Dennis Fast's most popular photos

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 ...

2009-11-12T14:41:54Z

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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 ...

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

2009-11-12T14:41:51Z

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

BALD EAGLE STOMP. We usually associate eagles with elegance, power and graceful flight; but this guy looks like he is having a bad hair day! All he needs to complete his image with "attitud ...

2009-11-12T14:55:24Z

Dennis Fast
BALD EAGLE STOMP. We usually associate eagles with elegance, power and graceful flight; but this guy looks like he is having a bad hair day! All he needs to complete his image with "attitud ...

THE CHASE. These two mountain lion cubs were barely 6 months old so they still played like kittens. Chasing each other at top speed through the snow, it was difficult to predict which way ...

2009-01-14T12:28:12Z

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THE CHASE. These two mountain lion cubs were barely 6 months old so they still played like kittens. Chasing each other at top speed through the snow, it was difficult to predict which way ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:22:57Z

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 ...

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 ...

2009-02-09T15:35:31Z

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 ...

MY GUESTBOOK. Thanks for leaving me a message, and for all the support I have received from viewers like you. Many of you are "temporary strangers" who I wish I could get to know on a perso ...

2009-08-31T10:12:18Z

Dennis Fast
MY GUESTBOOK. Thanks for leaving me a message, and for all the support I have received from viewers like you. Many of you are "temporary strangers" who I wish I could get to know on a perso ...

SIBERIAN TIGER. The Siberian tiger is quite familiar with snow in its native habitat, so it was no surprise to see this one enjoying it as much as he did. I felt fortunate to capture him in ...

2009-01-14T11:17:22Z

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SIBERIAN TIGER. The Siberian tiger is quite familiar with snow in its native habitat, so it was no surprise to see this one enjoying it as much as he did. I felt fortunate to capture him in ...

Aurora Borealis Northern Lights over spruce trees on sub-arctic tundra Yellowknife Northwest Territories NWT Northern Canada

2009-01-12T13:01:56Z

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Aurora Borealis Northern Lights over spruce trees on sub-arctic tundra Yellowknife Northwest Territories NWT Northern Canada

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:58:21Z

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 ...

PRAIRIE LIGHTNING. When I look at this photo it always feels to me like a giant bolt is stepping over the hills onto the plains below. I was thrilled to capture this lightning shot at sunse ...

2009-01-13T23:38:09Z

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PRAIRIE LIGHTNING. When I look at this photo it always feels to me like a giant bolt is stepping over the hills onto the plains below. I was thrilled to capture this lightning shot at sunse ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:34:50Z

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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 ...

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2009-01-12T09:47:57Z

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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.

2009-01-14T08:35:55Z

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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.

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:27:47Z

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 ...

STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT! This juvenile mountain lion and his buddy at Animals of Montana loved chasing each other in the snow. He may look a little cross here but he was actually havin ...

2009-01-14T12:33:34Z

Dennis Fast
STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT! This juvenile mountain lion and his buddy at Animals of Montana loved chasing each other in the snow. He may look a little cross here but he was actually havin ...

PRAIRIE CROCUS (ANEMONE PATENS) Flowers are often associated with emotions of various kinds. The soft blur in this image produces a feeling of well-being and romance. The misty look can be ...

2009-08-01T08:13:05Z

Dennis Fast
PRAIRIE CROCUS (ANEMONE PATENS) Flowers are often associated with emotions of various kinds. The soft blur in this image produces a feeling of well-being and romance. The misty look can be ...

THE WATCHER. Wolves, and other wild animals, have a knack for disguising themselves when they don't want to be seen. A frequent trick is to keep their eyes covered by branches to avoid thei ...

2009-01-14T12:26:42Z

Dennis Fast
THE WATCHER. Wolves, and other wild animals, have a knack for disguising themselves when they don't want to be seen. A frequent trick is to keep their eyes covered by branches to avoid thei ...

BOREAL OWL IN SPRUCE TREE The Boreal Owl is one of Canada's most elusive and sought after owls. Birders and photographers sometimes travel great distances for an opportunity to see and to p ...

2009-08-01T13:18:39Z

Dennis Fast
BOREAL OWL IN SPRUCE TREE The Boreal Owl is one of Canada's most elusive and sought after owls. Birders and photographers sometimes travel great distances for an opportunity to see and to p ...

