THE CATCH 16 x 24 ON METAL crane Fall season

Fall season

The gentle rustle of leaves overhead

Each piece is hand crafted and cast from the actual plant

Mark Bartlett was born and raised in Fairbanks

Artists's narrative: This was done from my kayak along the cosy Tenakee waterfront

THE CATCH 16 x 24 ON METAL crane Fall seasonIn a burst of power and precision, a black bear clamps down on a salmon in the rushing waters of Neets Bay, Alaska. Surrounded by splashing fish and the energy of the salmon run, this moment captures the raw intensity of survival in the Tongass National Forest. Unlike the quiet stillness of a bear feeding on the shore, this scene embodies the hunt itselfwild, dynamic, and unforgettable in this photograph by Zack Stewart Photography.