October 31th, 2019 – Thursday – Halloween!
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Happy Halloween! Here are a couple of archived Feature Posts!
Mt. Moran:I had planned on going to String Lake if clouds were in the forecast, however weather reports called for clear skies. I stayed home until the clouds started rolling in. I went there because this is the last day of vehicle access to the middle section of the Teton Park Road…sometimes called the Inner Park Loop Road. Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm Lens, Handheld.
Frozen String Lake and Mt. Moran: There is still a thin ribbon of open water in String Lake, but it is mostly frozen. The area will reopen on May 1st. Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm Lens, Handheld.
Mt. Moran: Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm Lens, Handheld.
Mt. Moran and String Lake Pano: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens,Handheld.
Ice Patterns: Taken at String Lake. Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm Lens, Handheld.
Feathery Ice Clump: Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm Lens, Handheld.
Moose on Ice: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moose On Ice: These big boys have a lot of trouble slipping across a frozen stream. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Trumpeter Swan: There are quite a few wild Trumpeters along Flat Creek now! Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 30th, 2019 – Wednesday
Hey! Today and tomorrow are the last two days to access the middle sections of Moose-Wilson Road and Teton Park Road (Inner Park Loop Road).
The Elk Reduction Program begins this Saturday! Hint: Be prepared to wear hunter orange in the hunt zones.
McKenna Pro Metallic Print Sale: (Ends Tomorrow) Buy 2 Get 1 Free 12×18 Metal Prints: Promo Code M1218: “Photographers and their customers alike love our vibrant metal prints. This October buy 2 get 1 12×18 metal print for free! We use high-heat technology and ChromaLuxe
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Badger and Ground Squirrel: I went out to the National Elk Refuge to check on the Bighorns. I saw a few initially, but they were way too far out. I drove on through the Refuge and spotted a Badger carrying around a Uinta Ground Squirrel. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Badger and Ground Squirrel: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bighorn Lamb: When I drove back through, Bighorns were near the road. I counted 23 of them. The only large ram in the group had already crossed the road and was working his way up the butte. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bighorn Lamb: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 29th, 2019 – Tuesday
LensAlign: Okay…I’m a wimp! When I woke up this morning, it reminded me of a Quaker Oats commercial with low temperatures, snow flying, and wind howling. I stayed home and tried to keep warm. Later in the morning, FedEX delivered my Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens. I sent it in for service at the Tamron Service Center. The paperwork mentioned they had cleaned it, replaced a couple of parts, and calibrated it. I waited until the wind died down a little and made initial adjustments with the lens on my D5. Normally, I’d AF Fine tune my Nikon D850 and Nikon D500 at the same time, but didn’t want to brave the north wind any longer.
Trumpeter Swan: I did a quick run over to the Boyle’s Hill Swan Pond to test it out on something with either feathers or fur. The Wetlands Society guy was there so I asked him a few questions. A few wild Swans are moving into the valley already. He said that normally starts after the first week of November. There are 13 captive breeders at the pond right now. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Elk Herd: Most years, there is a herd of Elk hanging around west of town. I saw them on my way to Boyle’s Hill, but they were bedded down. I went back to find them up and moving around. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Elk Cows: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Elk Bulls: I didn’t see any huge bulls, but there were a couple of nice ones along the back edge of the herd. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Elk: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 Lens, Handheld.
Other Wildlife: I heard Grizzly 399 was seen on Sunday. I also heard of a few more sightings of Bighorns on the National Elk Refuge.
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October 28th, 2019 – Monday
Schwabacher Landing Pano: In can either blame or credit my wife for this photo. I had to get up at 5:00 am to take her to the airport. I decided to stay out and get a few morning shots instead of heading back home to catch the last hour or so of sleep. It was a nice morning! Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-24mm Lens, Tripod.
I mentioned it was a nice morning, but it was also very cold! My truck thermometer read 1ºF when I was taking the early morning shots. I created this video for Instagram which talks about taking photos in the cold. Check it out!
