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You are welcome! They do make some interesting noises.

I am glad you enjoyed it! It is unfortunate that it is one of those places that most people will never get to experience, but I was hoping my video could give people at least a glimpse of what it's like to be there.

You are welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks! And actually in my video, around 11:20 there is a series of videos and a still of Chunk. I have him having a little growling contest with 747 I believe it was. And I have a still of Chunk with a salmon in his mouth. If you check the description of my video, there is a link to a blog I did about my stay and I have several galleries of photos on there, and Chunk is featured in some of them there too.

I am happy you enjoyed the video! And they are fun to watch!

Yes, it was very sad when they had to close it down. I was hoping to get back out there to bring some family to see it, but we didn't make it out again before it closed down. It is really unfortunate that just a few bad people have to ruin things for everyone else.

Thanks! Iceland is pretty amazing, so it makes it easy to take some great photographs. I hope to get back there again someday, as we were barely able to scratch the surface.

Yes, they are pretty unique!

Thanks for the information! We came to just calling them the Three Amigos since they were always together. I am glad they are still together this year! And yes, adopting does seem like a pretty rare event from what I know about bears.

Thanks! I was not sure who that was. I did know some of the bears in the video, but I was not confident enough to name some of the others, so I chose not to call out any of them by name.

Thanks, I appreciate that! I do struggle with thumbnails sometimes.

Thanks so much! And I was hoping to get a little more head on shot of the pika. I like to be able to get both eyes in a frame. But they are so cute, it was fun just getting to see one.

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it.

I don't know, the ladies seem to like it.

Thanks!

You are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it.

I am glad you enjoyed it! And yes, unfortunately it is not the kind of place that everyone will have the opportunity visit, so I know I am very lucky. And I wanted to share my adventure so those that can't go can hopefully at least get a feel for being there.

I am glad you enjoyed my video! And yes, we saw all of the bears you mentioned and a few others as well. And that is 901 and her cubs. We had several close encounters with her. Unfortunately, she started losing her cubs not long after we left. So, we were glad we got to see all three of them when we did. And it is a beautiful and magic place, and we were very lucky to go there.

@@joshrutledgephotography I forgot to ask.... did you get to see Otis, The King of Katmai??

@@KarolM1964 No, I wish we had. He was there earlier in the summer and I want to say he showed up again maybe a week or so after we left. The salmon run was a little late last year due to the cool spring weather, so we were there kind of between runs. Once the salmon run picked up again after we left he came back.

@joshrutledgephotography Awww.. OK, I won't keep at you, just wanted you to know I found your video and messages fascinating! Good luck on your next trip🐾

It has been a pleasure chatting with you. I am glad you found my video and enjoyed it!

I am glad you enjoyed it!

It does not cost anything to apply for a stay at the lodge, but if you do get selected, then YES, it is very expensive. The prices have already gone up twice since we were there, and I think it's over $1000 a night now. Even splitting that 4 ways (the rooms sleep 4) that is still a lot of money. You can camp there instead, but those reservation go in just a matter of minutes after they are released. You can day trip there by either float plane or the water taxi if you are not able to get a reservation at the lodge or the campground.

Thanks!

I did have a permit, but I did not end up using it. I was traveling with two other people that were not photographers, so they were not as interested in getting in the river. I think it would be worth it though, as you can get some unique eye level photos you can't get otherwise. I brought my big 600 F4 lens, 100-500 and I did bring a 24-105. I was shooting full frame (Canon R5.) I used the 100-500 90% of the time. Packing my big 600 all the way to falls was just a lot of work, plus honestly it was overkill at the falls. I did enjoy using it from the bridge observations deck though, as sometimes those bears were farther out. While I was there it was mostly rainy and foggy, so I did not have a lot of chances for the wider angle shots. I think I did have a few as you can tell from the video, so it's probably worth having a wider lens as well for some environmental shots. If you have a larger lens I think a mono pod would be nice. And a tripod is nice at the bridge (no restrictions there.) Since we were there in September we could use tripods at the falls too when it wasn't too busy, but 90% of my shots were hand held, it was just a lot easier. If you have any more specific questions let me know. Have fun! It's an awesome experience.

@@joshrutledgephotography Thanks. for the detailed reply. I plan on taking a Sony A1 for the 300 f2.8 and have the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters and on the other body A7R5 either 70-200 f2.8 GMII or 24-70. I am taking a monopod as well just to help for long stents waiting for the bear on the lip of the falls catching a salmon. I am praying to no rain. I got a river corridor permit and taking my fishing waders to try and get some eye level and low level shots. I figure it is going to be extremely crowed - July is prime time for salmon run. I will be there July 15.

Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!

I am glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks!

Thanks! It was an amazing trip, even with video you can't really capture the experience. I hope to get back there again some day. I hope you are able to visit as well!

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it.

They are fun to watch.

Kind looks like it doesn't it? 😀

It is the mating ritual of the grouse

Wow, that doesn't sound like much fun. I am glad we did not have that experience. I don't think King Salmon is somewhere I would want to be stranded for a night. Not a lot of options there.

We were there for three nights. And basically, three days by the time you figure travel coming and going.

Awesome video, thank you. I am absolutely in awe of the photo you displayed of 128 Grazer. Hard to have favorites amongst the Bears of Brooks but I like to think Grazer is my spirit animal😂she is always improving on being strong.