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Grizzly Bears & Salmon

This gallery features grizzly bears and salmon in the Caribou Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada. In autumn grizzly bears gather on salmon rivers to feed on an abundance of spawned out salmon. These photos were shot in raw format during Sept 2006 with a Canon 1DmkII, the 30D and primarily the 500 f/4 IS lens, with and without a 1.4 tele-converter. Slideshow button is to the upper right. For full enjoyment and optimum quality click and view at original size...Your comments and votes are appreciated.


Recent gallery from Autumn 2007 travel linked here: http://www.pbase.com/norman/arctic_canada
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John G Reed PM reply 01-Mar-2012 20:15
Superb Gallery. Best J
Gerald Rozemeijer PM reply 12-Aug-2011 18:58
Wonderful gallery, big fun to see your gallery's !!
David Nathanson PM reply 10-Feb-2011 06:09
This gallery is outstanding. There are some priceless shots here. Vote.
suzanne taylor PM reply 18-Dec-2010 20:44
I loved this gallery
Carl H. Johnson PM reply 12-Nov-2010 11:09
Awesome gallery, felt like I was there.....V
Robert D. McAlpine PM reply 22-Mar-2010 15:01
What a stunning nature gallery. Even 500mm with a 1.4TC is really close to these guys. It is certainly a lot more thrilling than photographing rabbits! Well done and very impressive!
G. Ladefoged PM reply 06-Mar-2010 08:23
I love bears and I love great photography so what could be more delightfull on a saturday morning than this wonderfull gallery. Thank you for sharing.
Larry Richard PM reply 05-Mar-2010 03:40
a joy to look at
Larry Linton PM reply 28-Feb-2010 12:36
A skillful job of capturing these fascinating subjects, Norm. An enthusiastic VOTE!
Ashley Hockenberry PM reply 16-Jan-2010 22:47
A+
AnnMarie Gitchell PM reply 04-Jan-2010 20:08
It is quite overwhelming to see so many amazing images of these fantastic creatures in one gallery! What a privilege it is to have such an intimate view- thank you! V
Frank Kavanagh Photography PM reply 02-Dec-2009 17:24
What a super gallery, lucky you.v
Dennis Steinauer PM reply 26-Oct-2009 04:32
Magnificent photos of magnificent creatures. Nice work.
Blandine Mangin PM reply 16-Sep-2009 20:05
wow ! a wonderful gallery ! v
Guest PM reply 12-Aug-2009 22:16
Great gallery. Great work
Aristóteles Alves Ferreira 17-Apr-2009 12:29
Ótimas fotos........................................................................Parabéns
Billy PM reply 06-Nov-2008 15:21
Better you than me! Awesome gallery. gmv
Erik Alberts PM reply 26-Oct-2008 20:59
Amazing pictures!!! I had the opportunity myself to watch the grizzly bears of Knight Inlet, Glendale River to be specific! That was about 5 weeks ago. More people should see and observe these beautiful creatures and get respect for them. The bears are super intelligent and clever animals and not just the ferocious predators that media wants us to believe. Thanks for placing these pics online!
badgerhill PM reply 22-Sep-2008 15:21
WOW!
Tom Briggs PM reply 12-Sep-2008 14:57
Norm, fantastic is the first word that comes to mind, followed closely by magnificent ... unbelievable ... terrific ... etc, etc, etc. A joy to page through. Voted
xishi 24-Aug-2008 04:26
well done£¡£¡£¡
MeLissa Stolte PM reply 30-Jul-2008 00:17
Truly amazing work.
Walchl Franzl 02-Jul-2008 23:29
Wirklich sehr schöne Fotos. Gratulation.
Dave Hawkins PM reply 08-Apr-2008 12:53
What a wonderful and powerful image gallery, every shot tells a great story, WELL DONE
MarcWildPassion PM reply 10-Mar-2008 23:16
Splendide gallerie , thanks to share this wild great time with such nice pictures.
Evaristo Buendia-Carrera PM reply 27-Feb-2008 05:34
Great work! V.
Rebecca PM reply 26-Feb-2008 05:13
Ive looked at this gallery several times and I still can not get enough! Amazing captures and a wonderful gallery! Big Vote!
Gail Benson PM reply 12-Jan-2008 01:44
A truly splendid gallery .... very beautiful images. Congratulations!
Robin Neiswender PM reply 11-Jan-2008 01:46
Spectacular Gallery.. The Essence of Grizzley..
Deborah Markle 29-Nov-2007 23:44
You have managed to capture the true essence of what it means to be a bear. Having worked with Grizzlies, I think you have done them proud!
Mark PM reply 12-Nov-2007 22:50
