ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Every summer, Grizzly and brown bears migrate to rivers across Alaska, Canada, and Russia to eat salmon. Adult salmon swim upstream from the ocean back to the freshwater river where they were born to lay their eggs and reproduce, ultimately dying after spawning. At this time of year, the bears are excited and energetic as they chase salmon in rivers.
AUTHOR
Denis Ryan grew up in Ireland, among the natural beauty and wildlife of rural County Tipperary. When he wasn’t outside exploring, Denis was glued to Sir David Attenborough’s documentaries, fueling a desire to learn more about the wild creatures inhabiting the planet.
A 2008 trip to Argentina opened his eyes to the wider world, and that first expedition was soon followed by a year-long journey across Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town. After long, dusty bus rides, mornings spent tracking mountain gorillas, and savannah safaris in East and Southern Africa, Denis’s thirst for adventure only grew stronger.
An engineer by profession, Denis gradually developed his passion for photography, moving to the United States in 2016 to work in construction until 2025, when he left his job to pursue nature and wildlife photography full-time. Alaska, a place he has visited annually for many years, has become a central focus of his work, with vast landscapes, rugged wilderness, and iconic wildlife providing endless inspiration for his photography.
Through a camera lens, Denis strives to document animal behavior within their natural environment, sharing the wonder of wild places with others, inspiring respect for both the creatures that inhabit these spaces and the landscapes they call home.
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