Best Wildlife Photography Destination - Brown Bears of Katmai and Kodiak, AK - Canon R7

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  • @TheWildlifeGallery388
    @TheWildlifeGallery388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this one is without a doubt the best Wildlife video I've seen, what an awesome experience, thanks for taking us on the ride with you. Super Jealous...

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. thanks for the compliment.

  • @kamv8360
    @kamv8360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Great pics. Be great to hear your impressions of the R7 from that trip.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Ill have a video out Monday morning on just that.

  • @addltd
    @addltd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wasn't on my bucket list until now! What an awesome experience.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was very amazing experience. And I didn't even get to really explore Kodiak Island and there is so much cool stuff to do there.

  • @kosowskj
    @kosowskj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am booked to go June 2023. Can’t wait!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You won't be disappointed.

  • @Syllage
    @Syllage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinaire, très émouvant. Merci 🙏

  • @katleman
    @katleman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an incredible video, well narrated, shot, etc. going up this summer, hope to see a fraction of what you did.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      Im sure you will. Its an incredible adventure and thanks

  • @deanlurie323
    @deanlurie323 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and great to meet you today. I am so stoked to go to Kodiak.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      You too. You will have a great adventure for sure.

  • @danwillis_photography
    @danwillis_photography ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding photographs and video of what must have been a truly awesome experience

  • @BobSouthDakota
    @BobSouthDakota 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @RaisedinAlaska
    @RaisedinAlaska ปีที่แล้ว

    Certainly a bucket list trip! Great story and fantastic photos.

  • @Monique.1709
    @Monique.1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video with us, I really enjoyed watching it.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @doug433
    @doug433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you had a great trip. Glad you enjoyed and am sure you have some fantastic pictures.

  • @scottsinnott2636
    @scottsinnott2636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is absolutely incredible. This is the best TH-cam video I have seen all year and the best photos.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you!

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just another day here in Alaska! We are so spoiled here! No place compares!😉👍

  • @janetsharp122
    @janetsharp122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing all your stunning captures ..wow what an experience you had .Take care x

  • @edmarsh5708
    @edmarsh5708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Geograpic harbor on y list!!!

  • @rinohals
    @rinohals 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so sorry I'm beginning to be old now. I had to be 56 before my eyes were opened to your fantastic part of our world.
    Thanks for this out of this world footage and photos.
    Regards an old Norwegian.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have been here in Alaska the past 45 in tourism line of work, including kodiak! I still get amazed daily here, yet kodiak is so unique!!!

  • @georgemccormick1247
    @georgemccormick1247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video and pics, love to see one of the bear pics as a giveaway, something I could treasure. Looks like the R7 performed pretty well, gives me hope. Really great to see you had a great time, it’s nice to have great friends.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks !
      Always nice t have friends.
      Yes R7 held up well. Video coming Monday about the R7.
      What pic did you like best? Let me the know timestamp in the video. I need to do a giveaway from when I hit 2k. Ill do one at 2.5k were close ;)

    • @georgemccormick1247
      @georgemccormick1247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WILDALASKA my favorite pic was at 5:42 great character in that older bear. Thanks again.

  • @tobyz.3452
    @tobyz.3452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff. . . .its now on my list of places to go.
    Thank you for your time and also sharing these great images.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @patvirgo4547
    @patvirgo4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, this is definitely on my bucket list.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it should be on everyones list. Not sure why it took me so long to pop over there.

  • @kevingoldie5137
    @kevingoldie5137 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! This on my bucket list to do 😊

  • @recmydream
    @recmydream หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🐻

  • @petere6036
    @petere6036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! I would be to much scared for such an expedition. THX of your work I have the experience sitting on my sofa. Thanks again, keep on your good and interesting work!

  • @wildlifeartjm
    @wildlifeartjm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUPERB !

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @realafricanvideos
    @realafricanvideos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular

  • @igoddard1
    @igoddard1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb stuff, photos apart just a great presentation. I probably won't ever make it to Alaska so this is the closest I get, thx 🙂

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Its an amazing place

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some insane experience that must have been. Outstanding video.

  • @Ed-dv2ij
    @Ed-dv2ij 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning video as always; love the editing and content. Special trip.

  • @TheProeliator2001
    @TheProeliator2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous video. Like I thought she would, the wife loved the bears. She was genuinely on the verge of welling up watching the 3 cubs feed by the riverside. My R7 and 100-500 finally arrived Friday; if I can get pictures a fraction as beautiful as those I'll be happy. Thanks again for great content.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.
      And grats on the camera getting in. That's a great combo and you should have a blast shooting.

