Mama Belle and her two coy have to evade danger all through their day. This run was to get away from a large Boar (male) to protect the young ones. We all were sitting on the logs seaside and Scott encouraged us to talk to her and keep her calm. Their personalities are truly showing through

Credit to Len for these shots. I thought I had video going on my camera, but obviously didn’t get the shutter button. In my mind I see the anticipation of waiting for this bear to come around the rock and walk ten feet in front of us. One of those forever moments of Bear Camp 2026

What a view from my house at Bear Camp @sstone_images @stan_novotny @focusphototours

All Directions • Which way will you choose? • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Gone Fishin’ • Have you ever fished a river near a railroad? • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Still Adventuring • Couple shot of the day • #nikonphotographer #beartrip #storytelling #katmai

Curved Trellis • More engineering marvels! • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Rounding the Curve • Just in real life the miniature world engineering feats are amazing! • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Belle & Coy • Some photos need no explanation • #nikonphotographer #beartrip #storytelling #katmai

Trellis Details • From Individual tracks to logs to the railside water barrell… it’s all in the details. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

River Below • I love the feeling of high trellis with rivers running below. Wayne nailed the feeling of this! • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Part of Life • Railways are integral part of daily life in small mountain towns. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

River Valley • Can’t you just feel what it’s like to spend time in this river valley? • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

NORTH - To ALASKA! #photographerlife #nikonphotographer #storytelling #livingphotography

Side by Side • Two rails living side by side… • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Pack Checked and Ready to Go • Camera packed ✅ Personal items packed ✅ Weight and size limits good ✅ Excitement in check 🤓😎🤪 Alaska here we come! • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #beartrip

Forest Switch Backs • Which rail would you take into the forest? • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

Gotta have a little down time to relax. Lily water colour work in progress#photographerlife #nikonphotographer #storytelling #watercolor

Rails & Rail Wayne’s Trains wouldn’t be trains without all the rails! For the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing a rail a day… just so you know these are pre-scheduled as I will be camping with Grizzlies… Enjoy! #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains

All About Lillies • I love how inspiration for my photography and art comes from my own backyard. These lovely flowers tell a wonderful story of perseverance growing where we did t know they would. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #watercolour

Painting Lillies • Down time with rehabbing my knee gives me an opportunity to explore with painting. Today, I explored Lillie’s. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #watercolour

Painting with me today • This week is all about rest the knee - perfect down time to practice and experiment with watercolour. Today was working with logs, water washes, and patience. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #watercolour

Ready for Measures • Join me for packing today. Getting personal items in suitcase, organizing, cleaning, and packing camera gear. All while watching the World Cup FIFA match. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #alaska #bears #wildlife #packing

Bear Trip Packing • I’m on it! One week out and my clothes are packet, camera gear spread all over the table, gets packed and weighed tomorrow. This means a week of just rehabbing knee and getting excited for the trip of a lifetime! • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #alaska #bears #wildlife

For today, I thought you’d like to hear Wayne‘s voice describing what it is to make all the little details. Enjoy! if you have any questions send them over and I’ll ask Wayne and share what he has to say.. #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains #miniaturetown

Scene Intricacies • What amazes me about I’ll things Wayne’s Trains are all the small intricate details. The windows, street signs, people, even realistic hydro poles. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains #miniaturetown

Rail Side Businesses • Back to Wayne’s Trains. Wayne’s town includes all the things - including rail side businesses. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains #miniaturetown

Morning botanicals … such wonderful surprises #photographerlife #nikonphotographer #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling

Repair Time • Real life happens in Wayne’s Miniature Town! In this scene a truck is broken down. So many details! Keep watching for more. • #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains #miniaturetown #classiccars

Wayne leaves no details out of his town. In this seemingly plain scene of a loading dock, are dozens of intricate details from weeds by the tracks, people working, even cracks in the concrete and window details. Amazing artistry. #nikon #nikonphotographer #storytelling #waynestrains #modeltrains