May 23, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x, Yellowstone
Landscape Portfolio | Still Water Yellowstone NP has so much for a photographer like Still Water. It’s a photographer’s paradise. Even with bald skies and no wind, Yellowstone never disappoints.
The Back Story I have captured images at this river for several years. For some reason, I have only had bald skies. Still, when you are visiting the park on a periodic basis, you get the weather you get. Notice the emphasis on the river’s clear water; not the skies.
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| Event | Driving Through Yellowstone |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 11/07/2010 10:14 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 41°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Hike to water’s edge, setup tripod, and click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 12-24mm zoom lens |
May 22, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Grand Tetons, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Road to Oxbow Bend Some folks claim Oxbow Bend to be the most photographed location in North America. It seems to be beautiful year around. On this particular day, this image appeared in the late morning at the edge of the nice light. For more information and images, see Grand Tetons | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story On this morning, after capturing images from daybreak, I went back to Oxbow Bend and this image just appeared. Actually, I captured numerous bracketed images in anticipation of a possible HDR, but they were not necessary.
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| Event | Late Morning at Oxbow Bend |
| Location | Grand Teton NP |
| Date/Time | 11/06/2010 11:37 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 43°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Came back to Oxbow Bend for late morning images, setup tripod, and click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200 mm zoom lens |
May 21, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2021, Grand Tetons, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Grand Teton Flats The Grand Tetons get many clear mornings. Low lying fog along the Snake River sometimes lingers into mid morning. Fall color in Teton country provides many contrasts between the flats and the mountains before he landscape becomes blanketed in snow. For more information and images, see Grand Tetons | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story After an early morning capturing images at Oxbow Bend, I drive around the flats looking for a scene out of the old west.
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| Event | Photo Trip to Grand Tetons |
| Location | Grand Teton NP |
| Date/Time | 11/06/2010 9:40 am Local Time |
| Weather | Fair | 41°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Wandering around the back roads then stop and use car as tripod. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200 mm zoom lens |
May 20, 2021 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D3x
Landscape Portfolio | Michigan Color As the evening light faded, this stop along M-115 came alive with color.
The Back Story A short evening drive sometimes pays big dividends.
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| Event | Hunt of Fall Color |
| Location | Near Cadillac MI |
| Date/Time | 10/02/2010 6:27 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 49°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Short walk from the road and a simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D3x with 70-200 mm zoom lens |
May 19, 2021 | AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G IF-ED, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Michigan, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Evening on the Lake What a beautiful end to a nice day on the lake! Just enough light remained to cast both color and shadows on the lake.
The Back Story The air was calm but small waves persisted on the lake. A long exposure would hopefully smooth the water. From the dock, I experimented with different exposures while waiting for the best shadow and color. With everything dialed into the camera, the calm wait for the best composition was quite pleasant.
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| Event | Quiet Moments on the Lake |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 5/31/2010 8:20 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 65°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Setup tripod on the dock, try several long exposures, and wait for the light. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 18-200 mm zoom lens |
May 18, 2021 | AF-S DX 12-24mm f4G IF ED, Daily Image 2021, Grand Tetons, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Snake River Shore Line at Oxbow Bend OxBow Bend is located along the Snake River near Great Tetons NP. It’s one of the most photographed places in the country. In this image, Mt. Moran stands majestic in the background. Several coyote packs could be heard in the distance. Also, black bear, grizzly bear, moose, elk, and wolves call this area home. Unfortunately, the wildlife did not appear except for a couple of river otters. However, the crisp, cold morning air, the light spring snow cover, and the calm, no wind quiet of this remote place made me appreciate the scene in front of my lens. As Mt. Moran became reflected in the Snake River and the morning shadows began to change, this composition appeared.
The Back Story To capture this image, I arrived at the the Ox Bow Bend turnoff a little before o’dark thirty. A light snow cover greeted me at the turnoff. Just after first light, I climbed down the slightly frozen river bank to river’s edge. Upon setting up my tripod behind several rocks, I waited for any wildlife that might amble by my position.
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| Event | Early Morning Photo Trip |
| Location | Oxbow Bend on the Snake River |
| Date/Time | 5/06/2010 6:28 am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 23°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Short walk to river’s edge, setup tripod, wait for the light. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 17, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2021, Illinois, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300
Landscape Portfolio | Walkway to Nature Springtime bursts with life at Crabtree Nature Center. From tree buds to turtles, spring brings to life all that is natural in northern Illinois. Nature preserves become more active during the spring. They can take us to another place and time, if we only venture over the walkway.
The Back Story Actually, this image took a while to develop. I visited Crabtree Nature Center on several occasions, a few days, apart while waiting for the color to turn. The color in this image finally came out.
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| Event | An Hour along Crabtree Nature Center Trails |
| Location | Crabtree Nature Center |
| Date/Time | 3/18/2010 8:30 am Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 47°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Multiple images, several different days, a tripod…a not so simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
May 16, 2021 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2021, Landscape Portfolio Posts, Nikon D300, Yellowstone
Landscape Portfolio | First Snow at Yellowstone Snows comes to Yellowstone early. It’s always fun to be their for one of it’s first snows. The light poked through the tree for just a few seconds. For more about Yellowstone NP, see Yellowstone NP Wild | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image was captured as a simple click, handheld.
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| Event | A Day Trip to Yellowstone NP |
| Location | Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 10/24/2009 1:55 pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 33°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click at highway turnout. |
| Gear | Nikon D300 with 12-24 mm zoom lens |
