Lean Before the Salmon Run
This very large male Kodiak bear was estiamted by our guide to be over 1000 pounds (455kg). He is on his way down stream to the tidal flats of Uyak Bay to join the feasting on the early pink salmon run. This bear will increase his weight by a third in the coming weeks as he gorges on fat salmon fresh from the sea. By the time he is ready to hibernate his belly will be swinging low between his legs and he may weigh close to 1400 pounds (636kg). Uyak Bay, Kodiak, Alaska Aug. 2008
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Debra Willis
Great capture
AmandaGWright
WOW!
Maureen Bloesch
good capture…
LynnH64
Amazing shot!!!!
dc witmer
looks like he was shaved? wonder if he was treated and released by park services? fantastic shot
LindaMerz
He is scoping you.
Regenia Brabham
Awesome shot! He looks a little hungry.
CATNIPMEOW
Whoa….......HE is majestic !
_If you go out in the woods today
You’re sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You’d better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic._
MistyDawn
Wow! That thing is HUGE!
Sande Elkins
Great capture!!
Marleia Main
He is lean!! Great photo Albert!! : )
DiEtte Henderson
I never seen a bear look like this before. Great capture!
piacere
Who knew? I’ve been educated!
Rick & Deb Larson
GREAT SHOT!! It’s amazing to see that long length of legs, as they look and seem so much shorter when they have a belly full of salmon. Take Care.
Albert Dickson replied
Yes it is amazing to see the transformation.
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Larry Llewellyn
Don’t find this in the city, usually they have guns!
Jennie Anderson
Whoah, Scary…..Superb shot
Albert Dickson replied
Thank you Jennie.
Eivor Kuchta
He definitely has a very hungry look. I hope you had a long lens, and were in a safe place.
Eivor Kuchta
Excellent capture!!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks a bunch
Jasmine Staff
Terrific shot! His leanness makes him look like his legs are really long…
Albert Dickson replied
Glad you like it.
Tori Snow
Beautiful and stoic creature. Excellent shot!
Albert Dickson replied
Glad you like it. Thanks.
Kate Purdy
He’s looking right at you!!! Fantastic shot!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks a bunch.
seawhisper
wow he just poses for you! :)
Albert Dickson replied
It seemed that way for only a second.
Mariann Rea
Oh, you had a guide…phew… I thought you were photographing those bear alone :)
Karen Tillotson
w o w…w o w…w o w
Albert Dickson replied
Thats good right? ;)
Karen Tillotson
haha…usually I’m not rendered quite so dumbstruck…yeah, that’s gooooooooood!
Albert Dickson replied
Thanks ever so much Karen.