Photographers are invited to share their favorite winter images of the region with the public during the Fifth Annual Winter Photo Festival to be held next month in West Yellowstone, Mont. Continue Reading →
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How I got that shot: Red fox hunting along the Yellowstone River
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When I first spied the red fox in Yellowstone National Park, we were heading down from Canyon Village to the area around Fishing Bridge and Steamboat Point to try and find a grizzly bear we had seen the day before. It was late October, and I was in the backseat of our rented SUV, with another photographer driving and a third in the front passenger seat. There was a lot of snow on the road, so we were going slowly and as usual, since I was not driving, I was spotting: looking off into the distance for wolves, bison, coyotes, river otters or any other creatures we could find. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Photos & Videos, Wildlife, fox, how i got that shot, photography, red fox, yellowstone photography
Cody to launch ‘Spring Into Yellowstone’ birding and wildlife festival in May
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Working with a wide range of partners, the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is launching Spring Into Yellowstone, a birding and wildlife festival that will include guided trips, interactive forums and a trade show May 15-19. Much of the event will focus on bird-watching and photography, as organizers aim to tap into a national community of 48 million self-identified birders who spend more than $35 billion annually on the hobby, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue Reading →
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Wyoming, Yellowstone and Grand Teton in photos and time-lapse videos
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Two recently posted high-definition videos offer a great look at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, as well as some of the wild landscapes around the rest of Wyoming. Continue Reading →
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Got Elk? Luck and preparation yield an arresting Yellowstone coyote photo
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When I look at this image I remember it as lucky shot. But to paraphrase Louis Pasteur, "Luck favors the prepared." When this coyote crossed the road in front of me that January day in the Lamar Valley, I knew where the carcass was, and I had the right lens and tripod already set. The coyote crossed the road, looked back at us and I took the shot. I was lucky and prepared. Continue Reading →
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How I Got that Shot: A close encounter with Canyon Pack wolves in Yellowstone
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Even though they saw us, the Canyon Pack wolves continued their approach to the Firehole River, intent on getting a drink. At that point, it was just us and them. "Unbelievable," I thought, and turned my telephoto lens from the great blue heron to the Canyons to start shooting. Continue Reading →
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Autumn wildlife and color changes in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
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Locals living around Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks cherish autumn as a time with fewer crowds, cooler weather, abundant wildlife and dramatic displays of changing colors, making it a favorite season among many to visit and photograph the parks. If you've spent some time in past Septembers or Octobers visiting the parks, then you'll no doubt be planning a return trip. If you've never visited during the fall, then take a look at two wonderful videos by acclaimed photographers showcasing the inviting beauty of the fall flora and fauna in both parks. Continue Reading →
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How I Got That Shot: Wolf-Bison standoff at Otter Creek in Yellowstone
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It happened at Otter Creek in Yellowstone National Park in October. The female bison (known as a cow) wasn't feeling very well. You could tell that just by watching her. She was lethargic, and never moved very far away from a small meadow she had chosen. Had she felt better, I would have expected her to join the bison herd less than a mile away. It was also pretty clear that the wolf knew she was vulnerable. Continue Reading →
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How I Got That Shot: Yellowstone river otter with cutthroat trout
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North American river otters are a playful lot, and fun to watch. They generally have litters of two or three pups, and are normally not camera shy. Typically, the pups are raised by their mom, and dad is long gone. Otters in Yellowstone National Park can often be found year-round in the Lamar River. But in late June or early July, one or two families will move into Trout Lake, where the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout begin to spawn. Continue Reading →
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Photographer finds overlooked beauty in badlands east of Yellowstone Park
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While most photographers around the greater Yellowstone area work hard to capture an idealized image of a particularly famous and beautiful place, a Powell, Wyo. man has spent years focusing on the often overlooked beauty in the region's badlands and forgotten places. "I've often felt that Wyoming hides some of its most wonderful resources in plain site," said Rob Koelling, an English professor at Northwest College who has a passion for photographing what he jokingly calls "the ugly places" in the state. Continue Reading →