
Get in my Belly

by Maryanne Keeling
Title
Get in my Belly
Artist
Maryanne Keeling
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Prints, Canvas, And Metal, Photography And Prints From Original Paintings
Description
I captured this image of the black bear, in Neets Bay, Alaska, where black bears gather in significant numbers during the late summer and early fall to feast on the spawning salmon that return to the bay's streams. This natural spectacle is a crucial part of the black bears' life cycle, providing them with the nourishment needed to build up fat reserves for the long winter hibernation. The bears, with their thick, dark fur and powerful limbs, are a majestic sight as they wade through the cold, clear waters, using their sharp claws and keen senses to snatch the wriggling salmon. The air is filled with the sounds of rushing water, the splashes of the salmon, and the occasional growls and grunts of the bears as they compete for the best fishing spots. This annual event not only highlights the bears' survival instincts but also showcases the rich biodiversity of the Alaskan wilderness.
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August 26th, 2024
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Comments (5)

Debby Pueschel
He doesn't look too happy. Congratulations on your feature in Nikon Full Frame Cameras. FL
Maryanne Keeling replied:
Thank you...and no...he wasnt...another bear was approaching him...he wasn't gonna share!

Johanna Hurmerinta
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to 'Featured work in July - August 2024' active discussion thread. (l/f on 08-29-2024)

Gary F Richards
Extraordinary Get in my Belly composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your beautiful Feature! F/L