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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

black bear, Olympic National Park, United State
The "Mocking Bear".

Species: black bear | Location: Olympic National Park, United State

My first real outing in about 2 years and the first to the state of Washington as a photographer. I spent 8 days in the Olympic National Park and surrounding area that, as of this date, was a trip of a life time. I actually had a list of what I hoped to capture. My good friend "Mocking Bear" here was the last thing on the list that I had yet to see and so on my last day in the Olympics I decided to give the Hoh Rainforest one last go (went through the day before) and was actually on the way out when I came across him (or is it a her?)!

About The Photographer

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I'm an avid nature lover. I gave up my gun for the camera when I was in high school. I started photographing around the rivers, lakes and woods in Florida and realized that this is how I wanted to hunt from now on. Now living in New York City (crazy I know) I have found opportunities to keep up my craft a lot more challenging and becoming a little more focused on people and pets (I like pets...and people too). When I get a chance to go to the woods or parks though it's hard to hold me back because they seem to come only on rare occasions any more.

Check out Robert’s photography website: http://www.robertwallaceproductions.com
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