The shots are very rewarding to view.
Ronald Kamphuis PM reply 30-Oct-2007 23:03
I enjoy watching your galleries Norman. Great work.
Guest 05-Aug-2007 15:22
one of best album on pBase !!
mario 01-Jul-2007 18:31
expectacular,divino,felictaciones por las fotos
Guest PM reply 17-Jun-2007 02:53
Wonderful Gallery. JT
Stacy Jon Peterson PM reply 15-Apr-2007 01:26
I had to come back and visit again, Norman! Incredible gallery. Who says you have to be in Alaska to get good bear photos? !!
Raymond PM reply 27-Feb-2007 14:08
Grrrrrrrrrrreat ! What a majectic animal... you feel it's sense on family, companionship, turf wars... a real society. Thank God they don't have weapons or they'd rule us all !
Great photography and thanks for sharing
yoram shpirer PM reply 26-Feb-2007 21:08
Excellent gallery ........ very well done.
Jay Levin PM reply 26-Jan-2007 23:42
Totally mesmerizing gallery. Huge Vote
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 17-Jan-2007 11:05
Wonderful gallery, it was a plesure to view at all your beautiful shots from these beautiful animals, thanks for sharing, take care! Regards, Rosemarie :o) vote
Pic Chick PM reply 15-Jan-2007 21:57
Spectaculary gallery - I hope to someday experience this in our beautiful province. GMV~
Dennis Dangerfield PM reply 10-Jan-2007 21:45
Hi Norman,
Your patience and attention to detail and intent at every step of the photographic process is inspiring .
Dennis Dangerfield
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad PM reply 23-Dec-2006 00:18
Wonderful collection! V
mcall PM reply 20-Dec-2006 11:19
This is a wonderful collection of great shots. Congratulations
Michele Rodgers PM reply 18-Dec-2006 22:38
Great shots ... super gallery. Bears are interesting creatures for sure.
Adam Sharp PM reply 18-Dec-2006 21:35
Beautiful work.......
shuk1in12x PM reply 18-Dec-2006 16:05
Outstanding intimate shots of these bears feeding in their natural surrounds.
Exceptional work Norman. +V
Dominic Cantin PM reply 18-Dec-2006 07:36
WOW ! Pure Nature ! You're not nervous to be so close of these bears ! Congrats on this great series of pictures !
Dominic :)
Aperture 13 PM reply 18-Dec-2006 04:02
Beautiful, stunning, crazy, dangerous and absolutely excellent! V
Bill Robinson PM reply 18-Dec-2006 02:42
What an experience ! Wonderful gallery.
olivier bruning PM reply 17-Dec-2006 16:28
wow! this is really amazing...fantastic and thrilling images, very exciting to watch. thanks for sharing this magnificent series, all I can give back is my humble vote!
lorand PM reply 16-Dec-2006 17:03
Absolutely stunning gallery!!!
Patricia Lay-Dorsey PM reply 16-Dec-2006 03:53
Your gallery shows what photography can do when it is used well--it can take us into the world of another. Thank you for this gift. Voted.
Guest PM reply 15-Dec-2006 12:11
Beautiful gallery =D
Juerg Siegenthaler PM reply 15-Dec-2006 11:51
You perfectly captured in beautiful compositions how cute, playful, but also strong and dangerous these animals are. It is a pleasure to view your pics (and other galleries), to be in a safe distance but at the same time to be so close to the bears. Thanks for sharing.
Tim van Woensel PM reply 15-Dec-2006 10:18
Absolutely stunning!
Jim McKinlock PM reply 15-Dec-2006 02:36
One of the best wildlife galleries I've ever seen.
maki PM reply 14-Dec-2006 21:29
stunning!
Regards
Maki
Guest PM reply 14-Dec-2006 20:18
Great stuff!
Olaf Herrig PM reply 14-Dec-2006 19:57
Excellent gallery, vote!
Enny PM reply 14-Dec-2006 18:34
gorgeous gallery,big vote.
Naomi Sheaffer PM reply 14-Dec-2006 14:14
What a wonderful experience to capture these shots! National Geographic quality. GMV
Rian Houston PM reply 14-Dec-2006 12:44
Wow! Great photos. What a great experience and thanks for sharing it. Vote.
Rian
Matt Lawrence PM reply 14-Dec-2006 10:38
What a truly amazing gallery.
I love every bit of BC.
Bob Foisel PM reply 13-Dec-2006 16:11
Great gallery Norman, must have been a great outing. Vote on this must see gallery.
Gabriella Bernardi PM reply 12-Dec-2006 22:15
Wonderful Gallery!
Brian Baker PM reply 12-Dec-2006 20:55
This is a wonderful gallery full of great photographs. Thankyou for sharing them with us.
I was lucky to experience some wild Grizzlies whilst in Canada this August, they are amazing animals.
Nigwel PM reply 12-Dec-2006 19:59
Beautiful Galleries...

