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Glacier National Park is full of life.  Plant and Animal.  Our plans were changed twice by trails being closed due to bear activity.  In spite of that, the only bear we saw was from about a quarter mile away through binoculars.  The crazies at the lodge wanted to chase after her (mama grizzly) until a ranger with a bullhorn convinced them otherwise.  Here is just a small sample of what is there.

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Canon EOS 1Ds2, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L with 1.4EX @ 280mm, ISO 800

Bighorn on morning stroll

We saw this guy while waiting for construction near Logan Pass.  Since we were the only ones on the road this early we just left the vehicle sitting in the road with the flagman and proceeded to shoot away.

 


Canon EOS 1Ds2, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L with 1.4EX @ 280mm, ISO 400

Fireweed

There is no confusing this flower for the real forest fire that was going on below us in the Park.  Fortunately it did not interfere much with our trip and it was nearly out by the time we left.

 


Canon EOS 1Ds2, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L with 1.4EX @ 195mm, ISO 1600

Mountain Goat

This guy was anything but afraid of us.  He basically forced us to get out of his way and then sat down on a ledge just below us as we shot a sunset.

 


Canon EOS 1Ds2, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L with 1.4EX @ 280mm, ISO 400

Indian Paintbrush

It doesn't look like much of a paintbrush, but the bright red color is awesome.

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