Contemplation is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “the action regarding steadily”, which was the first thing I thought of when I saw this image of a Grizzly Bear in the Khutzeymateen, maybe she is contemplating the beauty of her surroundings (how could you not). But, she was just waking up after an hour of slumber (or more), so it is possible that she is just trying to “wake up”.

She was one of my favorite Grizzly Bears from the Khutzeymateen, and I’m already looking forward to the end of May when I’m back there again for 7 more days in the field.

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Taken: May 28, 2016
Location: Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary, British Columbia

Camera: Canon EOS 1D X
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 6400
Exposure: 1/640