Ground Squirrel in Grass

Ground Squirrel in Grass

Ground Squirrel in Grass

One of the more common animals in Grand Teton National Park that often goes overlooked (literally) is the ground squirrel. These critters are found virtually everywhere in the region, constantly scouring the ground for food. While most people are staring at the bison, bears or birds, these creatures are scurrying along the ground underneath going completely unnoticed.… Keep reading...

Balsamroot Wildflowers and Rainbow

A Nature Photographer’s Most Important Tool

Arrowhead balsamroot wildflowers blooming below a rainbow stemming from a rain shower. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Yesterday I pushed myself to be up for sunrise, crawling out of bed at 5am. Since I’ve recently moved from northern Jackson to Wilson, Wyoming, the drive is a bit farther to be in most areas of Grand Teton National Park.… Keep reading...

Great-Horned Owlet in Cottonwood Tree

Great-Horned Owlet in the Gros Ventre Campground

Great-Horned Owlet in Cottonwood Tree

I feel as though I haven’t been posting very much lately, and I’m going to immediately blame the World Cup. There are certainly other factors at play though. Summers are a very busy time in Jackson Hole and spring has officially begun winding down to make way for summer and in addition to that, I recently moved from northern Jackson down to Wilson, Wyoming, just west of downtown Jackson.… Keep reading...

Teton Sunrise at Schwabacher Landing

Teton Sunrise from Schwabacher Landing

A colorful sunrise reflected in the calm waters at Schwabacher Landing. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I’ve been working on getting up more often for sunrise while there’s plenty of green on the ground, something I missed out on last summer. With it being my first summer up here then, I was surprised at how quickly things change around here.… Keep reading...

Arrowhead Balsamroot Wildflowers

Making the Best of Opportunities Through Photography

Arrowhead balsamroot wildflowers blooming below the Teton Mountains, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

We sometimes find ourselves running through many of the same patterns throughout many days of the week. Under these circumstances, it’s very easy to see how days become weeks and weeks become months, and so on. Often while we’re stuck in the patterns, someone will tell us about something amazing, and yet we’ll still find some reason not to move forward with it.… Keep reading...

Bison and Calf in Grand Teton National Park

Bison and Calf in Snow

A bison calf walks alongside its mother after a recent late-May snow in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

I don’t normally like to post images of animals with their backs to me, however I think this one makes for a nice exception. Upon driving toward Kelly, Wyoming the other day in Grand Teton National Park, I came across several herds moving around the Gros Ventre Campground.… Keep reading...