Something different.

I had the time to try different angles and came up with this. what you can't see is there is a small waterfall in front of the bear.

Where did the fish go?

Big fish and a big bear kick up some water during the chase.

Fishing

The Bear was wandering upstream checking out the more likely spots to catch a salmon.

River fishing.

The bear has a large salmon which was being obscured by the root. I was about to reposition myself to get a clear shot then thought why? I don't think most people want to see a chewed up salmon. Personally I don't want to show it.

A Close Encounter

This might be our old friend Trump, she liked to come right in for a visit.

Boo

Grumpy foraging amoung the rocks hoping for a meal.

A Portrait of Grumpy Bear

He is actually very mild mannered and a bit curious, I named him Grumpy because of his stern looks. We were laying on the ground attempting low level photographywhen a shorebird dropped in. Grumpy came over to see what the heck we were doing then sat watched us then laid down and eventually fell asleep ...pretty boring stuff for a big bear.

Siesta

The Bear, formerly known as Scruffy, has an afternoon nap. I don't feel I can call her Scruffy now as she looks so good this year.

Formerly known as Scruffy.

Scruffy is looking healthier than I have ever seen her. She hasn't had any cubs since 2018. By not sharing her food she as blossomed into a beautiful senior bear.

Sleepy

Scruffy takes a few minutes to nap, watching for salmon is exhausting.

Spot

We haven't seen Spot since last summer, she is looking good!

Spot (2)

Didn't matter what angle I used she looks good from any side. Nice to see an old friend :)

Pie in the face?

Difficult to look tough when your face is covered in what looks like meringue pie. It is foam built up from a nearby waterfall. Georgina was putting her head through it, looking for fish.

Eye Contact

He looked straight into my lens then continued wih his search for fish.

Georgina

Looking radient as she takes a few moments to chill.

Stare Bear

Born the winter of 2016 Mother Scruffy, Father? My guess would be Longlegs. One of my favorite photos of him.

Stare Bear

One of Scruffy's offspring born in 2016. He is a very tall bear with a wee bit of a mean streak, he likes to torment his Mother.

Trump

She doesn't have the power she once did but is still a force to be reckoned with.

Longlegs

He was having a late afternoon nap totally chilled. He opened his eyes once or twice to check on bear activity in the immediate area.

Grumpy Bear poses briefly