Species: Grizzly Bear | Location: Katmai, United States Of America
This photo was taken on the NatHab "Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai" trip this past July. Mama Bear was relaxing with her cub, but simultaneously keeping a protective watch over the area. The cub seemed to want to get his mother's attention, and politely (if I dare to attribute human behaviors!) raised his paw to try to get her to pay attention to him. The sweetness of the interaction contrasts with the danger of those sharp bears claws, and overall a gentle mood prevailed.
About The Photographer
Upon retirement I thought it would be fun to learn photography. We'd recently moved to Amelia Island, Florida where nature was abundant and I wanted to try to capture that beauty. I soon found that I also enjoyed photographing humans and animals, especially those that evoked heart-warming or heart-wrenching reactions. Today I absolutely adore my wildlife subjects and the challenge of capturing emotional moments with them. I love being able to combine traveling the world with my love of photography, and am very grateful that I've had some wonderful opportunities to do so.Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.