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This is known as a Grizzly or Brown Bear. The Grizzly has the distinct Hump on it's back(yes as in Igor)this is how you can tell a black bear from a brown bear/grizzly. A black bear can be black,brown,blonde,cinnamon in coloration but it will never have this hump. The other way you can tell is the face is more of a pie face shape where the black bear is a bit more elongated. Also if you look at the bears coat, the grizzly has this kind of wet look or grizzled looking hair ,which is why it got the name grizzly.. This is probably about a four/five year old bear. This one is out foraging for food along the lake. This was taken with a telephoto lens as you really do not want to get too close to a grizzly who is capable of running up to 35 mph ,,, and you can't. To give you a perspective. Marion Jones --- Mode of Speed: Sprinting Claim to Fame: Winner of Three Olympic Gold Medals Top Speed: 23 miles per hour
29 Comments
Karie Goffic 26 Mar 2007
wow, what a beauty, Your photo's are really amazing!Charlie Packnett 25 Mar 2006
Very very good shotLinda Bertiaux 20 Feb 2006
Oh my. This is a great shot!!!William Boyer 14 Aug 2005
good job on allGreg Vilton 10 Jul 2005
Beautiful shot, Gary!Peter Leahy 09 Jul 2005
really fabulous work Gary!!!Bluemoonshadow 09 Jul 2005
Great shot, as always, Gary... thanks for the info on the bears too.. didn't know about the hump thing... :-)Emily Reed 09 Jul 2005
Awesome capture!Leah Jaarveth 09 Jul 2005
Wow Gary what a shot!stan jones 08 Jul 2005
now i like your style glad you stayed your distance aswell top capturescraig moline 08 Jul 2005
Great capture Gary. I'd like someday to have the opportunity to get a picture like this. But I don't get out of the flat lands of Illinois much.georgia brown 08 Jul 2005
I would have to take these shots from my car.... I know I can't run 35 mph! Great shot!stephanie atlee 08 Jul 2005
What a great looking bear...he is gorgeous.Terence Brockett 08 Jul 2005
love this shot, great one you have her garyLes Jobes 08 Jul 2005
Yep.. he looks pretty hungry! Hope you were a good distance and down wind! I'm sure you were... Perfect photo Gary, and excellent writeup too! :o)Jan Christensen 08 Jul 2005
Wow, he does have the wet look! Thank goodness for telephoto lenses. These are great shots!Reba McDonald 08 Jul 2005
A grizzly looking fdellow.joan warburton 08 Jul 2005
You're the man! Wow! I bet if he decided to chase you, you'd beat Jones by at least 12 mph!thea walstra 08 Jul 2005
Perfect shot Gary and thanks for the story too.Charlotte Ottilo 08 Jul 2005
Wow..how incredible..this is one of my greatest fears..i only have two..the other is sharks..Top notch shot Gary!Loredana 08 Jul 2005
AWESOME SHOT GARRY..I DIDNT REALIZE THEY COULD MOVE THAT FAST WOW THATS UNREAL..sher richardson 08 Jul 2005
haha! a bear can be blonde? now that makes me smile for all the blonde bear jokes i can conjure! As always Gar, you bring a delight and an edge of danger to your images...i say, forget the telephoto lens, put those Nike shoes on and GET CLOSER!!!!! : ) You are a lucky fella to see these animals... Brava... : )Amanda Hone 08 Jul 2005
Fantastic shot and great to read all the info too. I do so love bears.Pat Abbott 08 Jul 2005
Beautiful colors and textures, a wonderful capture. Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous photos of nature with us, Gary.eileen martin 08 Jul 2005
oh, my dear brave Gary:) fantastic shotNancy Woolweber 08 Jul 2005
You may have been far enough away but he knew you were there...I see the hair/fur is standing up on that hump. A sure sign of agression!Joke Schotting 08 Jul 2005
Great shot Gary!!Christine brand 08 Jul 2005
Nice Beer! Massive n what A Grizzly Stare! Got any Fruitloops! Peanut butter n Jelly or Salmon maybe, we could be friends, Yeow! that is Some Yokie! Maybe we could go fishing n he would catch some for us, Ah..no dice!! the water looks kind of chilly, ice! Like this!Anonymous Guest 08 Jul 2005
excellent shot Gary....SO even if you shot this with a telephoto this bear is searching for food and how far away was safety? can bears spell like dogs? if so he knows you are there SO RUN! great shot and have a great weekend...JJ