  • @doncordell3422
    @doncordell3422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cell phone video helped

  • @petermartijnheite-bauwens1632
    @petermartijnheite-bauwens1632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so AWESOME!!! When you made that picture with the Brown Bear so close to you ... That was for me a emtional moment. Just to see him watching you and let you take that picture. The two worlds of nature and our world as humans combined.... I know its one world but a lot of us as humans dont see it that way and don't care their world. Wich i think is very sad. Don't get me wrong i see it as a one world but in the perspective that we need to be carefull how we treat their world.
    Thank you for sharing this awesome video. I subscribe and love to see many many more beautiful things made by you and your friends.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the sub. Being in the Coastal bears world in this special places is an emotional time for sure. Especially when you get sniffed ( if you watch the next video you will see the thumbnail picture) !

    • @petermartijnheite-bauwens1632
      @petermartijnheite-bauwens1632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WILDALASKA i certainly going to watch that video. Thanks again!

  • @jeffolson4731
    @jeffolson4731 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Your images were amazing. Your video sold me, I need to go to Kodiak. I am not going to lie, I would feel more comfortable taking their picture through a long lens instead of a cell phone.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. All the bear tour folks on Kodiak have excellent guides and just follow what they say and its a walk in the park.

  • @JoesWildlifeAdventures
    @JoesWildlifeAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love this video and your narration explaining your experience…..just superb! Next time you head to Kodiak you might want to try Quartz Creek Lodge on the north side of Kodiak in Uganik Bay…..it’s just epic.a

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      heard it was nice

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Another epic part of kodiak is on the west side. Spiridon bay just north of Larsen bay, I worked at a fishing lodge close by, we had one day off, literally and went there to stock up on sockeye to smoke, clear day, the scenery didn’t even look real! My fellow guide, owners son called it Jurassic park! It It looked like a painting! Other thing was flying by floatplane on kodiak and looking down above tree line and seeing well worn trails from generations of bears walking them, not people trails😉👍

  • @mgregorian
    @mgregorian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow what an experience! congrats! I want to go to Queen Charlotte Islands to see the spirit bear (white bear) in BC one day.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that would be soooo cool to see.

  • @augusto_alves
    @augusto_alves 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!

  • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
    @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got to fly With Willy, Did he sing for you all? Great shots, I haved over much of Alaska the past 45 as a guide, no place like kodiak, even for Alaskan standards! Even a different open ocean smell, the color, etc… people in the rock know what I’m saying!😉👍

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Willie is a great guy

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WILDALASKA You got the Kodiak bug, huh! So many unique bays areas outside of town, especially the west part area!😉👍

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WILDALASKA Bet he didn’t mention it, you realize he flew Timothy treadwell many years to Katmai, and he discovered what happened! First on scene, even tried to buzz the bear! Sad true story! Just saying!

  • @melissavanderhoof8909
    @melissavanderhoof8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing! I've done Brooks Falls Camp several times, but Geographic Harbor looks like an even more intimate experience with the bears.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Ma'am it is. Hallo, Frazer, and Geo Harbor are great.

    • @TroyOttosen-jg7tt
      @TroyOttosen-jg7tt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of many here in Alaska. Just saying. Anan Creek outside of Wrangell is incredible also. Look it up. Only place I have been to In Alaska that has brown and black bears fishing alongside!😉👍

  • @alanhiggins737
    @alanhiggins737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think you would ever think of doing a work shop I would love to go to kodiak island on photo shoot definitely on my bucket list great photo thanks for awesome video all the way from here in Scotland!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Possibly. If there was enough interest then possibly.

  • @bigboi36
    @bigboi36 ปีที่แล้ว

    What i see in this video that i admire the most is that you are using both full frame and cropped sensor cameras. Ive always shot like this with Dslrs. Nikon D3/D700 and D300. Ive ventured into mirrorless with Z50. Images are gorgeous! However, i like the z50 so much i decided to build the 'trinity' around it. Z24-702.8s first . Images with this combo has me salivating for z 70200|2.8s. In last year ive gotten very interested in Nature photography 📸. I pre ordered 180-600 🎉. I really wish that Nikon will release the D500 mirrorless equivalent i.e. Z500 or Z90... but on the zame level as the R7. This canera should be the Z9 apsc. The D500 and D5 in the DSLRs was unbeatable combo. Lets go Nikon!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that has to be coming soon you would think

  • @Thereno1is
    @Thereno1is ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful animals, need some golds.

