Brown Bears, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska – Image 2581

I shot this image with my 500mm lens (equivalent of a 750mm) off the top deck of a Cruise West boat in May of 2007. I was on board as the leader of a week long photo cruise. The ship was passing by Gloomy Knob which is usually great for mountain goat shots in May. We stumbled upon this family of brown bears half-heartily trying to hunt the mountain goats. The bears did not have a chance in the steep and rocky terrain that the goats thrive in. This image illustrates the month of June in my 2009 Southeast Alaska Calendar.Nikon D200, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor, Digital-Mark Kelley