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Found this young grizzly on the Klondike Hwy about 60KM south of Dawson City. He was digging up the shoulder of the road looking for tasty treats...the light was coming from the wrong way. I got out of my car as shots from within had too much atmospheric disturbance. He was looking very peaceful and relaxed...

Sep 09, 2015 at 07:09 AM

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Great shots. The light wasn't that bad. I'm glad he was peaceful. Those claws are something.

Sep 09, 2015 at 07:13 AM

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176mm I guess he was in a good mood.

Sep 09, 2015 at 07:47 AM

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Steve McDonald wrote:
Great shots. The light wasn't that bad. I'm glad he was peaceful. Those claws are something.

Thanks Steve...he was super cute and very relaxed...that said I was still behind my car door

Sep 09, 2015 at 08:29 AM

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#1 image is OK with that harsh light and the leaves. Much different look than the typical coastal bears we see here.
Don

Sep 09, 2015 at 08:32 AM

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Paul Tessier wrote:
176mm I guess he was in a good mood.

Yes, he was at peace...bears are not to be feared...only respected...I observed him from the car for a couple minutes then got out with the car and the road between him and I. I walked and shot over my hood and then as he crossed the road I stayed behind my open door. I have been very close to bears in the wild many times....respect is the way to handle them and I've never had one go aggressive on me yet...that said I have my spray and my friend had his gun as he was hunting moose at the time so we weren't too worried. That said we would do everything to not aggravate him and everything possible to avoid shooting one. He didn't have his tags for bears so we would have to prove to the regulatory agency that we were in grave danger before shooting one. Of course that would never be the case finding one on the roadside but when we were hiking the day before an aggressive attack could always occur.

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Sep 09, 2015 at 08:32 AM

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Man, I would be shaking if he gets that close and need a VR to control myself! Wonderful shots!

Sep 09, 2015 at 08:39 AM

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Great shot! It's not easy to capture good wildlife you see along the highway. By the time you slow down and pull over, get your camera out and pray the right lens is attached, the animal often takes off back in the bush. You often have to consider your own safety also, not so much from the wildlife but other vehicles.

Sep 09, 2015 at 08:47 AM

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Excellent shots Geoff - Sorry we won't find this species in Ecuador in November... mostly small and colourful birds!

Really looking fwd to this coming tour., everyone's flights are set.

Sep 09, 2015 at 09:49 AM

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Very nice - would love to see one in the wild, albeit from a safe distance

While the lighting may be harsh - this was a neat moment and you've captured it nicely. Lighting can't always be perfect, ya know

Gero

Sep 09, 2015 at 10:18 AM

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arbitrage wrote:
Yes, he was at peace...bears are not to be feared...only respected...I observed him from the car for a couple minutes then got out with the car and the road between him and I. I walked and shot over my hood and then as he crossed the road I stayed behind my open door. I have been very close to bears in the wild many times....respect is the way to handle them and I've never had one go aggressive on me yet...that said I have my spray and my friend had his gun as he was hunting moose at the time...Show more →

No worries, and I didn't mean to imply anything unethical. I photographed many bears so I understand very well the thrill of a close encounter.

Sep 09, 2015 at 10:47 AM

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Very nicely done Geoff. You have had a marvelous photographic year.

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Sep 09, 2015 at 03:26 PM

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Very nice set Geoff. It looks like the leaves are changing there. Where did summer go?

Morris

Sep 09, 2015 at 05:09 PM

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Having never seen a bear in the wild I am quite jealous and the light is irrelevant when you can get that up close on foot. It is a bit comforting to know you had bear spray and a wee bit more firepower than that if needed. Lovely shots Geoff!
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Sep 09, 2015 at 06:30 PM

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Great capture! A bit too close for comfort for me

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Sep 09, 2015 at 07:00 PM

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Wonderful set Geoff. I think I would have been shaking in my boots being that close.

Sep 09, 2015 at 07:34 PM

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arbitrage wrote:
Yes, he was at peace...bears are not to be feared...only respected...I observed him from the car for a couple minutes then got out with the car and the road between him and I. I walked and shot over my hood and then as he crossed the road I stayed behind my open door. I have been very close to bears in the wild many times....respect is the way to handle them and I've never had one go aggressive on me yet...that said I have my spray and my friend had his gun as he was hunting moose at the time...Show more →

Always good to have bear experiences. A bad grizzly picture is still exciting. Grizzly are always more exciting the birds. Birds wont' kill you. I adds to the excitement.

I have never had any luck near Dawson City - the bears are used to being shot at and are wary - unlike the south. Every time I come upon them, they run for the trees.

But my experience is that a gun is not as effective as bear spray when a bear attacks. By the time you lift the gun and shoot, the bear is on you. Whereas the bear spray gives you the confidence to stand your ground and 90% of the time, its just a bluff. And the other 9%, its just a few bites. And the 1%, you could save your gun for yourself.

Thanks for sharing. Scott

Sep 10, 2015 at 11:06 PM

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Nice find and photos.

Sep 10, 2015 at 11:19 PM

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DonGut wrote:
#1 image is OK with that harsh light and the leaves. Much different look than the typical coastal bears we see here.
Don

Thanks Don....this weekend I'm driving my new car up from YVR to YXY along the Stewart-Cassiar Hwy and hoping to see the coastal browns and white Kermode on the way....if I nail both, it will be an awesome 3 day drive!!
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shekarn64 wrote:
Man, I would be shaking if he gets that close and need a VR to control myself! Wonderful shots!

If this was a fully grown grizz, I would likely have stayed in the car....but this guy was just too cute and relaxed so I ventured out for some proper shots.
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Steven Campbel wrote:
Great shot! It's not easy to capture good wildlife you see along the highway. By the time you slow down and pull over, get your camera out and pray the right lens is attached, the animal often takes off back in the bush. You often have to consider your own safety also, not so much from the wildlife but other vehicles.

Thanks, yes usually they bolt but this one was enjoying the paparazzi. Another vehicle stopped and took some iPhone shots also.
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raymondjbarlow wrote:
Excellent shots Geoff - Sorry we won't find this species in Ecuador in November... mostly small and colourful birds!

Really looking fwd to this coming tour., everyone's flights are set.

Don't worry Ray...I don't need to see Ecuador bears....I'm much more excited about hummers and other colourful species...I'm just glad I get an extra 1/2 day on you guys....you will have lots of catching up to do

Sep 11, 2015 at 07:23 AM

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Great opportunity and captures Geoff.

TFS

Ted

Sep 11, 2015 at 08:38 AM

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