  • @stephenthompson1998
    @stephenthompson1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you get a bit anxious when momma and 3 cubs came over the stream? Great photography in your vlog again. Looking forward to your next one now.👍😊

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks :)
      Not nervous at all. All the guide services on Kodiak have experience bear guides and know all the bears where they take you and all you need to do is listen to what they tell you and enjoy the show. The guide will worry about the bears and tell you how to react to each of them.

  • @tintin69rr
    @tintin69rr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW ❤

  • @calabrais
    @calabrais 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:14 I'm sure that fish was literally just caught and very much alive. Imagine being ripped in half like that 😮 Also think of the force it takes to pull a large fish apart into two pieces... the strength of brown bears is terrifying.
    Edit: Yep 8:36 Amazing footage!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. This is my favorite video I have produced.

  • @ericsearle8455
    @ericsearle8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fantastic what a pleasure it must have been to be there. My bucket list is getting bigger for when I retire or sooner? Very well put together. Have you heared any thing about the R7 yet? All the best and enjoy what you do because we enjoy what you are doing.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Kodiak and Katmai are amazing and im dying to go back.
      The R7? yes and I will have a video about it on probably this Monday.

  • @cpnock
    @cpnock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW got to try and get over to Alaska. Noticed some shots with the R7, presume it worked OK, how did it cope with the weather.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Video coming Monday about how the R7 fared and if you watch some my previous videos you will know that it died 4 weeks after that trip and it just came back from Canon as to what killed it. So watch for that video on Monday.

  • @gorila1958
    @gorila1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great narration and background music editing. I see a lot of videos where they blast horrible music or to much B -roll stuff . Excellent job sir .
    I would be a dream trip to see Alaska and take my best photography stuff.
    Maybe some day . Retired guy so it's a bucket list thing and $$$ Cha-Ching lol. But I'll get there .

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya Alaska trips can be a bit pricey. Hopefully you can make it sometime. GO watch my latest video about why print if you haven't already as I have a print giveaway that's from this trip info in the video.

    • @gorila1958
      @gorila1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WILDALASKA I already do prints and printing of my works I shoot different types of photography. Wildlife, landscapes etc.... I went from doing prints to canvas prints and now really liking metal prints. Thanks I'll be watching for your videos ....

  • @WernerBirdNature
    @WernerBirdNature 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How amazing Scott !! These bears are lot larger and a lot more active compared to the Pandas at the local zoo 😛
    As many say: this truly is bucket list material !!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh it was amazing. Headed back as soon as I can

    • @WernerBirdNature
      @WernerBirdNature 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WILDALASKA Oh yeah, with your passion and living in Anchorage you should yearly do so, no doubt!! But from Belgium there aren't many flight combinations shorter then 24 hours to reach Anchorage .. Maybe when the war of the Tsar is over, there's a shorter route over Palin's back yard ??

  • @charlesholton5725
    @charlesholton5725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great , great video! Truly enjoyed it. I see you got the R7 back. What was wrong with it ? I have enjoyed chasing hummingbirds around my garden with my r7. I have been using the electronic shutter at 15 fps just to reduce wear and tear from the mechanical. The hb move so fast you end up taking 1000’s of shots. Problem is that darn rolling shutter in probably close to 50 percent of shots. I have the auto leveling off. Where you using electronic shutter on the bears? Thanks again.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always use electronic shutter. 30 fps on the bears.
      Ill have a video out Monday on the R7 breakage. I just got it back from Canon yesterday.

  • @terrybarber5613
    @terrybarber5613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It on my list NOW How do i get to Katmai and Kodiak from Toronto Canada in 2023

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      You would fly into Anchorage and then hop flight to Kodiak (45 in flight). Then book with an air service (on I use is listed in the comments of the video) and they fly you over to the best bear area ( another 45 min flight to Katmai)

  • @simonthibodeau7082
    @simonthibodeau7082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video and pictures!! My only bear pics are from my phone as I didn't have a camera back then. Nailing anything close to these is definitely on the bucket list!! Plenty of bears in Quebec/Ontario but they're still a pretty rare sight. One day I'll get em!! Thanks for the motivation!! Must've been an incredible experience. Were you scared at any moment?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANKS.
      Not scared at al. We had 2 bear guides, so that was their job to make sure we were safe.