Well done...

http://www.pbase.com/nigwel
Anna Pagnacco PM reply 12-Dec-2006 18:00
Great gallery with such beautiful wildlife captures!! ( V ) Anna
Bang Truong PM reply 12-Dec-2006 01:34
This is a great wild life gallery. You have done the amazing jobs !
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography PM reply 11-Dec-2006 20:02
Excellent gallery :)
Alain Besnard PM reply 11-Dec-2006 19:02
Amazing! Beautiful gallery. Voted!
Marcel-Etienne PM reply 10-Dec-2006 20:41
What a splendid new gallery, Norman, and what a great tribute to Canada’s Grizzly bears! As a series, it shows an intimate access to the Grizzly bear’s world with salmon, and an amazing consistency of image quality. The landscapes and shots from a distance are superb. The close-up views are extraordinarily impressive. Having met you and Linda in Canada, I’ve experienced the dedication, care and safety you bring to wildlife photography. With your artist's eye I imagine these bear photos, like your eagles, making exceptional fine art prints.
Big, big vote on the gallery, and photos individually.
Marcel-Etienne

Hi Norman, it's a beautiful grizzly gallery, funny and mesmerizing at the same time! I especially appreciate their heads when they come out of the water, soaking wet.
From my daughter Pauline
Jennie Marie Schell PM reply 10-Dec-2006 18:12
Wonderful wildlife gallery! Voted!
Guest PM reply 10-Dec-2006 07:47
WOWWWWWWWW

Timothy Treadwell would be jealous...
These are amazing!!!
henrywong PM reply 10-Dec-2006 05:15
Super gallery Norman ! Voted!
Richard Calmes PM reply 09-Dec-2006 02:44
WOW! What an interesting gallery! Full of great shots! V
Karen Moen PM reply 08-Dec-2006 23:27
This must have been an amazing event to witness and photograph. Well done. Voted.
eltonandersen PM reply 08-Dec-2006 16:35
Fantastic.
Joy Miller PM reply 07-Dec-2006 20:24
Wonderful gallery. How fortunate and brave to be able to see the bears so close. vote.
Carl Baggott PM reply 07-Dec-2006 17:59
This is an excellent series of photographs, and what a smart bunch of bears.
Ron Horn PM reply 07-Dec-2006 15:42
Exceptional work. v.
Peter Stahl PM reply 07-Dec-2006 15:38
Stunning gallery of shots. Beautifully captured in their enviroment. Your a brave man getting so close to them. Congrats!! GMV.
edwina beaumont PM reply 07-Dec-2006 09:04
You have a wonderful set of pictures here. It must be a great place to visit
Marco Valk PM reply 06-Dec-2006 14:42
an exceptional bear gallery; excellent IQ; gmv
Jess. ( Lady.D.) PM reply 06-Dec-2006 02:45
Fantastic galley thoroughly enjoyed viewing. Exceptional work.
Jess.
Ali Majdfar PM reply 04-Dec-2006 08:40
Really interesting gallery, great effort. (V)
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