, without express written permission from the photographer, is prohibited by law. Copyright 2007, Elizabeth Bickel. All Rights Reserved.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
1/800s f/7.1 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Alina11-Jan-2008 14:09
beautiful capture V
Guest 07-Jan-2008 02:12
What a moment!!!
Patty Dawson06-Jan-2008 19:32
Very tough choice - they are all phenomenal. This one is my pick - if for nothing else than your nerve at being so close to this!!
Guest 06-Jan-2008 02:48
Beautifully captured, Liz!
Teresa Binstock06-Jan-2008 01:40
A wonderful moment for a photographer.
Janet Forjan-Freedman06-Jan-2008 01:04
Wonderful capture!
Rod Rees 05-Jan-2008 23:44
Spectacular nature shot. Perfect timing.
Suzette A Paduano05-Jan-2008 22:45
This is a dream of mine!
You sure did an awesome job, Great catch!!! My pick of your 4!
Gary Martin05-Jan-2008 22:32
My pic of your bunch. Excellent capture.
Dale MacKeown05-Jan-2008 22:10
I really admire you Liz.
Milan Vogrin05-Jan-2008 22:05
Simply superb! V!
Ron Crain05-Jan-2008 21:50
I love all of your pics, but this is my favorite.
Martin Schiff05-Jan-2008 18:35
Great capture. Really tells a story.
Guest 05-Jan-2008 17:56
Nice catch..