Frosty Morning Along Obsidian Creek – It is not at all uncommon for frost to form during the early morning hours in early September at elevations above 8000 feet. This was the case on this particular morning. The cool crisp atmosphere along with the subtle white frost on the willows made for a crystal clear …
Cinnamon Black Bear – Cinnamon Colored Black Bear Near Indian Creek Campground, Yellowstone National Park. I am frequently asked just how close I was to this bear to get this image. Yellowstone National Park policy requires visitors to get no closer than 100 yards from bears and wolves. Additionally, there is a federal government requirement in …
Black Bear Cub – This bear cub was one of the two cubs born to the cinnamon-colored black bear pictured on this site. The two cubs had been sent up trees while the mother (sow) grazed on grasses and grubs in the area. When the sow was ready to move on she called the cubs …
Black Bear Cub on the Run – This bear cub was one of the two cubs born to the cinnamon-colored black bear pictured on this site. The two cubs had been sent up trees while the mother (sow) grazed on grasses and grubs in the area. When the sow was ready to move on she …
Black Bear Cub up a Tree – This bear cub was one of the two cubs born to the cinnamon-colored black bear pictured on this site. The two cubs had been sent up trees while the mother (sow) grazed on grasses and grubs in the area. When the sow was ready to move on she …
Dark-eyed Junco Up Close – This Junco was preened and ready for whatever comes next near Indian Creek Campground in Yellowstone National Park. On a morning walk, I found this Dark-eyed Junco taking a bath in a puddle of water. Eventually, it flew into a tree and began the tedious process of preening. When I …
Dark-eyed Junco – preened and ready for whatever comes next near Indian Creek Campground in Yellowstone National Park. On a morning walk, I found this Dark-eyed Junco taking a bath in a puddle of water. Eventually, it flew into a tree and began the tedious process of preening. When I made this photograph while the …