Grizzly Bear 399 in Evening

12 Favorite Photos from 2024

Having gotten much more into birds in the last couple of years, I wanted to push myself to get some more compelling bird photos. Fortunately, I was able to make a noticeable improvement from the photos I acquired the previous year, as well as even earlier in this year. Naturally, I also kept my eye toward every other aspect of natural beauty in the area, providing me with plenty of scenic delights and gorgeous wildlife encounters.… Keep reading...

Ducks Swimming in Flat Creek

Sunrise over the National Elk Refuge

I often come back to the Flat Creek Overlook on the National Elk Refuge. It makes for an ideal location for a number of different types of photos. These can range from winter waterfowl shots, to birds in flight, or even, as is the case here, landscapes.

On this particular morning, I was preparing to pick someone up shortly after sunrise for a guided trip nearby.… Keep reading...

Sun Rising Over Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Sunrise at Inspiration Point

Sun Rising Over Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point is easily the most hiked trail in Grand Teton National Park. Every year, millions of people stand on this sturdy outcropping of rock overlooking the sparkling waters of Jenny Lake. Every year, crowds of people clog the trail, clamoring for the ideal spot to take their photos that will define the memory of their hike.… Keep reading...

Sun Rising Beyond Backpacking Campsite

Rediscovering a Love for Backpacking

Sun Rising Beyond Backpacking Campsite

It had been years since I last enjoyed the wilderness from within a tent, especially a mountain wilderness. After undergoing major life changes, I was ready to get the backpack on once again, and sleep among the local wildlife. With snow still thick in the higher elevations, my first choice was the Lower Paintbrush Camping Zone in the Teton Mountains of Grand Teton National Park, also known as, my home.… Keep reading...