23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
PAW PATROL

At dawn, the clouds delivered a beautiful soft light on the mud flats of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska. This coastal brown bear was exploring the mud flats for razor clams which make up this omnivore's seasonal diet.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Alaska, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Deborah Russell