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Match 2015, Arches National Park with a bunch of new friends in a workshop.

Winter in Yellowstone is a magical time. This is Heart Spring, water around 180 deg F, simmering at the surface, in air temps this day around -10.

Lamar Canyon, the Sereghetti of America, Cottonwoods reflecting in the still waters of the Lamar River.

Shooting with a friend and using his awesome 1.4 Sigma Art. Beautiful evening. Beautiful sky.

The start of Antelope Canyon, the depth of colors and shapes is a mind blowing sensation

Between Mammoth and Gardiner in Yellowstone NP

One of the most amazing areas in the canyon.

This is part of my winter morning walk. The sun peeks through the trees, the steam from the marsh below rises, catching rays.

Near Drummond, ID Old farmhouse in the middle of a field of wheat, just waiting to be harvested.

There is a tricky road in AZ, goes down to Salt Creek Canyon, at the bottom there is a place to pull over and cool the brakes, (long steep switchbacks

Sunset lighting up the brush and Mittens.

Beautiful fishing stream but nothing biting, so switch from graphite rod to graphite tripod.

The White manufactured tour buses at Yellowstone, shot in front of Lake Hotel.

Pair of baby owls at the nest. Taking turns peeping out at the new crop of photographers

Mammoth Terraces, some trees and the runoff from the springs

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Hayden Valley, Yellowstone NP, mid-day while on a snowmobile trip. I worked in Yellowstone N for 7 winters, and had occasional opportunities to be out in the park to photograph. This tree is called the Tom Murphy tree, he has used it in many shots. I jave other shots of it as well, but was blessed to have a bison at the top of the ridge.

Time

It was a somewhat overcast day but as you can tell by the shadow, it was around noon. Day started early, leaving Old Faithful just after sun-up. Returned before dark.

Lighting

Natural Light

Equipment

Canon 5D Mk3 with a Tamron 150-600 lens Tripod was the seat and pack of the snowmobile.

Inspiration

Winter life in Yellowstone!

Editing

small amount of cropping, and just a little tweaking.

In my camera bag

My bag normally has a 2 Sigma ART lens (24 and 50mm), the Tampon and a Canon zoom. Tripod, etc.

Feedback

Get a self guided snowmobile pass in the lottery or book a photography tour thru one of the West Yellowstone guide groups, I recommend AlpenGuides and go in a vintage Bombardier.

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