Hello from Alaska, the Bears in Katmai

Tikaani · August 24, 2022, 11:43:11 AM

Flew down to Katmai a week ago, figured you would enjoy these pictures. Reducing the pictures to fit has taken some of the clarity away, and sorry for the multiple posts once again. I will try to post more often as time becomes available. Hope all is well with everyone, moose season and winter are around the corner here.

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Hawks Feather · August 24, 2022, 07:06:23 PM

Unbelievable images. What camera were you using? Since there isn't a picture of you (like the seagull) I know it wasn't a close up lens. I forgot to add that I really appreciate the posts and seeing the bears.

FinsnFur · August 24, 2022, 07:22:06 PM

Never apologize for multiple posts. We never get sick of the stuff you post.

Tikaani · August 24, 2022, 09:16:16 PM

I am using a Nikon D850 w/multi battery pack that allows me to shoot 9fps and a Nikon 200-500mm lens. I also had a Nikon D7100 with my 70-140mm lens also with a multi battery pack. Glad you enjoyed the pictures.

pitw · August 24, 2022, 10:43:56 PM

Whats not to love?

Hawks Feather · August 25, 2022, 07:53:35 AM

Quote from: Tikaani on August 24, 2022, 09:16:16 PMI am using a Nikon D850 w/multi battery pack that allows me to shoot 9fps and a Nikon 200-500mm lens. I also had a Nikon D7100 with my 70-140mm lens also with a multi battery pack. Glad you enjoyed the pictures.

I shoot Canon, but it is the photographer not the camera. From what I have heard, the bears are more interested in the salmon than photographers, unless they get in the way. That being said, I think I would be using the 200-500mm at 500mm. 😊 I have battery grips on my cameras because I like the side shutter release and the extra battery life for days like this Saturday when I will be doing pics for: Middle School and High School cross country, girls tennis, boys JV and Varsity soccer, and girls soccer. Probably over 1,000 images Saturday. I know that they would help you in cold weather that drains batteries. Again, great action shots and I really enjoy them.

Okanagan · August 26, 2022, 09:28:25 AM

Love the pics and the glimpses into a life non of us are living. Keep them coming. We get a few salmon and a few black bears around here on the Olympic Penninsula but nothing like you experience, and I take it as a gift of your time and expertise to share some of it with us.

coyote101 · August 30, 2022, 01:06:12 PM

Great pictures, John.

Pat