23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Shake
A coastal brown bear shakes off after fishing in the shallow waters of Lake Clark National Park, sending a cloud of droplets into the air. Backlit by the low sun, the spray briefly formed a glowing halo around the bear’s powerful frame.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Alaska, United States of America |
| Camera: | OM-1MarkII |
| Copyright: | © Jacqueline Burke |