Sunrise from the Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone

Sunrise from the Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone

Sunrise from the Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park taken last year. Captured with Canon 5D and Canon 24-105 L.

Juvenile Bald Eagle Flying – Yellowstone

If you are a frequent / regular visitor to my flickr account, you probably recognize this Juvenile Bald Eagle.   I just realized I hadn’t actually posted it on my blog here…so…her ya go This was taken in Yellowstone National Park Sept 22 2009. Captured with Canon 5D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L handheld.

Sunrise on Yellowstone Lake

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This was is from the archives. Taken in September 2009 during the sunrise over Yellowstone Lake on the first morning we were in Yellowstone.   Beautiful photo…goes to show how important it is to go back to your archives occasionally…you’ll probably find a gem that you missed at the outset. Captured with Canon 5D with Canon [...]

From the Archives – Electric Peak and Swan Lake in Yellowstone

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Another photograph from the archives. Taken in Yellowstone National Park.  This is Electric Peak with Swan Lake in the foreground. Taken with Canon 5D and Canon 24-105L.

Colorful Grand Prismatic Spring

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Here’s a photograph from my 2009 trip to Yellowstone. I grabbed what I thought would be a quick snapshot of the Grand Prismatic Spring and after snapping the photo, I saw these wonderful colors. I think it turned into more than a snapshot. Captured with Canon 5D and Canon 24-105L.

Bugling Elk at Yellowstone National Park

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I shared this photograph of a Bugling Elk that I captured at Yellowstone National Park last year but I wanted to post it again to highlight it. I’m pretty proud of this shot…I caught this Bull Elk at the perfect time.  While not the absolutely best technical photograph, it still works well I think. I [...]

Be ready for the photo opportunities

Gray Jay in the Grand Tetons

Tracie and I went to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons in 2009 and we got some amazing opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of some of those opportunities even though I wasn’t completely prepared or able to use my equipment to the best of my ability. Be Prepared [...]

My Six favorite photographs of 2009

Molton Barn & Grand Tetons

Happy new year everyone. I spent the day looking back on the travels of 2009 and the photographs I’ve taken.  Many were good, many not so good…some were excellent. I wanted to share the excellent ones with you…I hope you enjoy them too.

Tips for Great Photos during the Harsh Hour

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As photographers, we’ve been taught to get out early or late to get the best light and to pack up the cameras during the middle of the day.  This time of day, called the ‘harsh hour’ by some, finds most serious photographers relaxing rather than taking photographs. Would you be surprised to learn you can [...]

A few Gray Jay’s from Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons

Tracie and I got really lucky on our trip to Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons last month.  We got some great photos. Out of all the photos, I am most proud of my 2 Gray Jay photos….Both turned out wonderful. Taken with my Canon EOS 5D with Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens on and [...]

Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone

Grand Prismatic Springs Mist & Couple

Grabbed what I thought would be a quick snapshot of a couple walking through steam at Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park…and it turned into this. Taken with my Canon EOS 5D and Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Enjoy.

Landsacpes of Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons

I previously posted a slideshow that contained the various wildlife photos from our trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons…now it’s time for the landscape photos! Most taken with my  Canon EOS 5D and Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM. The first photo (sun & smoke photo) was taken  with my Canon EOS 5D and [...]

Pine Marten in Yellowstone National Park

I caught this pine marten at Sheepeater’s Cliff in Yellowstone National Park while we were resting. We pulled into this popular wildlife watching location (and great picnic area) to see what we could see…and I’m glad we did!   There were a ton of photographers with their Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM and Canon [...]

Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

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On our recent trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks, we used the Compass American Guides: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, 1st Edition book to guide as around the park. What a great book. We used this book on our recent trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons and couldn’t be happier with [...]

Wildlife and Birds of Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons

Tracie and I just spent 7 days in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton National Park and hated to come back home. I haven’t had a chance to get many photos processed but did get a chance to edit a few wildlife and bird photos and decided to throw a slideshow together for you. [...]