Geminid Meteor Above Moulton Barn

12 Favorite Photos from 2023

January

A pine forest tapering off below the Teton Mountains at sunrise. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The dead of winter is always a beautiful time in Jackson Hole. During this January we were in the midst of consistent below-average temperatures with above-average snow. As a result, I did my best to head out and capture some of the wildlife and landscapes of the area.… Keep reading...

Merganser Duck Flapping Wings in Fog

Best Birding Spots in Jackson Hole

Merganser Duck Flapping Wings in Fog
Common Merganser

It might be the larger mammals that get all the attention in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park, but the area is also ripe with exceptional birding opportunities! Below is a short list of places in Grand Teton National Park, as well as outside of it in other parts of Jackson Hole, that provide exceptional birding.… Keep reading...

Large Elk Herd Migrating Up Miller Butte

Best Photos from 2022

The sun rising above the Gros Ventre Mountains and the southern end of Jackson Hole covered in fog. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

This year was far more productive than in years past thanks to plentiful opportunities that I began to take advantage of in the spring. While the year began at a relatively slow start, I completely embraced moving back to Kelly, Wyoming after living in Victor, Idaho, making the most of every opportunity.… Keep reading...

Out of Place Cow in Desert

The Cattle in the Desert Paradox

A cow completely out of place grazing in the arid deserts. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

I’m standing at the base of Jackson Lake Dam, my position normally below about 20-30 feet of water, or in this case, ice. Severe drought has gripped Jackson Hole and the western United States, evidenced by the lake, now restored to its pre-dam levels, as well as the scarcity in snowfall this season.… Keep reading...

Sun Shining Through Fall Aspen Trees

Five Favorite Images from 2021

It’s been a few years since I’ve done a “best of” post for the year. In past years, I’ve typically picked an image from each month that I enjoyed the most. In recent years though, my productivity in photography has dwindled, not even affording me that kind of selection anymore. This was due to a number of factors that held me back, but I’ve made the effort to reverse this trend beginning in the fall, which is why the five favorites I chose from this past year all from within the last two months.… Keep reading...