Waiting For Fish, Brown Bears, Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska

By September 6, 2006Alaska, Brown Bear, Katmai

These two brown bears know why its called “fishing” and not “catching”. On this overcast morning they waited nearly motionless atop the falls for an hour, watching the churning pools below the falls, before a school of salmon came up the river and gave them opportunities to catch a meal.

Two brown bears wait for salmon at Brooks Falls. Blurring of the water is caused by a long shutter speed. Brooks River, Ursus arctos, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Two brown bears wait for salmon at Brooks Falls. Blurring of the water is caused by a long shutter speed. Brooks River.
Image ID: 17048
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

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Brown bear photos, Grizzly bear photos

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!