Yes 6 - 8 feet, We had a guide a young lady that couldn't of weighed 110 lbs, they told us first thing "Don't think you can get this close any where else", there is a very good food supply in the salmon, the bears tolerate us and almost seem indifferent to us being there

Cool! First shot is a real winner, combining dramatic action with both creatures' eyes visible and in focus.

Truly amazing photos. The first one is stunning, that is one huge fish and one huge paw!

Diana

Thats one big dog.............what a shot....# 1 awesomest..I bet the overcast light helped keep the exposure as level as it is. Where is this location?

Silver Salmon Creek Lodge

Hey David,

Thanks for your perspective on the safety issue.

"Gary, I understand about getting caught up in the sights. I came up here in 1984 and still get caught up in the sights. "

David, I must come visit you some day. You live in an amazing place.

James