Schwabacher Landing: Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-24mm Lens, Tripod.
The Bull and Buck Mountain: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Bull Moose: This bull was along the East Boundary Road…that’s great because I didn’t really want to hike too far from the truck today! Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 27th, 2019 – Sunday
Yesterday afternoon, I noticed it was snowing heavily in town so I jumped in the truck and headed into the park. I had hoped to find moose with heavy snow falling. When I found the moose, it was snowing “lightly” with gusty wind. It was a day most people would have preferred sitting in front of a TV watching college football. The photo below was taken while trying to do the short video I posted on Instagram. I have to admit, I’d much rather be on the back side of a camera than IN the lens of a camera, but maybe I am getting into it a little now. The videos on Instagram are not professionally produced…just me and my iPhone! You see the photos here, but these little clips give you an insight on how they were taken.
I drove down the Canyon today hoping to photograph a few Mountain Goats, and hoping there would be a layer of snow on the ground. I made the drive but didn’t see a single goat.
I like to challenge myself to take at least a couple of photos each day so I poked around the little town of Alpine.
Catch As Catch Can: Definition: “The best one can do with whatever is available; by whatever means or in any way possible. Catch as catch can is used as an adjective used to describe using whatever methods or materials are available.” Well…that’s what I did today! Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Caboose Details: I don’t think there ever was a railroad in Alpine, but one of the saloons down there has a caboose next to it. I doubt the people that designed and manufactured these elements ever thought anyone would ever consider them photo worthy but I see the art in their efforts. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Wagon: I stopped at Hoback Junction to take a photo of this old wagon. I’ve photographed it in other years, but usually when it is covered with snow. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Wagon: Instagram seems to work best with squares. I’ve been “seeing squares” a lot more lately. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 26th, 2019 – Saturday
New Feature Post! Shoshone – 2019
This new page has lots of Moose photos, including some I never posted. Click the link above or the photo below!
Great Horned Owl: I have been working on a new Feature Post about Shoshone (my favorite moose). Sign up to follow this site to get a notification! This owl was in a cottonwood tree south of Jackson. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Red Leaves: These leaves were in a small bush near the Great Horned Owl. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 25th, 2019 – Friday
Bull Moose: I received a notice they Mountain Goats were out early, but decided to go for Moose again today. Good call! I found seven or more bulls and numerous cows along the Gros Ventre. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Bull Moose with Mt. Moran Backdrop: I put my Nikon D850 on the Sigma lens today. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Lip Curl: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
On the Sage Flats: I only needed 210mm for this shot, but like the option to spread out to 60mm if needed. I sent my Tamron 150-600mm lens in to Tamron Service to get it cleaned and tuned up. The shipping was $27 and they pay to send it back. There was no charge for the cleaning and new collar. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
On the Sage Flats: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Bull Moose: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Backlit Bull: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Wigeons: I stopped at the pond north of the Visitor’s Center on my way home. This group of ducks found an opening in the frozen pond. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Cattails: Also photographed at the pond. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 24th, 2019 – Thursday
Mountain Goat: Kerry Singleton let me know she has been seeing a few Mountain Goats showing up in the Snake River Canyon. I drove down this morning and found three nannies and one kid. This one was taken while everything was still in shadows. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Mountain Goat: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Mountain Goat Nanny: Right now, two of the three nannies were nice and white with their new winter fur. One was already a bit scruffy. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Mountain Goat: Given the choice, I would prefer to photograph Mountain Goats with a layer of snow and on the rocky faces. Snow is in the forecast for Saturday night. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Mountain Goat: A few Bighorn Sheep have been seen on Miller Butte on the National Elk Refuge already. I am looking forward to good photo opportunities this year for both! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Mountain Goats of the Snake River Canyon:
This page contains a lot of information, including maps, for finding the Mountain Goats. Also, don’t forget this site’s Search tool. It can be found either in the right navigation bar (on a desktop computer) or at the bottom of each page if on a smart phone or pad.