LEAVE ME ALONE! In a typical wolf pack only the alpha male and female get to breed and produce young. Unfortunately, the alpha female was constantly flirting with the subordinate male above ...

2009-01-14T12:32:15Z

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LEAVE ME ALONE! In a typical wolf pack only the alpha male and female get to breed and produce young. Unfortunately, the alpha female was constantly flirting with the subordinate male above ...

LIGHTNING LANDSCAPE. Lightning is one of my favorite subjects on the prairies where I live, but I proceed with caution! The power of the storm is enhanced by the strong bolt of lightning, ...

2009-07-30T16:56:10Z

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LIGHTNING LANDSCAPE. Lightning is one of my favorite subjects on the prairies where I live, but I proceed with caution! The power of the storm is enhanced by the strong bolt of lightning, ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:12:23Z

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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 ...

GREAT GRAY OWL LAUNCH When a Great Gray Owl hears the sound of a mouse or vole under the snow it launches into action. Its swift dive will plunge it several feet into the snow, if necessary ...

2009-08-01T13:04:10Z

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GREAT GRAY OWL LAUNCH When a Great Gray Owl hears the sound of a mouse or vole under the snow it launches into action. Its swift dive will plunge it several feet into the snow, if necessary ...

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HAWAII. Watching the hot lava flows of Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii was an awesome experience. The constantly changing, landscape-altering power of hot lava can only be ap ...

2009-01-13T23:37:02Z

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VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HAWAII. Watching the hot lava flows of Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii was an awesome experience. The constantly changing, landscape-altering power of hot lava can only be ap ...

BOBCAT The bobcat is a member of the lynx family and can be easily confused with the latter. The barring on the legs and shorter ear tufts of the bobcat are not always immediately apparent ...

2009-01-14T11:03:12Z

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BOBCAT The bobcat is a member of the lynx family and can be easily confused with the latter. The barring on the legs and shorter ear tufts of the bobcat are not always immediately apparent ...

BARBARY LION PORTRAIT. The Barbary lion has a remarkably serene but craggy face. His indifferent stare seems to be fixed more on the back of his mind then on what is going on before him. Th ...

2009-01-14T11:12:27Z

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BARBARY LION PORTRAIT. The Barbary lion has a remarkably serene but craggy face. His indifferent stare seems to be fixed more on the back of his mind then on what is going on before him. Th ...

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 " ...

2009-08-01T10:27:19Z

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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 " ...

NORTHERN LIGHTS CORONA. Only twice in my life have I seen aurora as blood-red as this. If you ever see it, you will never forget it! Although we think of aurora as happening in the far Nort ...

2009-01-12T12:58:57Z

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NORTHERN LIGHTS CORONA. Only twice in my life have I seen aurora as blood-red as this. If you ever see it, you will never forget it! Although we think of aurora as happening in the far Nort ...

STRAWBERRY CACTUS FLOWERS. A few years ago I was photographing on a ranch in Texas for several months. It hadn't rained there for about 8 months, but for many weeks the strawberry cacti wer ...

2009-01-13T23:49:48Z

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STRAWBERRY CACTUS FLOWERS. A few years ago I was photographing on a ranch in Texas for several months. It hadn't rained there for about 8 months, but for many weeks the strawberry cacti wer ...

OSPREY LANDING ON NEST The Osprey is one of the most widespread raptors in the world. Feeding primarily on fish, it is a delight to watch it hovering high over the water before plunging dow ...

2009-08-01T13:27:23Z

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OSPREY LANDING ON NEST The Osprey is one of the most widespread raptors in the world. Feeding primarily on fish, it is a delight to watch it hovering high over the water before plunging dow ...

BLEEDING HEART. Three guesses as to how the flower got its name!

2009-01-13T23:48:44Z

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BLEEDING HEART. Three guesses as to how the flower got its name!

MARSH MARIGOLD The marsh marigold is one of the earlier Spring blossoms. It loves the edges of swamps and creeks, wet areas in the woodlands, and even ditches that remain wet for lengthy pe ...

