Grizzly Bear and Three Cubs

Family Feud Between Grizzly Bears #399 and #610

Grizzly Bear and Three Cubs

It was the first morning back from a month-long excursion into the southwest. I still wasn’t adjusted to temperatures in the teens and my warm clothes were scattered between my bag and car, causing me to head up into Grand Teton National Park a bit improperly dressed. Regardless, I had a down jacket, so for the most part I knew I’d be okay.… Keep reading...

Grizzly Bear and Three Cubs

The Most Dangerous Photo I’ve Ever Taken

Grizzly Bear and Three Cubs

I was recently asked by a fourth-grader via email what the most dangerous photo I had ever taken was. I began looking through my library for shots with exciting stories with at least a hint of danger, and then I came across this photo. I was in a small crowd of other photographers standing on a small bridge, so there was no danger of being attacked.… Keep reading...

Grizzly Bear #399 Nursing Cubs

Grizzly Bear #399 Nursing Her Cubs

Grizzly Bear #399 Nursing Cubs

I posted this photo onto my 500px page and after the great response, I realized I didn’t have it on my blog yet. I got this late one night while plugged into a friend’s Canon 500mm and also seeing just how good the 7D could handle high ISO. It turns out that even though there is noise, it’s still pretty usable and I’m looking forward to making a few prints to test out just how big I can get away with.… Keep reading...

Grizzly Bear Rock Stars of Grand Teton National Park Video

Grizzly Bear ‘Rock Stars’ of Grand Teton National Park Video

This is a video compilation of three of Grand Teton National Park’s most popular bears of the summer season of 2011 (thus far).

All grizzlies have been seen along the roadsides of the park, thus adding to their lovable nature.

The first is a blonde grizzly that has eluded traps and so has simply been nicknamed both Butterball and Blondie.… Keep reading...

Grizzly Bear Cub Standing

Grizzly Bear Cub of #399 Standing

Grizzly Bear Cub Standing

I’ve finally begun getting a good amount of photos done on the grizzlies and while I’m very happy with what I came back with, the itch to get back up there is growing stronger and stronger.

On one evening, Grizzly Bear #399 and her three new cubs were grazing in a field of wildflowers, offering up some incredible shots.… Keep reading...