A lynx at Horseshoe Lake near the Denali National Park Entrance.
Experience the thrill of a close encounter with a majestic Canada Lynx in this striking photograph. Captured along the Horseshoe Lake Trail near the entrance of Denali National Park, this square-cropped close-up portrait showcases the wild cat's alluring features, including the signature pointy black tufts of fur on its ears. The enigmatic gaze of the lynx, slightly off to the right, draws you into its mysterious world. As it calmly sat before me, the extraordinary moment of encountering this elusive big cat in the wild will remain etched in my memory forever. For more photos of this remarkable encounter, explore the August 21, 2022 Gallery.