Nikon D200 Soup | Bison in Lamar Valley This Bison image comes from Lamar Valley on a cold February afternoon. Notice his heavy winter coat to protect him from Yellowstone’s hard, long winter. Bison are year round grazers requiring water every day. They eat primarily grasses, but will also eat flowering plants, lichens, and woody plant leaves. In the winter, they sweep their heads from side to side to clear the snow so they can eat the grasses below. Also, see American Bison | a 7 Image Story for more information and images of the American Bison.
The Back Story This image was a simple click after wading through a few feet of snow. The late afternoon light adds drama to the scene. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| Event | Day in Yellowstone |
| Location | Lamar Valley at Yellowstone NP |
| Date/Time | 2/20/2009 4:47pm Local Time |
| Weather | Fair Skies | 22°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Simple click after wading through a few feet of snow. |
| Gear | Nikon D200 with an AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 400mm (600mm) f/5.6 1/60s 0ev 100iso |
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