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For years I have wanted to visit Yellowstone for a winter shoot. I have been to the park once during the summer months, but was not enamored with what I saw. Put off by the crowds of snap shooters and surreal reckless behaviors, I decided to wait for a winter opportunity before making a return trip. Because I am a teacher, I have been limited by student schedules for my entire working life. In September I made a snap decision to bundle some personal days and find a way to get to Yellowstone. Sadly, I only managed to put together two full days of shooting, but my time in the dead quiet of winter was an absolute blast... I had so much fun on this one snowy day during my brief stay, that I desperately hope to go back and spend more time hiking the park during the winter months...

I'll share four standouts for now and will likely post a second set in the future... for now, it's bison and one coyote shot.
thanks for giving these a look,
bruce


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Feb 03, 2018 at 11:53 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Must have been so beautiful. I love the second and last shot.

Birdie

Feb 03, 2018 at 12:22 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

That looks like a great trip!
Bob

Feb 03, 2018 at 12:58 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Excellent work and superb composition on these shots.

Feb 03, 2018 at 02:52 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Bruce, the second shot is just excellent, lots of texture in the snowfall. Definitely a wall hanger!

Regards.....Pete

Feb 03, 2018 at 03:27 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

That looks very peaceful, but you can have that cold weather ~ Ron

Feb 03, 2018 at 09:45 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

nicely captured Bruce

Feb 04, 2018 at 05:14 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

3 and 4 really brings out the stark reality of Yellowstone. lovely voted.

Feb 04, 2018 at 08:07 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Real nice set, Bruce.
Rex

Feb 04, 2018 at 11:33 PM

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birdied wrote:
Must have been so beautiful. I love the second and last shot.

Birdie

Thanks Birdie... thanks for giving these a look and commenting. Yellowstone has a wonderfully different character during the winter months.
regards,
bruce
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Bobg657 wrote:
That looks like a great trip!
Bob

It was a hoot... I recommend this experience for anyone who enjoys the photographic simplicity that winter can offer.
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louie champan wrote:
Excellent work and superb composition on these shots.

Thanks Louie... this is my favorite type of photography... just a few simple elements on which to concentrate.
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pliukait wrote:
Bruce, the second shot is just excellent, lots of texture in the snowfall. Definitely a wall hanger!

Regards.....Pete

Thanks pliukait... this was one of the first pics that I chose to print when I returned from my brief excursion.
regards,
bruce
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surfnron wrote:
That looks very peaceful, but you can have that cold weather ~ Ron

The cold is tough to endure, but it is the weather that keeps the people away and allows for a more contemplative photographic experience.
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kmunroe wrote:
nicely captured Bruce

Thank you!
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kdacharya wrote:
3 and 4 really brings out the stark reality of Yellowstone. lovely voted.

Thanks kdacharya... I can't wait to do another winter excursion to Yellowstone... thanks for the vote.
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surgemaster wrote:
Real nice set, Bruce.
Rex

Thanks Rex... I appreciate you giving the pictures a look.

Feb 05, 2018 at 05:19 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Beautiful images

Feb 07, 2018 at 12:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Wonderful experience and captures.

Feb 07, 2018 at 10:42 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Thanks for sharing these ! I too want to visit Yellowstone in the winter, hopefully in the next year or two !
Lovely images

Feb 07, 2018 at 10:50 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

That sounds fun. I like #1 & 2 best

Feb 07, 2018 at 11:19 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

Hey Bruce,

These are spectacular! Well done indeed. 3 & 4 are my favorites.

It really was a wonderful trip. I went with the intention of only shooting landscapes...if critters got in the pics, great. But I wish I had brought a longer lens along.

Looking forward to your next post from there.

Cheers,
David

Feb 08, 2018 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

zotography wrote:
Beautiful images

Thanks a lot!

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MedicineMan404 wrote:
Wonderful experience and captures.

Thanks... I live in cold, snowy and occasionally desolate MN, buy my current home does not hold a candle to drama of a Yellowstone winter.
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mrcolin2u wrote:
Thanks for sharing these ! I too want to visit Yellowstone in the winter, hopefully in the next year or two !
Lovely images

Thank you!
Do it! If you enjoy photographing simple elements, contrasting tones and the harsh elements of a North American winter, Yellowstone is a must see place to focus those lenses!
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AmbientMike wrote:
That sounds fun. I like #1 & 2 best

Thank you Mike!
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dbostock wrote:
Hey Bruce,

These are spectacular! Well done indeed. 3 & 4 are my favorites.

It really was a wonderful trip. I went with the intention of only shooting landscapes...if critters got in the pics, great. But I wish I had brought a longer lens along.

Looking forward to your next post from there.

Cheers,
David

Thank you David!
It was a really great trip despite the brevity of our stay and the uncertainty of the government shutdown. A three day tour barely scratched my itch

. I am looking to do a self-guided trip next year, as I think I am going to "base-camp" in one of the park's lodges with the hope to spend one night camping... it will be frightfully cold, but this is an experience I'd like to have before I decide that my aging body won't be able to handle it.

As for my own shooting habits, I shot a fairly equal mix of wildlife and landscapes... I just wish I had a bit more time to work the light at the edges of dawn and dusk.
regards,
bruce

Feb 08, 2018 at 09:03 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park

beautiful set

Feb 10, 2018 at 05:14 PM


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