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04-AUG-2016 Liz Bickel

Week #1-Snorkling Grizzly Bear
by Liz Bickel

Katmai, Alaska

"Snorkeling" is a style of fishing for Grizzly Bears in the wild. The bear sticks its entire face into the water with hopes of catching a fish.
This female (NPS Bear #410) was photographed while coming up for a breath of air. That's why she is still squinting.


Photographed pretty much full frame. So, yes, close.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
1/160's f/8.0 at 328.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
MarcViskens23-Aug-2016 06:59
very beautiful shot
Barry McCartney06-Aug-2016 19:07
Good unusual shot Liz! V
Breezanemom05-Aug-2016 18:37
WOW!!!! What a great shot of momma bear! I love that it's angled and that you got the reflection of her nose and (it looks like) the tips of her ears. What a great eye and a great job you have!
Dale Palmer 05-Aug-2016 14:06
Really cool... up close and personal. Good looking bear, photo, and reflections.
Laura Milholland05-Aug-2016 01:21
Wow! Super shot, Liz. The leading edge of satiny water helps make a wonderful composition.
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