Wolves are a controversial subject no matter which way you look at it. I can’t even mention “wolf” on my Facebook page without seeing comments erupting into the comment feed about how much they’re destroying the planet, causing global warming, and will be the future cause of the Sun going supernova.… Keep reading...
The snow is starting to melt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and with the reemergence of grass and plants come visitors from all over the world to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, among others. To locals of Jackson Hole, it’s a love/hate relationship mostly because the tourism keeps the local economy quite healthy, but most visitors are completely ignorant of how to behave around wildlife, causing many problems both seen and unseen.… Keep reading...
Most people nowadays are well aware that wolves and grizzly bears are controversial species. Regular readers of this blog know that I am passionate about the well-being of these predatory animals. Most people think that all the controversy stems from them potentially eating ranchers’ cattle stock. The truth is, that’s just a scapegoat.… Keep reading...
Northern lights can be a mesmerizing sight in the sky. An enigmatic phenomenon, they inspire and delight both kids and adults lucky enough to see them. Despite popular belief, it is possible to see them in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As such, there are first a couple of common myths that I’d like to debunk.… Keep reading...
Everybody here in Jackson Hole, Wyoming loves the scenery. They love much of the wildlife as well. As long as it’s simply eating grass from a field, they can’t get enough of it. On many occasions, these people even feed many of the more docile wildlife that wander around town: moose; deer; elk; even foxes.… Keep reading...
Many people think that just because they learn how to operate in Manual mode (M), that they need to keep it there to get the best shots. I can’t even begin to tell you how many great photos I would have missed if there were any truth to that.
The simple fact is, the other modes are there to help you get important shots when time is a factor, such as with wildlife.… Keep reading...