Yellowstone

Azzaro

Beautiful shot, Joel....... azzaro

schmoo

kdog wrote:

Funny story, I was snowshoeing through a meadow and there were two of them lying down in the snow that I didn't see until I was fairly close to them. Nothing much to do at that point but walk right by them as they glared at me. I was careful not to make eye contact and tried to make it obvious that I was just passing by, and not walking toward them. They were cool.

Glad this story did end up "Funny" and not "tragic!" Nice catches, Joel and it looks like you had an awesome time there. Jealous.

kdog

Thanks Azzaro and Schmoo.

Schmoo, the bison seem like pretty copacetic beasts if left alone. You just don't want to get in their face. They can move much faster than you would ever expect when they want to. I've even seen them jump over guard rails. Pretty amazing for an animal that weighs a ton.

Here are pair I stumbled across in the field while snowshoeing.

Secluded Valley

Great shots, Joel. My favorite is the shot of the bison looking at you. I leave for Yellowstone tomorrow (to say I'm excited would be the understatement of the year!)

Kristine


P.S. May is one of my favorite times to visit.

kdog

Yellowstonegirl wrote:

Great shots, Joel. My favorite is the shot of the bison looking at you. I leave for Yellowstone tomorrow (to say I'm excited would be the understatement of the year!)

Kristine


P.S. May is one of my favorite times to visit.

Thanks, Kristine! With user name like YellowstoneGirl, you are obviously a connoisseur. You'll have a great time. Most of the serious nature photographers I met agree with you -- late April or early May is a really good time to go. I'll have to figure out a way to get back there then. Hmm...

Cheers,
-joel

Thwack

Looks like a great trip and another batch of great shots!