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PostPosted: 7/6/2010, 6:21 pm    Post subject: ALASKA Reply to topic Reply with quote

Recently returned from some time in Alaska, where I was able to climb a small hill that is up that way, but the highlight was taking a bush plane to the area that Timothy Treadwell (Grizzly Man), spent 13 summers living among the Grizzlys. What a totally awesome experience it was. I can understand why he was so enamored with these magnificent animals. Had 15 grizzly bears around me at one time virtually surrounding me. Two of them, male and female came within 10 ft. before my guides Michael and Jack stepped in. When camping a small electric fence is erected around your tent. Mating season was taking place so was able to observe some interesting behavior such as male/female foreplay and males battling for dominance. The alpha Grizzly was missing both ears from battles from years past and was considerably darker in color than the others. Saw lots of great wildlife and scenery.

A small sampling of photo’s are in the gallery.
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PostPosted: 7/6/2010, 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Phenomenal photos!! Congrats on the little hill. Looks like a wonderful place for sure. Maybe I'll get up there one day---
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PostPosted: 7/7/2010, 6:04 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Wow, those are amazing! I have always wanted to go there. Hope to, some day.
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PostPosted: 7/7/2010, 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Kent absolutely amazing pictures. Bears, Moose, Eagles, Whales, Seals....just awesome. What is this hill you speak of though?
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PostPosted: 7/8/2010, 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have one of the bears playing on my desktop now! Smile
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PostPosted: 7/8/2010, 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

as do I.
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PostPosted: 7/8/2010, 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Those Alaska pics are gorgeous! Great wildlife photography- what an amazing experience that must have been Very Happy I can't wait to get up there sometime in the not so distant future after seeing those!!!
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PostPosted: 7/9/2010, 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Animal attraction Kent. The photography is stunning but after the kiss of the serpent, the clowning cub and the lion dance around your tent I am not surprised these came to you too.
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