Cradle of Comfort Size:30x40 A small ear tag on

A small ear tag on his left side (thankfully hidden in this image) displays his Parks Canada designation as Bear #136

but her nose is scarred with a scratch as well

I returned to this location about eight months later and was pleasantly surprised to discover that beaver activity had created a new pond

The iridescent blue of his plumage indicates that this is a male looking to attract a mate

On this encounter

Cradle of Comfort Size:30x40 A small ear tag onKootenay National Park, British Columbia A mother grizzly and her cub of the year, snuggle up together for a brief moment, allowing me an opportunity to capture a frame. Mother bears are incredibly patient and affectionate with their cubs. This "emotion" in nature is something I strive to capture with my camera. It often occurs in just a split second so being in the right place, at the right time and ready is paramount. There are only around 9 16