Anan Creek, Wrangell, Alaska – Image 2734

The bears at Anan Creek fish from the cracks and crevasses created by boulders at the base of the falls. They stand in the mouth of the caves catching fish and then retreat inside the boulder patch to eat their catch. Then, they reappear and start the process over and over and over again–all day long. They get so fat by the end of the season they sometimes can barely squeeze into the caves that were plenty wide just a month earlier. The photo blind and bear viewing platform build and managed by the US Forest Service sits directly across from these boulders and allows for an unbelievable view of the action. The image illustrates the month of August in my 2012 Southeast Alaska Calendar. Enjoy the photo and thanks for visiting. Camera body: Nikon D300, Lens: Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8/ Digital Capture/ ISO 200© Mark Kelley