11/26/2014 10:24 AM EST
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska teems with wildlife — from bears and moose to sea lions and whales. While on a boat ride on Crescent Lake, Rob Daugherty captured this stunning image of a coastal brown bear that had just finished eating salmon. “It was an epic moment to photograph him as he licked his fishy, post-meal chops,” says Rob.
Photo courtesy of Rob Daugherty.