Salmon Collection (#6)

Female Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) River Orkla, Norway, October 2008

Brown bear catches a pink salmon in Kuril Lake
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) also known as a grizzly, feasts on sockeye salmon, which is a fundamental drama in Kamchatka's still largely intact ecosystem

Brown bear fishing for salmon for her cubs in Kuril Lake in Russia
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) with cubs on Kuril Lake in Kurilskoye Lake Preserve. There are almost 15,000 grizzly bears on Russian Kamchatka peninsula that provides habitat

Brown bears fishing for salmon in Kuril Lake in Russia
Brown bears (Ursus arctos) fish for salmon in Kuril Lake. So many salmon--pink, chum, sockeye, coho, chinook, and masu--flood the waters that typically solitary brown bears crowd together; Kamchatka

Spawning salmon dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River, Russia
Spawning salmon with hook noses dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River. The biggest threat to salmon in Russia is poaching; Russia

Spawning salmon dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River, Russia
Spawning salmon with hook noses dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River; Russia

Brown bear catches a salmon in Kuril Lake
Icy water flies as a Brown bear (Ursus arctos) catches a salmon in Kuril Lake, Kurilskoye Lake Preserve. Bears need to eat about 40 fish a day to put on weight to make it through the winter;

Purple Salmon Pattern 12 Stroke 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Purple Salmon Pattern 6 Stroke
Bilge Paksoylu

Purple Salmon Pattern 6 Stroke1
Bilge Paksoylu

Purple Salmon Pattern 10 Stroke 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Purple Salmon Pattern 8 Stroke
Bilge Paksoylu

Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930

Loading boxes of salmon Petersburg, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Loading boxes of salmon Petersburg, between c1900 and c1930

Frank G. Carpenter examining drying salmon, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter examining drying salmon, between c1900 and 1916

Watching for salmon-Hupa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Watching for salmon-Hupa, c1923. Hupa man with spear, standing on bank gazing into stream

Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit Indian woman, sitting on ground, placing salmon fillets on wood plank, woven reed mat in background, Washington State

The salmon stream, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The salmon stream, c1923. Photograph shows man holding a spear while standing on rocks by a running stream

Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, [Scotland], 1862. View of...the active fish attempting to get into the upper waters in order to reach his spawning-ground...As

Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon-stairs, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon-stairs, 1862. Messrs. Ashworth...are introducing salmon into [Irish] rivers where it has been hitherto impossible for them to exist in consequence of

Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon breeding-ponds, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Pisciculture - ponds at home and abroad: salmon breeding-ponds, 1862. The rough sketch...of a series of breeding-ponds is imitated from those at Stormontfield [in Scotland]...The supply of water is

Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown
Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Illegal fishing in Scotland. Night poaching from boats, using leisters - a type of spear - was called "burning the water"

The Mask (Light)
Treechild

Fishing - Kamchatka, Russia
Giuseppe DAmico

Shark, sturgeon, salmon, skate, and other fish. Color lithograph

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Tourists photographing Brown Bear catching salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Womans shoe design in salmon pink leather with buckle, 1930
Womans shoe design in salmon pink leather with buckle from the Maison Jean Peraro within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camys La Chaussure d Art, The Art Shoe

Salmon correa or neat correa, Correa pulchella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Salmon Fishing at Mudeford, Christchurch, Hampshire, England. The oldest of the buildings on Mudeford Quay (pictured on this card) are now known as Dutch Cottages

USA, Alaska, Sitka Sound, salmon seiners

Bobcat stalking salmon

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) migrating upstream to spawn, Umelven, Sweden, July 2009

Captured Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) awaiting tagging by Tweed Foundation staff monitoring fish movement, density and biology, River Tweed, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, September

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) leaping up the cauld at Philphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre near Selkirk, where members of the public can view the spectacle, Selkirkshire, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) in pool on upstream spawning migration, silhouetted against sky. Quebec, Canada, August

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) split level view of annual spawning run, Adams River, British Columbia, Canada, October

Male Atlantic salmon {Salmo salar} leaping, migrating upstream to spawn, Perthshire, Scotland, UK, October

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) leaping upstream in river, Scotland, UK

American Winter Sports - Trout Fishing on Chateaugay Lake, pub. 1856, Currier & Ives
American Winter Sports - Trout Fishing on Chateaugay Lake (Franklin County N.Y. ), pub. 1856, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Brown bear fishing, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Various fresh fish for sale at seafood market, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Spain, Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, El Cotillo, Salmon tartar at Olivo Corso restaurant

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Princesa Market, A plate of salmon with a glass of white wine

Brown bear (ursus arctos horribilis) fishing for salmon at the brooks falls, brooks river, Katmai National Park and preserve

A pair of sea otters eat a salmon they caught in Esquimalt, British Columbia
A pair of sea otters eat a salmon at dawn in Esquimalt, British Columbia on Vancouver Island August 13, 2010. The pair caught the fish in nearby waters and then devoured their catch on a small dock

Fresh Wild Salmon on sale in Bergens famous Fish Market, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Ireland, County Mayo, Ballina, salmon weirs

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Salmon, a selection of fish known for its remarkable journey and significance in various cultures around the world. From the coastal grizzlies or Alaskan brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park to French artificial fishing flies used to lure these magnificent creatures, it has captivated both humans and wildlife alike. Witnessing a grizzly bear catching salmon from a river is an awe-inspiring sight, showcasing their strength and agility. Even people participate in this age-old tradition, as seen with salmon netting at Bideford in Devon. The Coat of Arms of Peebles proudly displays this iconic fish, symbolizing its importance to the local community. Dating back to 1883 on Henrys Fork, Snake River in Yellowstone, salmon's presence has been documented throughout history. Its resilience is showcased by the famous Salmon Leap at Cenarth Falls in Cardiganshire, Wales - a testament to their determination during migration. In Alaska's Katmai National Park, grizzly bears can be observed fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls once again. These majestic creatures demonstrate their hunting prowess as they snatch these prized fish from rushing waters. Coastal grizzly bears are often spotted with a fresh catch firmly held between their jaws – nature's perfect balance on display. Salmon fishing is not only an activity but also an art form that requires skill and patience. Chinook salmon leaping falls during migration showcases their incredible instinctual drive towards spawning areas within the Pacific Northwest region. Whether it be witnessing nature's raw power through coastal grizzlies or participating in traditional practices like netting or fly-fishing for this extraordinary species.