2009-01-13T23:51:25Z

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MARSH MARIGOLD The marsh marigold is one of the earlier Spring blossoms. It loves the edges of swamps and creeks, wet areas in the woodlands, and even ditches that remain wet for lengthy pe ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:26:54Z

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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 ...

NORTHERN LIGHTS SPECTACULAR. Nothing is more mesmerizing than a shimmering curtain of light in the northern sky. When the show lasts for hours, as it sometimes does, it's difficult to go to ...

2009-01-12T12:59:50Z

Dennis Fast
NORTHERN LIGHTS SPECTACULAR. Nothing is more mesmerizing than a shimmering curtain of light in the northern sky. When the show lasts for hours, as it sometimes does, it's difficult to go to ...

MOUNTAIN LION LOOKOUT High vantage points are a favourite of the mountain lion. His remarkable vision will detect movement from great distances. On his lofty perch unwary prey might not eve ...

2009-01-14T11:06:51Z

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MOUNTAIN LION LOOKOUT High vantage points are a favourite of the mountain lion. His remarkable vision will detect movement from great distances. On his lofty perch unwary prey might not eve ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:10:42Z

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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 ...

SUNRISE FOG. The advantage of sleeping in my vehicle is that I can wake up at a beautiful spot and start taking pictures without getting out of bed! Sunrise fog is a favorite of mine and yo ...

2009-01-13T23:34:19Z

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SUNRISE FOG. The advantage of sleeping in my vehicle is that I can wake up at a beautiful spot and start taking pictures without getting out of bed! Sunrise fog is a favorite of mine and yo ...

NORTHERN LIGHTS LANDSCAPE. Some of my favourite aurora photos were made over this muskox skull in the Northwest Territories of Canada. When I saw this scene unfold in the distance, I ran as ...

2009-01-12T13:01:17Z

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NORTHERN LIGHTS LANDSCAPE. Some of my favourite aurora photos were made over this muskox skull in the Northwest Territories of Canada. When I saw this scene unfold in the distance, I ran as ...

COTTONGRASS LANDSCAPE, ICELAND. Much of Iceland's landscape is volcanic and barren, but in the older mountains lush mosses and grasses grow profusely.

2009-01-13T23:35:23Z

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COTTONGRASS LANDSCAPE, ICELAND. Much of Iceland's landscape is volcanic and barren, but in the older mountains lush mosses and grasses grow profusely.

YOUNG MALE SUMMER TANAGER Summer Tanagers are not common in Canada, but they regularly appear at Point Pelee National Park in Southern Ontario. Slow, and deliberate, they are a delight to p ...

2009-08-01T12:53:23Z

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YOUNG MALE SUMMER TANAGER Summer Tanagers are not common in Canada, but they regularly appear at Point Pelee National Park in Southern Ontario. Slow, and deliberate, they are a delight to p ...

SHOWY LADY'S SLIPPER The Showy Lady's Slipper can be a common flower of boggy areas. Unfortunately, appropriate boggy areas are increasingly hard to find. Growing up to a meter (3 feet) in ...

2009-08-01T08:49:29Z

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SHOWY LADY'S SLIPPER The Showy Lady's Slipper can be a common flower of boggy areas. Unfortunately, appropriate boggy areas are increasingly hard to find. Growing up to a meter (3 feet) in ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:25:44Z

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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 ...

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!

2009-08-01T10:06:40Z

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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!

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 ...

2009-08-01T12:37:17Z

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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 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 ...

2009-08-01T10:28:24Z

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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 ...

CANADA GOOSE GOSLINGS Canada Geese are becoming pests throughout much of their range primarily because they deposit a lot of guano on golf courses and city parks! On the other hand, their c ...

2009-08-01T12:48:42Z

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CANADA GOOSE GOSLINGS Canada Geese are becoming pests throughout much of their range primarily because they deposit a lot of guano on golf courses and city parks! On the other hand, their c ...

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2009-01-12T15:23:15Z

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ROARING BARBARY LION. The magnificent Barbary lion is extinct in the wild. Formerly roaming the deserts and hills of Tunisia and Morocco, less than 400 Barbary lions still exist in captivit ...

2009-01-14T11:10:28Z

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ROARING BARBARY LION. The magnificent Barbary lion is extinct in the wild. Formerly roaming the deserts and hills of Tunisia and Morocco, less than 400 Barbary lions still exist in captivit ...

