It is early fall and salmon are running and it is time for the grizzlies (Ursus arctos horribilis) of Orford Bay in Bute Inlet to fatten up for the hibernation to come. I would like to thank the Homalco First Nation and Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours for this surprisingly rewarding opportunity. (Clicking info button, top left, for map.)

The telephoto shots are handheld on a Canon EOS 5D mark II body and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens.