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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Salmon Surprise

A brown bear fishing atop a waterfall gets a surprise as a salmon leaps directly into its face. This shot freezes the action and humor of the wild, highlighting the challenges both bear and fish face in Alaska's rugged ecosystem.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Alaska, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Jenny Bowlden