BURROWING OWL NEAR NEST The Burrowing Owl has become an endangered species throughout much of its former range because of the over-use of pesticides. The owl feeds primarily on grasshoppers ...

2009-08-01T13:01:35Z

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BURROWING OWL NEAR NEST The Burrowing Owl has become an endangered species throughout much of its former range because of the over-use of pesticides. The owl feeds primarily on grasshoppers ...

MALE BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER If there is a more flaming orange bird than the Blackburnian Warbler, I have yet to find it. Feeding and nesting high in the trees of the boreal forest it is amazi ...

2009-08-01T13:04:35Z

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MALE BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER If there is a more flaming orange bird than the Blackburnian Warbler, I have yet to find it. Feeding and nesting high in the trees of the boreal forest it is amazi ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T11:09:48Z

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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 ...

BLEEDING HEART The bleeding heart may be a common garden flower, but it is uncommon in its beauty. The flowers really do look like little hearts ready to captivate your own with their simpl ...

2009-08-01T08:31:55Z

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BLEEDING HEART The bleeding heart may be a common garden flower, but it is uncommon in its beauty. The flowers really do look like little hearts ready to captivate your own with their simpl ...

GREAT GRAY OWL FLIGHT The Great Grey Owl is Manitoba's provincial emblem. Although not the largest of our owls by weight, it sports a 52 inch (130 cm) wingspan that is impressive indeed. E ...

2009-08-01T12:59:12Z

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GREAT GRAY OWL FLIGHT The Great Grey Owl is Manitoba's provincial emblem. Although not the largest of our owls by weight, it sports a 52 inch (130 cm) wingspan that is impressive indeed. E ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T09:58:23Z

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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 ...

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 ...

2009-08-01T12:48:10Z

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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 ...

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2009-01-12T15:23:27Z

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SILA RIVER FALLS, NUNAVUT. The Sila River flows into Wager Bay, an offshoot of Hudson Bay, in Canada's North. A series of four gorgeous waterfalls increasing in height and volume as you mov ...

2009-01-13T23:35:46Z

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SILA RIVER FALLS, NUNAVUT. The Sila River flows into Wager Bay, an offshoot of Hudson Bay, in Canada's North. A series of four gorgeous waterfalls increasing in height and volume as you mov ...

MOUNTAIN LION JUMP. It was amazing to see the ease with which a mountain lion can leap in and out of trees. Like most cats in the wild, the mountain lion is wide-ranging and elusive. It's p ...

2009-01-14T12:26:37Z

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MOUNTAIN LION JUMP. It was amazing to see the ease with which a mountain lion can leap in and out of trees. Like most cats in the wild, the mountain lion is wide-ranging and elusive. It's p ...

MOUNTAIN LION Although the mountains in the background are a perfect setting for this aptly named cat, the mountain lion actually ranges throughout much of wild North America. Its habitat i ...

2009-01-14T12:27:55Z

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MOUNTAIN LION Although the mountains in the background are a perfect setting for this aptly named cat, the mountain lion actually ranges throughout much of wild North America. Its habitat i ...

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.

2009-08-01T12:08:20Z

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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 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 ...

2009-08-01T10:02:35Z

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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 ...

CANADA GEESE AND STORM CLOUDS These Canada Geese were heading South before a storm. Sometimes I like to add filtration or colour effects to enhance the mood of what I feel about a situation ...

2009-08-01T13:40:17Z

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CANADA GEESE AND STORM CLOUDS These Canada Geese were heading South before a storm. Sometimes I like to add filtration or colour effects to enhance the mood of what I feel about a situation ...

GRIZZLY BEAR I have photographed grizzly bears in Alaska, but never quite this close! It was amazing to see such a large predator pay so little attention to the humans around him.

2009-01-14T11:15:49Z

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GRIZZLY BEAR I have photographed grizzly bears in Alaska, but never quite this close! It was amazing to see such a large predator pay so little attention to the humans around him.

BOBCAT Although the bobcat and lynx closely resemble each other, the bobcat is more adaptable to a variety of habitats. The lynx prefers the deeper north woods while bobcats can be found in ...

