Unlikely fishin' buddies

The wolf and the Coastal Brown Bear are recovering after the first day

of the salmon run in Katmai National Park, Alaska.

Really cool to see these two guys so close to each other! Congratulations on this unusual capture! :)

Excellent shot!

Hi Christopher.

One of those moments only nature can produce. Well done being out there to get it. Great shot from a low angle.

Wayne

No suggestions from me, this is great as is.  To get these two in the same image is so rare and to have great lighting, composition and such sharpness is just tremendous.  Well done!

Wow is right. What a great shot. 

WOW! Absolutely great! The expressions on both of them are just priceless and make this photo one of the best wildlife shots I have seen. The bear looks so exhausted. Perfect colors and DOF. 7

Best regards,

Marianna

Very special, thanks for showing!

Great capture ... !! Lovely scene ... regards.

Unique and interesting work... 7+++

This picture is just perfect! Thank you for sharing! 

An interesting, and unusual image. Fabulous work!

All the best,
Neil

fantastic shot... a handsome and a relaxed looking bear and a not so handsome and a bit uncertain looking wolf!  What happened next??

7 is not enough!!

a wonderful capture..

Stunning capture!  Absolute clarity and sharpness with everything in focus.  I also like the low angle.  Very well done (7!).  Regards, Engela

Es una maravilla.

Saludos.

All around great image Chris.Great job

An impressive shot Christopher. That's a dream for every nature photographer. I can guess what are they staring at... but look really wet and tired. Don't miss 2011 BBC WPY !.

Brilliant !!!

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Not only is it a great photo, it's a great moment in time. Congratulations!

Defiantly , the moment makes his image stand up in a top gear, having these wild creatures together in such place and with this sort of tone do add a remarkable atmosphere and enhances the composition.
Outstanding selected POW.