Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!

Thanks! It was an amazing trip, even with video you can't really capture the experience. I hope to get back there again some day. I hope you are able to visit as well!

That's awesome! Have a great time, it's a special place.

Thanks! And yes, we are already talking about trying to get back some day. Not the easiest trip to put together, but it's worth it.

I am glad you enjoyed it! And yes, Chunk was pretty active while we were there. We saw him at the falls several times, and he was probably catching the most fish since he spent most of his time at the bottom of the falls.

Wow, that doesn't sound like much fun. I am glad we did not have that experience. I don't think King Salmon is somewhere I would want to be stranded for a night. Not a lot of options there.

I did have a permit, but I did not end up using it. I was traveling with two other people that were not photographers, so they were not as interested in getting in the river. I think it would be worth it though, as you can get some unique eye level photos you can't get otherwise. I brought my big 600 F4 lens, 100-500 and I did bring a 24-105. I was shooting full frame (Canon R5.) I used the 100-500 90% of the time. Packing my big 600 all the way to falls was just a lot of work, plus honestly it was overkill at the falls. I did enjoy using it from the bridge observations deck though, as sometimes those bears were farther out. While I was there it was mostly rainy and foggy, so I did not have a lot of chances for the wider angle shots. I think I did have a few as you can tell from the video, so it's probably worth having a wider lens as well for some environmental shots. If you have a larger lens I think a mono pod would be nice. And a tripod is nice at the bridge (no restrictions there.) Since we were there in September we could use tripods at the falls too when it wasn't too busy, but 90% of my shots were hand held, it was just a lot easier. If you have any more specific questions let me know. Have fun! It's an awesome experience.

@@joshrutledgephotography Thanks. for the detailed reply. I plan on taking a Sony A1 for the 300 f2.8 and have the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters and on the other body A7R5 either 70-200 f2.8 GMII or 24-70. I am taking a monopod as well just to help for long stents waiting for the bear on the lip of the falls catching a salmon. I am praying to no rain. I got a river corridor permit and taking my fishing waders to try and get some eye level and low level shots. I figure it is going to be extremely crowed - July is prime time for salmon run. I will be there July 15.

We were there for three nights. And basically, three days by the time you figure travel coming and going.

Awesome video, thank you. I am absolutely in awe of the photo you displayed of 128 Grazer. Hard to have favorites amongst the Bears of Brooks but I like to think Grazer is my spirit animal😂she is always improving on being strong.