Yellowstone has never really been known for it’s bird photography. When one thinks of Yellowstone it’s always the big guys, the Bison, Elk and Bighorn Sheep. Then of course is the predators, grizzlies and wolves. Well the Trumpeter Swan has gotten lots of attention over the last few decades for having gone from an endangered [...]

Yesterday we had a very stormy day with snow and wind all day long. The wind kept most critters down but it doesn’t seem to affect the Bison, heck the kids were even playing a bit. The morning consisted of this lovely stormy weather that really captures the true feeling of Yellowstone in winter. The [...]

Ah early mornings and the surprises that come with them. As we get past the entrance of the park we find ourselves yet again driving along the Madison River. The early morning brings the frost from the previous night, normally it creates great crusty clumps on the Bison fur but it also does wonders for [...]

A couple days ago we had a little adventure at Fountain Paint Pots. As already blogged the scenery was yet again magnificent at the geyser basin. On the opposite side of the basin as we headed up the road towards the Madison, we stopped to look back at the Bison that were in the steam [...]

Early morning shooting is always fun. The temperature is low and the critters move slowly. The Elk and Bison stay hunkered down during the night to stay warm. In the early morning they are usually covered in ice and snow making them look really cool. Their brown and tan pelts stand out well when covered [...]