Smaller & tighter captures compliment the big vistas.
I’ve been collecting a bunch of images that didn’t seem to fit in the Daily Updates pages very well. I managed to squeeze a few in along the way. The subjects on this page caught my eye and prompted me to stop to capture them. They might not be “wall hangers”, but I enjoy photographing them.
Knots and Aged Timber: These little gems are abundant in the park. This is a split from one of the big limber pines found around the String Lake junction area.
Sand Bar: I shot down into the water from the bridge over Pacific Creek for this one. There’s roughly 4″ of water flowing over these underwater sand drifts.
Exposed Roots: This was taken along the water of String Lake on an overcast morning.
Pine Boughs and Water Drops: Rainy days add one extra dimension for a very common subject.
Cabin Details: There are lots of historic old cabins around the valley. This detail was taken at the historic old Bar-B-C dude ranch.
Rusting Vehicle: Also taken at the Bar-B-C ranch. This is the only such vehicle in the Park, however they are common around the country.
Instrument Panel: Same vehicle.
Broken Glass: The Bar-B-C ranch is loaded with small detail shots like this one.
Fall Aspens: Taken along the Moose-Wilson Road. Fall is always a great time to capture images like this. The window of opportunity is usually small.
Burnt Bark: Textures from old trees are a work of Mother Nature and years of exposure. There are lots to go around!
Bark Texture: Most trunks are round, and as a result, create a few focus issues. This old tree along String Lake has a flat side, allowing me to keep the texture in a single focal plane.
Stuck Leaf: This aspen leaf was stuck to the window on the back of my van.
During the Fall, leaves fall to the ground and turn brown. This layer of leaves fell into a small puddle of water, preserving them at least temporarily and giving me a unique look. I shot this one with the aperture stopped down to attempt to keep all of the leaves in focus. I also shot it at F/2.8 at an angle and moved the focal plane around in the scene. I liked them, too.
Warped Window Frame: Taken at Bar-B-C Ranch. This one highlights how the structures have twisted and shifted over they years.
Millionaires and Poets stayed at the historic Bar-B-C. That’s what the kiosk sign says anyway. Many a famous derriere probably sat on that porcelain pot!
Steam Valve: This pipe came out of some sort of old boiler tank at Bar-B-C ranch.
Teton Reflections: Taken on the back side of the Chapel of the Transfiguration.
Door Knob: This was taken at an old cabin along the Moose-Wilson Road. The buildings were torn down a few years ago.
Mormon Gate: Taken in front of the Bed and Breakfast on Mormon Row.
Morning Mailboxes: Taken near Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis on a very early winter morning. Common subjects can be appealing with the right light.
The Collection: Taken from the road with a telephoto lens of a wall in Kelly.
Winter’s Grip: Many Teton visitors will never see opportunities like this.
Shane Cabin Fence: Not long after this photo was taken, the old fence was replaced with a new buck rail fence. Long shadows and snow change this familiar scene.
Backlit American Flag: This flag waves most days over the park entrance station at Moose.
Bubble: Large drops of collected rain water were falling into a small pool at String Lake last September. They created large bubbles that lasted only a minute or so each. I got up close and personal to capture a few unique shots.
Fall: Many people head to Oxbow Bend during the fall, but there are lots of other colorful opportunities. This was taken along Slide Lake last year.
Fireweed and Freeloaders: Wildlife comes in all sizes and shapes.
Flowers and Leaves are always appealing “small subjects”. They start changing into their fall colors in September and can be found well into October.
Longhorn Skull and Snow: Some specific shots last only a day, or less. The fresh snow on this skull would have melted within hours. It was on the side of a cabin in Kelly, but I haven’t seen it in a long time.
Captured Leaf: Season’s can change abruptly and occasionally offer up some unusual combinations.
Owl Head: A few years ago, I was taking photos of Great Gray Owls. One flew to a post directly in front of me and continued hunting. This is the back of its head. This delicate texture found me!
Comments: I could add hundreds or even thousands of images to this page. Some photographers specialize in big game and predator wildlife while some specialize in landscapes. There are days when neither are cooperating. Tight images are great for filling time and can offer opportunities for experimentation and practice. Textures and small subject matter are much more prevalent in the park — and everywhere for that matter. I seldom print these images, but I like knowing I have them in my catalog.
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