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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Longing!

I photographed this image with Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, at 1/640 seconds,F8,ISO 800, focal length 560mm. 2024 is not good for bears in Alaska because of commercial overfishing which has caused a very low population of salmons. This bear was walking on the beach every early morning and late afternoon. I did not see he got any fishes but ate grass or grass roots during my 5 overcast days.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Al, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © liwen tao
Awards
Photo of the Day: 12.22.24