I was out before dawn hoping to get some shots of the elk battling, but instead found myself with a family of river otters.  It was still quite dark and they weren’t the most cooperative, but they were still a lot of fun to watch.  The entire morning was just beautiful. My tripod plate is … More Day 10 – River Otters!

I’ve left Yellowstone and am now down in the Tetons camping out at the Signal Mountain Campground.  Beautiful.

I had breakfast at Tumbleweed Cafe this morning.  The owner was ringing me up and remarked on how familiar I looked.  I told her I’d been here in May and she says “Oh! You’re hair is different.” Its so very strange to be remembered.  I dig it. lol I’m on the other end of the … More Day 8

Venturing out with my camera before dawn and before most people are up was complete bliss. I spent a good part of the day photographing beautiful landscapes.  The wildfire has added an interesting element to the atmosphere.  I felt like I had fantastic light throughout the day. I’d moved from the too crowded Mammoth campsite … More Day 7

Spent the morning checking out the contained wildfire here in Yellowstone and watching wolves.  Actually spotted quite a few wolves but none near enough where my lens would be of any use. For lunch, and to kill some time while the light was too bright too shoot, I went back to Tumbleweed.  I walk in … More Day 6

I headed out this morning to go see what the wildfire here in Yellowstone was doing.  Some decent light and I saw several wolves, but none near enough where my lens would be of any use. For lunch I went back to Tumbleweed. I walk in and the guy at the counter says ‘Wow, you’ve … More Day 6

Yellowstone seems much busier this trip than last.  I guess its still the midst of tourist season here.  The Mammoth campground is filling up by noon.  I’ve seen a few elk, but not much else yet.  I’m wondering how long I should stay and whether I should plan on spending more time in the Grand … More Day 5, Lots of people!

Last night I stayed up a while listening to some coyotes who seemed to be arguing.  After a while they sort of sounded like hyenas.  I’m a little surprised I wasnt dreaming odd things last night. This morning I woke up at 5:14, my body not realizing that I’m two time zones away now…it being … More Day Four, Amazing

I adore South Dakota.  SD is where I suddenly feel like I’m where I want to be.  South Dakota on paper: fields, fences, cows, hills.  In reality: every mile is a painting.  And the badlands are something else entirely. I’d camped in Badlands National Park before, but in the campground right near the diner, gift … More Day 3 – South Dakota

I imagine this is what it sounds like inside a popcorn popper.