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Alaska 2006 Safari Highlights

Highlights from our Alaska Grizzly Bear and Puffin Photo Safaris. We hope you can join us for on. For more details, visit us at http://www.cardinalphoto.com.
All photos except fishing photos Copyright David Cardinal / Cardinal Photo. Fishing photos courtesy John Hohl.
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  • Even the local plane flights are charming

    Even the local plane flights are charming

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  • Our lodge

    Our lodge

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  • Large male "Boar" Grizzly Bear

    Large male "Boar" Grizzly Bear

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  • Gull Island and Birds Alaska

    Gull Island and Birds Alaska

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  • Cubs are always curious

    Cubs are always curious

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  • Untitled photo

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  • Some days bear viewing began right from our rooms

    Some days bear viewing began right from our rooms

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  • Shooting from the lap of luxury

    Shooting from the lap of luxury

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  • The bears can be very relaxed if we're careful and calm

    The bears can be very relaxed if we're careful and calm

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  • Working the bears in their native environment

    Working the bears in their native environment

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  • Young males spend a lot of time "play-fighting"

    Young males spend a lot of time "play-fighting"

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  • Beach peas are a bear favorite in the mid-summer

    Beach peas are a bear favorite in the mid-summer

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  • In their native habitat most bears are indeed "gentle giants"

    In their native habitat most bears are indeed "gentle giants"

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  • The sound of a salmon jumping is enough to bring a nearby bear running

    The sound of a salmon jumping is enough to bring a nearby bear running

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  • These cubs are intent on pursuing the over-flying raven

    These cubs are intent on pursuing the over-flying raven

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  • Fishing makes a nice change from bear viewing for those so inclined

    Fishing makes a nice change from bear viewing for those so inclined

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  • Tides are amazing, flooding huge areas on the monthly highs

    Tides are amazing, flooding huge areas on the monthly highs

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  • And the salmon are world class

    And the salmon are world class

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  • Lots of great islands are only a boat ride away

    Lots of great islands are only a boat ride away

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  • This young male was one of the first to learn how to clam

    This young male was one of the first to learn how to clam

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  • This island is a great site for macro photography as well as birds

    This island is a great site for macro photography as well as birds

  • This family of bears is waiting for their chance to clam after larger bears leave

    This family of bears is waiting for their chance to clam after larger bears leave

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  • Puffns nest up and down the coast in burrows on the side of cliffs

    Puffns nest up and down the coast in burrows on the side of cliffs

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  • Many of the islands are not only uninhabited but almost unvisited

    Many of the islands are not only uninhabited but almost unvisited

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  • Duck Island Puffin 1/ 640s, at f/13 || E.Comp:-9 / 6 || 400mm || WB: AUTO 0. || ISO: 400 || Tone: AUTO || Sharp: AUTO || Camera: NIKON D2Hon: 2004:07:24 11:31:51

    Duck Island Puffin 1/ 640s, at f/13 || E.Comp:-9 / 6 || 400mm || WB: AUTO 0. || ISO: 400 || Tone: AUTO || Sharp: AUTO || Camera: NIKON D2Hon: 2004:07:24 11:31:51

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  • 1/ 50s, at f/22 || E.Comp:0 || 28mm || WB: AUTO 0. || ISO: 400 || Tone: AUTO || Sharp: AUTO || Camera: NIKON D2Hon: 2006:07:19 12:13:50

    1/ 50s, at f/22 || E.Comp:0 || 28mm || WB: AUTO 0. || ISO: 400 || Tone: AUTO || Sharp: AUTO || Camera: NIKON D2Hon: 2006:07:19 12:13:50

  • Most years Sandhill Cranes nest nearby

    Most years Sandhill Cranes nest nearby

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  • This Tufted Puffin is on his way in to his burrow

    This Tufted Puffin is on his way in to his burrow

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  • Lucky photographers can catch them coming in with loads of fish

    Lucky photographers can catch them coming in with loads of fish

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  • Fields of flowers come and go throughout the year as seasons change

    Fields of flowers come and go throughout the year as seasons change

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  • Up the coast volcanos are visible on clear days

    Up the coast volcanos are visible on clear days

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  • 1/ 500s, at f/5.6 || E.Comp:0 || 400mm || WB: CLOUDY 0. || ISO: 250 || Tone: NORMAL || Sharp: NORMAL || Camera: NIKON D1Hon: 2003:10:21 17:26:57

    1/ 500s, at f/5.6 || E.Comp:0 || 400mm || WB: CLOUDY 0. || ISO: 250 || Tone: NORMAL || Sharp: NORMAL || Camera: NIKON D1Hon: 2003:10:21 17:26:57

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  • When bears are eating they're quite content to have their photo taken

    When bears are eating they're quite content to have their photo taken

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  • This male wanted to make sure we knew who was boss

    This male wanted to make sure we knew who was boss

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  • Sometimes the bears help adjust the satellite internet connection

    Sometimes the bears help adjust the satellite internet connection

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  • Thanks for watching & we hope to see you in Alaska! Visit us at <a href="http://www.cardinalphoto.com">http://www.cardinalphoto.com</a>

    Thanks for watching & we hope to see you in Alaska! Visit us at http://www.cardinalphoto.com

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  • Even vernal pools can create amazing scenics, like this one of Slope Mountain

    Even vernal pools can create amazing scenics, like this one of Slope Mountain

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