Canon 2x Extender?

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Brown Bear from last month, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Brown Bear from last month, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Above is a full frame version of a recent image captured with my Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 500 f/4, plus a Canon 2X extender III.  I have had people question the use of the Canon 2x Extender III concerned about the drop off of sharpness and image quality when adding an extender / converter.  Personally, I have zero hesitation using this combination.  Below is a 100% crop of the above image so that you can judge for yourself.Read More

Peak a Boo Sea Otter

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Sea Otter off shore of Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Sea Otter off shore of Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

On my bear tours we mostly focus on bears, but also spend time with other wildlife as well – this was from last week’s trip and has to be the most cooperative sea otter I have ever photographed!

Prince William Sound Discovery

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The Discovery at anchor in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

The Discovery at anchor in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

How is this for an awesome place to spend the night and bust out the kayaks!  This was our anchorage on Sunday Night.

I got home late last night after a couple of wonderful weeks of travel!  Great to be home, now I need to take care of that jungle I used to call a lawn.

Adorable Bear Cubs

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Second summer bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Second summer bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Back for one night after another wonderful bear tour!  These two cute cubs were from early the first morning – I have lots to share, but off to Prince William Sound.

Bears, Glaciers and More

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Brown Bear from last June's Bear Trip.

Brown Bear from last June’s Bear Trip.

I’m off this morning to lead another Alaska Bear photo Tour!  Seeing new and old friends, and being close to big, beautiful brown bears always makes this one of the highlights on my summer!  When I’m done with the bear trip, I’m off the Prince William Sound to guide a trip on the Discovery, then make a quick trip to Juneau, so I might not have a chance to post much until early July – but then hopefully I’ll have a lot to share!!