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KERMODE Bear or known by the Natives as "Moksgmol"
This large male bear was perched on the moss covered log & seems to be focused on the small flowering plant in front of him, while searching the river for returning salmon prior to his winter dormancy (Hibernation). The KERMODE Bear ( Ursus americanus kermodei) also know as "Spirit Bear" , is a subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the north pacific coast of British Columbia , Canada, and noted for their white cream-coloured coats. This colour morph is due to a recessive allele common in the population. They are Not Albinos! The weather was nasty, with several hurricane like storms accompanied with very high winds on our tail. We were only able to spend about 1 hour in this location before trekking back to the Mothership and sail off to find secure and safe anchorage to ride out the oncoming storms. Because of their ghost-like appearance , "Spirit Bears" hold a prominent place in the mythology of the Canadian First Nations people of this area. The Great Bear Rainforest where this capture took place , is so remote that it is one of the few remaining inhabitable parts of the world that is Completely black at night as seen on satellite images. D700, @ 330mm lens with vr on normal, 1/160, ISO800, F7.1. -.33 Meter compensation, Handheld while scrambling the rivers edge and fallen trees. Comments & Critique appreciated. Bill |
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by SantaFeJoe
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