It is the best, most evocative, shot of a Grizzly Bear I have ever seen (and I have seen and taken many grizzly pictures). It was taken by Jim Lawrence, a wildlife photographer (Kootenay Reflections) and friend.
The story of Jim’s shot can be found at the CTV News site, where Jim comments that “the picture reflects the gentle, intelligent nature of the animals.”
Therein lies the impact of an image such as this: It counters the longstanding scaremongering by wildlife magazines and taxidermists, each of which has a vested interest in demonizing these creatures.
If Jim’s wonderful picture tips the balance against the hunting of Grizzly Bears, so much the better.
Jim Lawrence’s picture is used with permission.
What a wonderful picture.
Now, just where is the delete button on this piece of …
Amazing photo and definitely a reason a backup camera is a must!
Absolutely love this. Agree that grizzlies are so intelligent & am always horrified by hunting of any sort (proud vegetarian here).
Great site! 🙂