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MALE POLAR BEAR IN FIREWEED This is one of the most dramatic polar bears photos I have ever taken, and it remains one of my personal favourites. The bear is definitely in a pre-charge threa ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:35:46 -0700

Dennis Fast
MALE POLAR BEAR IN FIREWEED This is one of the most dramatic polar bears photos I have ever taken, and it remains one of my personal favourites. The bear is definitely in a pre-charge threa ...

POLAR BEAR IN MORNING SUN AND FOG. This curious polar bear showed up one morning near Dymond Lake Lodge where I was staying at not far from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. The combination of e ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:46:18 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR IN MORNING SUN AND FOG. This curious polar bear showed up one morning near Dymond Lake Lodge where I was staying at not far from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. The combination of e ...

POLAR BEAR SMILE IN FIREWEED. Of all the bears, polar bear are at once the most inviting and the most dangerous of them all. They are indeed playful, relaxed and charming - but don't turn y ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:16 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR SMILE IN FIREWEED. Of all the bears, polar bear are at once the most inviting and the most dangerous of them all. They are indeed playful, relaxed and charming - but don't turn y ...

BELUGA WHALE MOTHER & CALF. I do most of my wildlife photography with wild animals but the only way to get this shot was in the aquarium at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I love the c ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:46:31 -0700

Dennis Fast
BELUGA WHALE MOTHER & CALF. I do most of my wildlife photography with wild animals but the only way to get this shot was in the aquarium at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I love the c ...

SLEEPY YOUNG RED FOX KIT. A wary young red fox begins to nap outside its boreal den near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:00 -0700

Dennis Fast
SLEEPY YOUNG RED FOX KIT. A wary young red fox begins to nap outside its boreal den near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

POLAR BEAR ASLEEP IN LUXURIOUS SNOW BED. It was extremely cold on the morning when I got this photo after a blizzard. The micro-drive in my new digital camera was struggling to keep spinnin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:45 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR ASLEEP IN LUXURIOUS SNOW BED. It was extremely cold on the morning when I got this photo after a blizzard. The micro-drive in my new digital camera was struggling to keep spinnin ...

YOUNG BLACK BEAR IN ASPEN TREE. It was October in Orr, Minnesota when I photographed this rolly-polly black bear in a tree. He was fat and sleek - well prepared for the long sleep that lay ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:46:48 -0700

Dennis Fast
YOUNG BLACK BEAR IN ASPEN TREE. It was October in Orr, Minnesota when I photographed this rolly-polly black bear in a tree. He was fat and sleek - well prepared for the long sleep that lay ...

ARCTIC FOX Arctic foxes are incredibly curious, "tame", and playful. I watched for half an hour while this little guy ran two black lab dogs ragged teasing them into weary submission. I was ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:39 -0700

Dennis Fast
ARCTIC FOX Arctic foxes are incredibly curious, "tame", and playful. I watched for half an hour while this little guy ran two black lab dogs ragged teasing them into weary submission. I was ...

POLAR BEAR RELAXING IN FIREWEED. What could be more relaxed than a polar bear in a bed of "roses". The most amazing thing about it all was that he completely disappeared when he lay down am ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:10 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR RELAXING IN FIREWEED. What could be more relaxed than a polar bear in a bed of "roses". The most amazing thing about it all was that he completely disappeared when he lay down am ...

MALE POLAR BEARS RESTING AFTER A WRESTLING MATCH. In October, polar bears wrestle for mating status that will occur much later in the dark cold of an Arctic night. After a "friendly" pushin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:47:56 -0700

Dennis Fast
MALE POLAR BEARS RESTING AFTER A WRESTLING MATCH. In October, polar bears wrestle for mating status that will occur much later in the dark cold of an Arctic night. After a "friendly" pushin ...

WHITE-TAIL DEER DOE & YOUNG. Both the mother and mature fawn are always on the alert for danger. After a careful assessment of the potential threat, calm browsing may commence.

