A large, healthy brown bear moves deliberately along a rocky, gravel-strewn beach in Glacier Bay National Park, pausing to forage among the stones at the water’s edge. Its thick fur and powerful frame stand out against the stark textures of the shoreline, emphasizing the bear’s size and strength in this coastal environment. Rising sharply behind the scene, a steep cliff face forms a dramatic natural backdrop, highlighting the scale of the landscape and underscoring the sense of wildness that defines the bear’s unhurried stroll along the bay. Photographer: Sean Neilson