This impressive grizzly, or brown, bear was photographed in Alaska's Lake Clark National Park. Many of the bears in the park are habituated to humans, which allows closer access than is possible -- or recommended -- with other grizzly populations. Maintaining a respectful distance, observing the bears' level of comfort with humans, and approaching quietly and in a group allowed my group to get to within 50 feet of the bears. Even some mother bears with cubs were comfortable with us. We were accompanied by an experienced bear guide as well as a professional photographer who has studied bears and bear behavior for many years. This isn't something to be tried without expert guidance.
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