p.1 #1 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park
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
p.1 #10 · One Wintery Day in Yellowstone National Park
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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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.
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