  • @CJ-Photo
    @CJ-Photo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning a trip to Brooks Falls in 2023 or 2024. I have both the R7 and R5 and will bring both and can't decide which will be my primary (one will be just back-up) but you're not giving me much hope that either are going to work!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They both will work :) Bring a rain coat if it rains ( for any model of camera) keep your hands clear of sand and pumice if you're on the beaches and if you do those things you will be ok.
      Brooks Falls is very tame environment. There are walkways and rangers everywhere and you won't be close to the bears there at all if any. they will be 50+ yards away at all times. They have viewing platforms also by the falls for you to watch the bears.
      My trip was in the extreme and I learned a lot of what to do and not do in that environment. I will be putting together a video this week an have ti out soon on what to expect, bring, and lessons learned from my outing.
      You will have a blast. If you have any questions before your trip or while your in AK just hit me up on the email, FB, Or Intsa.
      Cheers

    • @CJ-Photo
      @CJ-Photo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WILDALASKA thanks! Looking forward to your next video. The bears of Katmai have been a dream trip of mine for a while. Hoping to win the Brooks Lodge lottery for 3 nights so I only need to camp 3, but ready for 6 nights camping as a "once in a lifetime trip" sacrifice if necessary. Can't wait!

  • @lanicray9963
    @lanicray9963 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a wonderful video. I’m only going to get to do this trip once. Please could you tell me which month you visited and which month you’d recommend for a similar experience. Thank you!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome ! August - Early Sept for Katmai is prime time for the salmon runs and the bears to be out.

    • @lanicray9963
      @lanicray9963 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you ever so much. Thats super helpful.

  • @t.rexroadtrip3041
    @t.rexroadtrip3041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am finally lining up a trip to Alaska, hopefully for next year. Katmai sits squarely in the highlights portion of the plan. Thanks so much for sharing this video. It looks like an incredible outing. Out of curiosity, how strenuous was the hiking? I am up to it just fine, but we’ve talked about Brooks Falls because of the easy hike. My wife is disabled and has a hard time with uneven surfaces and grades. So she usually sends me off on those journeys alone.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a lot of different viewing excursions. There is even a pontoon boat excursion where you are on the boat the whole time. Other trips you fish for salmon and do bear viewing.
      I'd call Kodiak Air Service and talk with them as Hallo Bay and the like they are fairly easy walks. They will let you know best times to come and what they can accomdate. They are based out of Kodiak, so a trip to Kodiak would be in order also. Amazing place to explore and very easy to just roadside explore for wildlife.
      My trip was easy enough, about mile or 2 walk along a flat beach and crossed a couple small creeks, and wade from the plane on the bay and back (knee deep water).

  • @michaellekas27
    @michaellekas27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video...I noticed you shot with both the r7 and r5...Which camera body did you use most?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I started with the R5 and my uncle had the R7. About 2/3 through the day I switched the the R7. So the R7 got more work for the day.
      Ill be doing a behind the scenes and the gear etc next week from the bear trip.
      Sound like a good video?

    • @michaellekas27
      @michaellekas27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WILDALASKA looking forward to your conclusions

  • @HotGates
    @HotGates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video but so close what are you going to do if it started charging??

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really. We had great bear guides with us. You just listen to their instructions and relax as they will let you know what to do at all times.
      I will have a video maybe next week about lessons learned and what to expect on a bear trip like we took. Let me know if that sounds like an interesting video to you.

    • @HotGates
      @HotGates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WILDALASKA Yes big interest thanks;)

  • @CJ-Photo
    @CJ-Photo ปีที่แล้ว

    Who was your guide for this trip?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  ปีที่แล้ว

      instagram.com/jkwnaturephotography/

  • @keithmahoney494
    @keithmahoney494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video and fantastic subjects. I would be terrified being that close to such a large meat eater. I live in Australia and as long as you stay out of the water nothing's going to eat you, lots to kill you by injecting poison into you though.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.
      Not much to worry about. In the park and preserve you have a guide with you. Just listen to them and they put you in and out of positions to stay safe and get the best shots or viewing.

  • @joseacarrasm
    @joseacarrasm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were you afraid of the bears? they were pretty close to you

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not at all. We had 2 bear guides with us that knew the area and the bears in that area. We just listen tot heir instructions and enjoy the show :)

  • @BlackScubaBear
    @BlackScubaBear 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i just found your video

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