Tag: winter

Success! At last.

    Once again I arrived in Lamar Valley just after 5 a.m.  But, this morning, all was dark.  The moon was behind the clouds and all I could make…
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As Winter Begins

After the south gates close us off from the interior of Yellowstone, we begin to settle into times on the Northern Range.  If you want to spend your days in…
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The moments between drama and quiet

So often an animal walks by and we take a few shots until it is out of sight and then go on to the next thing - the next creature…
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The Journey

Things have been a little slow in Yellowstone for the past several days.  No new snow to speak of, mild temperatures and a lot of people visiting, particularly photographers that…
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Meal time

Warm day in yellowstone, after a day of snow fall yesterday.  Been some crazy winter weather with not enough snow and very few very cold days.  Nice for standing out…
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An Ungulate landscape sort of day

We began today at 13 degrees below zero!  Yes, beyond cold.  Particularly when I was out there photographing the newest wolf prints alongs side the road in Soda Butte Valley.…
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Where have all the coyotes gone?

I am so very sad to report that our coyotes are getting killed right and left.  It seems that we lost three just this week - most likely the three…
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Frozen Trees

Today was freezing and much of Lamar, the places that we wanted to see, was fogged over. The Lamar Canyons returned to a carcass that they abandoned a week ago…
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From blizzard to sunshine

When I walked out the door this morning the wind nearly blew me back inside.  In fact, I did step back in and shut the door.  Should I go or…
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Diamonds

Early morning, cold with the sun rising earlier, I was able to see that nothing was bothering the bison carcass on the Blacktail and so on I went, towards the…
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! I just returned from spending 4 nights at the Buffalo Ranch in Lamar Valley and what a wonderful time it was.  We watched wildlife, hiked to…
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The Coyote vs the Elk

Two mornings ago, on my way into the park and before I visited the big horn sheep, my day was greeted by a number of elk standing on a hill…
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Fall meets Winter and a Pine Marten came Calling

By Deby Dixon The day began cold with sun filtering through the clouds and fresh snow covering the higher elevations.  My ultimate goal was to make it over Dunraven but…
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