Trying to get a little rest

This youngster was not letting mom get any rest between its running around and nursing. She looks exhausted.  Her energy needed later when a small herd of bison moved in and she made a hurried exit. Grizzly bears have a mortal fear of bison although calves are used for food in the spring.

Mom, Let's Play!

This mother grizzly was resting peacefully on a nice warm rock until her youngster had different ideas. This year old cub has another year with mom before being sent out into the world alone.

Technical: Post production stabilization  applied, the 20 mph cross wind was too much for image stabilization system in the long lens.

Peaceful Morning at Little America

Sunrise over the mountains is unpredictable but never boring. Wildlife is busy in the early dawn, well before actual sunrise so sunrise marks the mid-point of the morning.  After an hour of sweet light it is time to head in for a second round of coffee. Photographed at the boulder parking area on Little America.