Iconic, powerful, intelligent, nurturing, captivating ......... All of these can and do accurately describe the grizzly bear. Unfortunately it is often ‘fierce and dangerous’ which are the terms that dominate people’s psyche when describing this mammal. Grizzly bears inhabit the remote wilderness areas of North America, Asia and what is left in Europe. They are creatures of the alpine and forest regions and have the largest range of any of the eight bear species. “As surely a

Helpful tips when photographing wildlife in natural settings. 1. GET LOW   Getting low when photographing your subject can help create a more natural perspective.  This not only draws viewers in and creates a strong connection to wildlife (being at their level), but also helps to create a more distant and less distracting background. In the case of this ground squirrel in the Canadian Rockies, I lay on my belly to capture an image of this endearing mammal. 2.  THE NEED FO