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:48:41 -0700

Dennis Fast
WHITE-TAIL DEER DOE & YOUNG. Both the mother and mature fawn are always on the alert for danger. After a careful assessment of the potential threat, calm browsing may commence.

POLAR BEAR MOTHER & CUB OF THE YEAR. After a long winter in a den where this young cub was born about 10 weeks prior to emerging, it feels good to see the sun. The look of adulation and com ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:48:17 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR MOTHER & CUB OF THE YEAR. After a long winter in a den where this young cub was born about 10 weeks prior to emerging, it feels good to see the sun. The look of adulation and com ...

SPIRIT BEAR CURIOUS ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER. The Kermode Bear is considered a subspecies of the North American black bear. Approximately 1 in 10 of these bears is a creamy white color and is ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:11 -0700

Dennis Fast
SPIRIT BEAR CURIOUS ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER. The Kermode Bear is considered a subspecies of the North American black bear. Approximately 1 in 10 of these bears is a creamy white color and is ...

GREY TREE FROG ON GLADIOLA FLOWER. The grey tree frog (gray, if you're American), actually blends gradually with its background. I see many more green shades than the colour (color) it is n ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:48:00 -0700

Dennis Fast
GREY TREE FROG ON GLADIOLA FLOWER. The grey tree frog (gray, if you're American), actually blends gradually with its background. I see many more green shades than the colour (color) it is n ...

AMERICAN BULL ELK IN YELLOWSTONE. The elk is a popular animal in the parks and remote wilderness areas where it can still exist. Increasingly, it can be found in game farms where it is rais ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:04 -0700

Dennis Fast
AMERICAN BULL ELK IN YELLOWSTONE. The elk is a popular animal in the parks and remote wilderness areas where it can still exist. Increasingly, it can be found in game farms where it is rais ...

POLAR BEAR ASLEEP IN FRESH SNOW. Polar bears can, and do, sleep anywhere. They do like their comfort, however, and I have seen them use a rock for a pillow, or push up snow for the same pur ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:48:06 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR ASLEEP IN FRESH SNOW. Polar bears can, and do, sleep anywhere. They do like their comfort, however, and I have seen them use a rock for a pillow, or push up snow for the same pur ...

AMERICAN BISON BULL (BOS BISON). The American plains bison is one of the most intimidating animals of the plains. Restricted now to parks and game farms, we can only imagine the magnificenc ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:21 -0700

Dennis Fast
AMERICAN BISON BULL (BOS BISON). The American plains bison is one of the most intimidating animals of the plains. Restricted now to parks and game farms, we can only imagine the magnificenc ...

PEEK-A-BOO WHITE-TAIL DEER BUCK. I was photographing a group of deer when I suddenly spotted this buck behind me. He was eying me suspiciously from behind a tree. A careful turn-around got ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:48:56 -0700

Dennis Fast
PEEK-A-BOO WHITE-TAIL DEER BUCK. I was photographing a group of deer when I suddenly spotted this buck behind me. He was eying me suspiciously from behind a tree. A careful turn-around got ...

I call this photo "ADORATION" because it represents the epitome of a mother's love for her child. I could feel the love through my camera lens!

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:38 -0700

Dennis Fast
I call this photo "ADORATION" because it represents the epitome of a mother's love for her child. I could feel the love through my camera lens!

YOUNG MULE DEER HEADING OR THE HILLS. It had been lurking behind a bush near the road hiding while I focused on its distant mother. When I finally saw it and made eye contact the fawn bolte ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:21 -0700

Dennis Fast
YOUNG MULE DEER HEADING OR THE HILLS. It had been lurking behind a bush near the road hiding while I focused on its distant mother. When I finally saw it and made eye contact the fawn bolte ...

WARY GRAY WOLF. The "timber wolf" is one of the most admired and reviled animals in North America. Relentless pressure from man has made it a very wary animal. At the same time, I have been ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:52:53 -0700

Dennis Fast
WARY GRAY WOLF. The "timber wolf" is one of the most admired and reviled animals in North America. Relentless pressure from man has made it a very wary animal. At the same time, I have been ...