2009-01-14T11:09:09Z

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BOBCAT Although the bobcat and lynx closely resemble each other, the bobcat is more adaptable to a variety of habitats. The lynx prefers the deeper north woods while bobcats can be found in ...

THE STALKER All cats have the ability to stalk on silent feet under almost any conditions. When snow covers the ground the silence of their stalk is deafening.

2009-01-14T11:16:44Z

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THE STALKER All cats have the ability to stalk on silent feet under almost any conditions. When snow covers the ground the silence of their stalk is deafening.

GRAY WOLF IN SNOWSTORM. I love to photograph birds and animals when snow is coming down. The quiet atmosphere produces a feeling of oneness with nature and its creatures that brings peace t ...

2009-01-14T11:16:43Z

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GRAY WOLF IN SNOWSTORM. I love to photograph birds and animals when snow is coming down. The quiet atmosphere produces a feeling of oneness with nature and its creatures that brings peace t ...

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2009-01-12T09:46:21Z

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2009-01-12T13:07:00Z

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Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on ...

2008-12-08T07:33:18Z

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Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on ...

GREAT HORNED OWL.

2009-01-12T09:29:34Z

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GREAT HORNED OWL.

CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER.

2009-01-12T09:28:28Z

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CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER.

WESTERN GREBE AT SUNRISE.

2009-01-12T09:36:10Z

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WESTERN GREBE AT SUNRISE.

BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Formerly known as the Northern Oriole (formerly known as the Baltimore Oriole), the Baltimore Oriole may have an identity crisis! By any name, it is one of our more specta ...

2009-01-12T09:34:36Z

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BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Formerly known as the Northern Oriole (formerly known as the Baltimore Oriole), the Baltimore Oriole may have an identity crisis! By any name, it is one of our more specta ...

BALD EAGLE NEAR NEST. It is awe-inspiring to be near an eagle nest when the adults come in to feed their young. It was nearly sunset when this female approached the nest and gave me a fanta ...

2009-01-12T09:37:12Z

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BALD EAGLE NEAR NEST. It is awe-inspiring to be near an eagle nest when the adults come in to feed their young. It was nearly sunset when this female approached the nest and gave me a fanta ...

NORTHERN HAWK-OWL.

2009-01-12T09:36:02Z

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NORTHERN HAWK-OWL.

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 ...

2009-08-01T10:38:03Z

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 ...

MALE WOOD DUCK ON FALL POND The Wood Duck is arguably North America's most beautiful duck. A resplendent male's irridescent patchwork of colour is completed here by the reflection of autumn ...

2009-08-01T12:24:34Z

Dennis Fast
MALE WOOD DUCK ON FALL POND The Wood Duck is arguably North America's most beautiful duck. A resplendent male's irridescent patchwork of colour is completed here by the reflection of autumn ...

MALE SPRUCE GROUSE IN BOREAL FOREST The Spruce Grouse is a very secretive bird of the boreal forest. It can sit so quietly in a tree that it is easy to walk by. Like other members of the gr ...

2009-08-01T13:09:03Z

Dennis Fast
MALE SPRUCE GROUSE IN BOREAL FOREST The Spruce Grouse is a very secretive bird of the boreal forest. It can sit so quietly in a tree that it is easy to walk by. Like other members of the gr ...

ROSEATE SPOONBILLS AND TULIP Sometimes a photograph is better as a sum of several parts. I photographed these Roseate Spoonbills in Florida against a very dull sky. One day I noticed that t ...

2009-08-01T14:37:15Z

Dennis Fast
ROSEATE SPOONBILLS AND TULIP Sometimes a photograph is better as a sum of several parts. I photographed these Roseate Spoonbills in Florida against a very dull sky. One day I noticed that t ...

MALE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER The Prothonotary Warbler barely makes it into Canada, and is considered a declining and threatened species. It prefers the Carolinian woods and swamps of extreme S ...

2009-08-01T13:08:27Z

Dennis Fast
MALE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER The Prothonotary Warbler barely makes it into Canada, and is considered a declining and threatened species. It prefers the Carolinian woods and swamps of extreme S ...

