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Alright, before anyone tells me I'm crazy for getting too close, let me just say that these two are safely located in an enclosure....so I was not in any danger 'cause I'm sure that's what you were thinking........or not

But for the record, they are 'captive' by definition. The mama parent of both of these were killed. They've been raised from cubs since they would not have survived on their own. One is a coast grizzly and the other an inland bear. Coastal grizzlies tend to be larger overall due to differences in diet.

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Best of all, they live within a 10 minute drive and 10 minute tram ride from where I live. Gotta love that.

As always, appreciate you having a look.

Henrik

Sep 06, 2010 at 05:01 AM

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now that's close enough to see which bear needs to floss its teeth

Nice work!!

Mark.

Sep 06, 2010 at 05:05 AM

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321photos wrote:
now that's close enough to see which bear needs to floss its teeth

Nice work!!

Mark.

Thanks buddy.

We should head up there before they den for the winter.

H

Sep 06, 2010 at 05:11 AM

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p.1 #4 · UP Close and Personal with Grizzlies (lots)

Wow, they look so soft and cuddly

That's closer than I ever want to see a bear

Sep 06, 2010 at 08:00 AM

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Henrik these are really special shots. It is easy to think that they could be very friendly and then you see the intensity in their eyes and the size of those claws

I really like these tight shots, great work buddy and what a thrill it must be to be that close

Karl

Sep 06, 2010 at 11:43 AM

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p.1 #6 · UP Close and Personal with Grizzlies (lots)

Good job, Henrik. Those claws have a tendency to sober one up quickly. Nice job on the grizzly and the brown bear.
Al

Sep 06, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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p.1 #7 · UP Close and Personal with Grizzlies (lots)

Majestic animals. Great shots Henrik.
Harsha

Sep 06, 2010 at 12:46 PM

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Nice Henrick .Ed

Sep 06, 2010 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #9 · UP Close and Personal with Grizzlies (lots)

Jealous am I! Saw some Griz and Black while working in Yellowstone....but thank goodness never close enough to see the claws like that. Nice!

Sep 06, 2010 at 04:14 PM

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Great shots, Henrik. Does this mean you didn't do the "Grouse Grind" with your camera gear strapped to your back

I'm an old North Vancouver (Capilano) boy from way back.

Tony

Sep 06, 2010 at 04:25 PM

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Nice set Henrik. I'm glad there was a fence in between...

Ron

Sep 06, 2010 at 08:49 PM

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Matt Leitholt wrote:
Wow, they look so soft and cuddly

That's closer than I ever want to see a bear

Yeah, they do. Almost makes me want one

Thanks for commenting.

Henrik

Sep 06, 2010 at 10:27 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Henrik these are really special shots. It is easy to think that they could be very friendly and then you see the intensity in their eyes and the size of those claws

I really like these tight shots, great work buddy and what a thrill it must be to be that close

Karl

Thanks Karl. I was pretty fortunate that they were playing when I got there. We have cooler weather now and that seems to make them a little more active.

Henrik

Sep 06, 2010 at 10:28 PM

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Desert Drake wrote:
Good job, Henrik. Those claws have a tendency to sober one up quickly. Nice job on the grizzly and the brown bear.
Al

Thanks Al. They do look cute...but even when they play fight, the power of these animals is readily apparent.

Henrik

Sep 06, 2010 at 10:29 PM

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Amazing shots Henrik. #9 is outstanding.
Gary

Sep 06, 2010 at 10:32 PM

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Ed Robertson wrote:
Nice Henrick .Ed

harshaj1 wrote:
Majestic animals. Great shots Henrik.
Harsha

Thanks boys!!

Henrik

Sep 07, 2010 at 01:17 AM

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gourdhead wrote:
Jealous am I! Saw some Griz and Black while working in Yellowstone....but thank goodness never close enough to see the claws like that. Nice!

Yeah, wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of those claws, that's for sure.

Working in Yellowstone - now that must have been something. I'm heading there for the 3rd time next week.

Thanks for commenting.

Henrik

Sep 07, 2010 at 01:18 AM

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Imagemaster wrote:
Great shots, Henrik. Does this mean you didn't do the "Grouse Grind" with your camera gear strapped to your back

I'm an old North Vancouver (Capilano) boy from way back.

Tony

Ohhhh, I hiked up with ALL my gear. Was a bit slow though - took about 8 minutes

Then I woke up.....

I've done the Grouse Grind many times but I'm wiser now

And an ol' Capilano boy, huh....you mean from, like, back in the 90's

Appreciate your comment, Tony.

H

Sep 07, 2010 at 01:20 AM

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surfnron wrote:
Nice set Henrik. I'm glad there was a fence in between...

Ron

Me too buddy, me too.

H

Sep 07, 2010 at 01:21 AM

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Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Amazing shots Henrik. #9 is outstanding.
Gary

Thanks Gary, much appreciated.

Henrik

Sep 07, 2010 at 01:22 AM

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