Snowy Bison

In one week, I journey back to Yellowstone National Park. To say I am excited is a gross understatement. Shaped by the extreme cold, snow, and ice, winter is a magical time in Yellowstone. Everything, already beautiful, is extra breathtaking. One could go with the intent to photograph only the landscape and be happy. Sculpted by wind, snow-covered grasslands roll in a mesmerizing palette of white. Trees, gripped by ice, stand stoically against the elements. Towering mountain peaks, wrapped in winter's grip, draw your imagination. Along rivers and thermal pools, rising steam entices your creative eye. The winter landscape here is captivating, but the wildlife, already majestic, seems extra regal against the harsh conditions. The Yellowstone Ecosystem hosts an abundance of animals to photograph, but the opportunity to photograph bison covered in snow and frost was the initial appeal to me. It still is. Already, I am anticipating opportunities to do so again. Of all the places I go, Yellowstone is at the top of my list for creating environmental portraits of animals. Capturing wildlife in its natural environment is good, but the story, especially in the extreme winter conditions of Yellowstone, speaks volumes to me. It is still a week away, but I am hoping snow, cold, steam, and bison will be waiting for me in beautiful Yellowstone.

Photograph What You Feel

Nikon Z9

Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF Lens with FTZ Adaptor

ISO: 1600

APT: f6.3

EXP: 1/1600th of a Second on a Gitzo Tripod with RRS BH55 Ballhead