In Slow Motion

This sow looks as if she is coming at you in 3D and in slow motion. Bears are anything but slow especially when chasing after salmon.

Holding On

Holding on to what is important in life and letting the other stuff go. Kodiak Brown Bear holding on to life itself in the form of a salmon. The bear depends on the salmon to put on its fat stores in preparation for the long hibernation.

Let's Get Ready To Rumble!

Kodiak Brown Bears play fighting.

A MOMENT IN TIME

Wildlife is not just a snapshot of an animal. It's a story about a moment in time that you shared space with that creature.

Charging Into Fall

Kodiak Brown Bear chasing after salmon in the river.

The Big Play

Two older Kodiak Brown Bear cubs play fighting in the river. Sometimes it's hard to tell between playing and the real thing. Always amazing to witness and capture.

In Love With Fall

Gorgeous Fall colors add a dramatic backdrop for the wildlife here in Kodiak.

Nap Time

Beautiful Kodiak Brown Bear taking a quick nap.

Black & White Portrait of Kodiak

Beautiful Kodiak Brown Bear sow with a fish, from Frazer Lake.

Bathing Buskin Beauty

Backlit Kodiak Brown Bear in an intimate setting and lighting.

Big Momma

This extra large Kodiak Brown Bear sow standing up to be sure the coast was clear and the fight between two other sows down below was finished before she could bring her cub back down to the river.

Danger Zone To Adorable

I spent 6 days tent camping at Frazer Lake, in Kodiak, this summer and had so many wonderful opportunities to photograph many different sets of sows and cubs. This pair was especially entertaining and we were excited every time they came bc they were show stealers!

Can We Be Friends?

Sweet little Kodiak brown bear cub climbed up the side of the rock face to check out the black billed magpie. It was an adorable moment.

My Heart

Beautiful sow with a lovely heart shaped face stole my heart.

Just Checking

Young sow looking over her shoulder checking to see where I am. I was across the river, on the other bank, and made sure to give her plenty of space for her to feel comfortable to eat her catch.

I Can Never Leave

Having access to these amazing creatures and all the beauty that Alaska has to offer, has premaritally engrained Alaska in my heart and soul.

Innocence

Kodiak Brown Bear cub looking innocent even though he just tried to steal his mother's salmon.

Big Poppa

The Overlook

Young Kodiak Brown Bear overlooking the lower falls and the pool below.

Sweetness

This juvenile Kodiak Brown Bear (sow) has the sweetest look on her face.

Old Girl

A senior sow who was pretty much queen of Frazer Lake.

Intimacy

Sometimes I'm lucky enough to have a few moments with a bear, on my own, and get to photograph it in an intimate setting.

Into The Shadows