- This enormous brute of a bear overpowers the river to force salmon out of the current
The giant brute slams into a pool, ejecting a salmon into the air,
The bear's head and a salmon are visible in the wall of water created by the great splash.
A closer look at an eerie, incredible split second captured in a high speed image. The salmon in peril, and the relentless bear are visible in the wave of water.
The big old boar secures yet another meal from the frigid river,
Giant male brown bear. Check out his muscular arms and shoulders.
The old warrior.
Giant coastal grizzly, Alaska peninsula.
The old male fishes from a rocky outcrop above the river.
He takes a plunge after salmon in a deep pool.
raw bear power
These photos were taken in Katmai National Park, which is is one of the only places where huge males like this are not afraid of humans. In other areas of Alaska, these bears are viewed as trophies for hunters, and hide from any sign of humans. I think this bear is far more valuable alive than dead.
Brad is a naturalist interpreter specializing in bear biology 
love the pics….
Magnificent Creature. Deserves to live free and wild. It is we humans that have things confused.
These magnificent creatures need to be allowed to live wild and free. It is humans who do not think correctly nor act in harmony with all animals and life on this planet. [:p]
Great pics!!!
Iy you get a chance, this trip is awesome. We had a great time in July 2012. We went with Brad and he is a great guide with great knowledge of the bears.
I want to go back!!!!!!!
Your photos and the obvious love of wildlife are wonderful. I really enjoyed this series of photos. What an amazing old brute!
I can’t wait to take a trip with Brad!