MALE POLAR BEAR RELAXING IN FIREWEED. The simple elegance of a white bear in a field of purple fireweed is breath-taking. In the times I have camped with bears, I never tire of seeing the " ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:26 -0700

Dennis Fast
MALE POLAR BEAR RELAXING IN FIREWEED. The simple elegance of a white bear in a field of purple fireweed is breath-taking. In the times I have camped with bears, I never tire of seeing the " ...

DAKOTA CHASING A STICK. I have never seen a dog as tireless as Dakota. Throw her a stick to retrieve and you have a friend for life - and an obligation till your own tongue will hang out. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:53:49 -0700

Dennis Fast
DAKOTA CHASING A STICK. I have never seen a dog as tireless as Dakota. Throw her a stick to retrieve and you have a friend for life - and an obligation till your own tongue will hang out. ...

COYOTE PROWLING FOR FOOD. The "wiley" coyote has adapted to man's presence so well that it may be found in most major cities in North America. photographed this hunting animal in Death Val ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:52:28 -0700

Dennis Fast
COYOTE PROWLING FOR FOOD. The "wiley" coyote has adapted to man's presence so well that it may be found in most major cities in North America. photographed this hunting animal in Death Val ...

POLAR BEAR MOTHER & CUBS. This mother and her cubs were resting in a secluded nook of small trees. Newly out from her birthing den, she now was faced with a long march to the sea ice to fin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:49:41 -0700

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR MOTHER & CUBS. This mother and her cubs were resting in a secluded nook of small trees. Newly out from her birthing den, she now was faced with a long march to the sea ice to fin ...

SPIRIT BEAR FISHING FOR FOOD. The kermode black bear has been named the spirit bear when it carries this off-white coat. It is a rare resident of a few west coast islands of North America a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:53:41 -0700

Dennis Fast
SPIRIT BEAR FISHING FOR FOOD. The kermode black bear has been named the spirit bear when it carries this off-white coat. It is a rare resident of a few west coast islands of North America a ...

ARCTIC HARE ON FALL TUNDRA. Except for the high arctic, the arctic hare turns gray for the summer. Sometimes winter comes late to Churchill, Manitoba, and all the animals that have turned w ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:53:29 -0700

Dennis Fast
ARCTIC HARE ON FALL TUNDRA. Except for the high arctic, the arctic hare turns gray for the summer. Sometimes winter comes late to Churchill, Manitoba, and all the animals that have turned w ...

MULE DEER PRONGING. Mule deer are known for their large ears and the magnificent racks on the bucks, but they can also "prong" (bounce high in the air as they run) as easily as gazelles. Th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:30:30 -0800

Dennis Fast
MULE DEER PRONGING. Mule deer are known for their large ears and the magnificent racks on the bucks, but they can also "prong" (bounce high in the air as they run) as easily as gazelles. Th ...

BIGHORN SHEEP. The bighorn sheep of the Rocky Mountains have become so used to traffic that they frequent the sides of highways in search of grasses and salt. These animals were part of a l ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:32:04 -0800

Dennis Fast
BIGHORN SHEEP. The bighorn sheep of the Rocky Mountains have become so used to traffic that they frequent the sides of highways in search of grasses and salt. These animals were part of a l ...

BIGHORN SHEEP. Bighorn rams often gather near roads in the Rocky Mountains in early winter to butt heads and vie for females. The rut was already over when I encountered a small group near ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:33:49 -0800

Dennis Fast
BIGHORN SHEEP. Bighorn rams often gather near roads in the Rocky Mountains in early winter to butt heads and vie for females. The rut was already over when I encountered a small group near ...

BOBCAT. The bobcat is very versatile in its choice of habitats and food. Although retiring by nature, bobcats are also known for occasional bold appearances in the presence of humans.

nobody@smugmug.com (Dennis Fast) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:35:10 -0800

Dennis Fast
BOBCAT. The bobcat is very versatile in its choice of habitats and food. Although retiring by nature, bobcats are also known for occasional bold appearances in the presence of humans.