Our first day in Grand Teton National Park and we encountered the largest Grizzly Bear we have seen at GTNP (we saw a larger brown bear in Alaska). The bear was on a walkabout to the south and didn’t seem to care about the photographers.
While some stuck their bodies out to take pictures we drove ahead and tried to maintain a safe distance.
At one point the bear walked next to our car and I could hear the snow crunching from its footfalls, (windows were up, car was running and we tried not to antagonize him). We could also see the ice crystals being dislodged as it strolled along at a fast and steady pace.
As he passed our car, he glanced at us and not losing a step kept walking. The bear is a big boar, (male), and we think it is the one named Bruno. It’s the first time we have ever seen Bruno and we are glad it was not on one of our hikes.
We left Texas earlier than we ever had hoping for pictures of a bear in the snow.
Notice the claws!
Clear skies and remember I am using a 600 mm telephoto lens.
WOW up close and personal with a BIG bear. Stay safe and healthy.
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