YOUNG GREAT HORNED OWL Young owls out of the nest are able to fly short distances, but they will frequently stand and puff themselves up to make themselves appear larger. All the hissing an ...

2009-08-01T13:41:10Z

Dennis Fast
YOUNG GREAT HORNED OWL Young owls out of the nest are able to fly short distances, but they will frequently stand and puff themselves up to make themselves appear larger. All the hissing an ...

Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to spend the summer loafing on ...

2008-12-03T05:45:32Z

POLAR BEAR ON SEA ICE Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sea ice off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to the coast of Hudson Bay in Fall waiting for t ...

2009-10-31T03:31:19Z

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR ON SEA ICE Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sea ice off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to the coast of Hudson Bay in Fall waiting for t ...

DEBBY THE OLDEST POLAR BEAR IN THE WORLD I was privileged to photograph Debby on July 17, 2007, just a bit more than a year before her death. As you can see from my portfolio of photos, Deb ...

2009-08-17T12:50:02Z

Dennis Fast
DEBBY THE OLDEST POLAR BEAR IN THE WORLD I was privileged to photograph Debby on July 17, 2007, just a bit more than a year before her death. As you can see from my portfolio of photos, Deb ...

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2009-06-24T03:55:45Z

Dennis Fast
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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 ...

2009-08-01T09:56:19Z

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 ...

ROLLING PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE. I love the look of agricultural, rolling prairie landscapes, especially when old buildings are involved. Although this photo is reminiscent of the well-known Palo ...

2009-08-01T10:14:02Z

Dennis Fast
ROLLING PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE. I love the look of agricultural, rolling prairie landscapes, especially when old buildings are involved. Although this photo is reminiscent of the well-known Palo ...

AFTER 911. I made this image while shooting for a book on Lake of the Woods for Heartland Publishing. I still had the southern part of the lake to photograph (the part that is in Minnesota) ...

2009-08-01T09:49:25Z

Dennis Fast
AFTER 911. I made this image while shooting for a book on Lake of the Woods for Heartland Publishing. I still had the southern part of the lake to photograph (the part that is in Minnesota) ...

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2009-01-12T00:22:34Z

Dennis Fast
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NORTHERN LIGHTS CORONA. I stayed up all night for this spectacular aurora display until the sunrise light forced the colour from the sky. The explosions of light from a central point straig ...

2009-01-12T00:19:25Z

Dennis Fast
NORTHERN LIGHTS CORONA. I stayed up all night for this spectacular aurora display until the sunrise light forced the colour from the sky. The explosions of light from a central point straig ...

POLAR BEAR CONFRONTATION ON SEA ICE Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sea ice off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to the coast of Hudson Bay in Fall ...

2009-10-31T03:33:59Z

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR CONFRONTATION ON SEA ICE Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) on sea ice off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bears come to the coast of Hudson Bay in Fall ...

POLAR BEAR LOAFING IN FIREWEED & FOG Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bear ...

2009-10-31T03:32:08Z

Dennis Fast
POLAR BEAR LOAFING IN FIREWEED & FOG Polar Bear (Ursa maritimus) in fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) on an island off the sub-arctic coast of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Bear ...

MALE SCARLET TANAGER.

2009-01-12T09:31:31Z

Dennis Fast
MALE SCARLET TANAGER.

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. ...

2009-02-09T14:22:00Z

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. ...

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2009-01-12T13:03:47Z

Dennis Fast
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2009-01-12T15:22:13Z

Dennis Fast
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PRAIRIE THUNDERSTORM. Prairie skies were recently named one of the "Seven Wonders of Canada" and rightfully so. Nothing compares with the drama of an approaching thunderstorm that threatens ...

2009-08-01T09:55:25Z

Dennis Fast
PRAIRIE THUNDERSTORM. Prairie skies were recently named one of the "Seven Wonders of Canada" and rightfully so. Nothing compares with the drama of an approaching thunderstorm that threatens ...

CURIOSITY The tiger is alert even in repose. Animals in zoos give a false sense of their lethargy. Give them some space and open air, and their instincts and awareness come to life quickly.

2009-01-14T12:28:22Z

Dennis Fast
CURIOSITY The tiger is alert even in repose. Animals in zoos give a false sense of their lethargy. Give them some space and open air, and their instincts and awareness come to life quickly.