Chasing Giants. My Adventures Photographing Grizzly Bears - Volume One - Cynthia Starks

In the remote wilderness of Wyoming, Montana, Canada, and the Alaskan backcountry, Cynthia Starks has spent the last fifteen years face to face with one of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth: grizzly bears.

What began as a way of overcoming her fear turned first into understanding, and then into lifelong devotion. Chasing Giants is the raw, intimate story of that transformation told through breathtaking encounters, near-misses, quiet revelations, and hard-won trust in both animal and self. With a camera in hand and a heart pulled toward remote locations, Cynthia takes readers deep into bear country, capturing not just the strength and majesty of the giants she photographs, but also the soul-deep connection formed in a shared glance.

From iconic bears like 399 and Holly to anonymous coastal and inland mothers raising cubs against all odds, Cynthia's portraits tell stories of survival, motherhood, and resilience-echoes that mirror her own journey through injury, recovery, and the enduring call of the wild.