Mountain Goat Country: Mountain Goats were introduced in this area. Some of them have made their way into Grand Teton National Park where a program has been announced to eradicate them. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Miller House: This shot was still in my camera from yesterday afternoon. I was checking to see if I could find any of the Bighorns there. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 23rd, 2019 – Wednesday
Sparring Bull Moose: Lots of Moose photos today! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Shoshone: It was great to see this big bull again today. I found five bulls and two cows. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Shoshone: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Sparring Bull Moose: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Shoshone: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Bison Bull: A nice sized herd of Bison were scattered on both sides of Mormon Row. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bison Bull: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Rolling Bison Bull: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Rolling Calf: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Irrigation Ditch: I took this one at the TA Moulton Barn during a short break in the clouds. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Peach House: A few seconds of light on the John Moulton Homestead. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Chambers Homestead: This is a “stacked” focus image, created from two photos. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Today, I obtained my Winter permit to guide on the National Elk Refuge this year!
I have numerous openings available in October and November!
I offer year round photo tours in Grand Teton National Park. Seasons are changing! Book now! Click the image for additional information.
Client Comments: “As a published and passionate photographer, I recognized Michael Jackson’s extraordinary skills as a photographer. Today I learned more about composition and creative technical ideas than I ever could have imagined.” G.S., Jackson Hole
October 22nd, 2019 – Tuesday
Moose – Slim Jim: I did a quick run into the Park. Thick clouds made for dark shots at slow shutter speeds. This bull was cross the Gros Ventre Road near the roundabout. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorns: I was just thinking I hadn’t been seeing many Pronghorns lately…then saw this small herd in the sage flats north of Kelly. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorn Trio: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Ring-necked Duck: I spotted a few Buffleheads along Flat Creek, so I stopped to check them out. They flew off before I had a chance to get a good image. This Ring-necked Duck was swimming by so I snapped off a few of him. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Great Horned Owl: This owl was tucked into a willow tree. Besides the fact it was sleeping, I couldn’t find a clean shot. I think of these kinds of captures as “record shots”. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
I was only out for two hours…finding a few subjects, but none of them were “portfolio quality” images. Still, I was out and I gave myself a “chance” to capture something better than something I already have.
October 21st, 2019 – Monday
Note: These Moose photos were taken Sunday afternoon, then processed and uploaded for Monday’s post.
Resting Moose in the Snow: Tip!!!!! If you shoot during a snow storm, shoot a lot of photos! Often, a flake will be covering the eye of an animal. It helps to be able to choose one with a clear eye or eyes. This photo was taken hand held at 1/50th second. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Snow King in Snow Storm: This one was taken at 1/80th second. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Snow King and Cow: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Cow Moose in Light Snow: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Snow King Lip Curl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Snow King: This is a beautiful Moose! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Snow King: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Antique Clock: This group isn’t really a Tetons set, but kept me busy this afternoon. I kept walking by this beautiful old clock and thinking it deserved a few photos. Nikon D850 and Nikon 80-200mm Zoom Micro Lens, Tripod.
Clock Cherub: These images were captured with a vintage Nikon 80-200 zoom micro lens. Nikon D850 and Nikon 80-200mm Zoom Micro Lens, Tripod.
Clock Cherub: Nikon D850 and Nikon 80-200mm Zoom Micro Lens, Tripod.
Clock Face: A Nikon D850 has built in software to capture “stacks” of images, but in this case, I liked the idea of having out of focus areas on each side. This was a single shot capture at 3 seconds, F/9, and ISO 100. I turned on the 3 second shutter delay, too. Nikon D850 and Nikon 80-200mm Zoom Micro Lens, Tripod.
October 20th, 2019 – Sunday
Bannock: Taken from the Highway near Antelope Flats Road. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
TA Moulton Barn: It occurred to me today that I have been taking all of my photos lately with my Nikon D5. This morning, with the new layer of snow, I put the new Sigman 60-600mm lens on my Nikon D850 to give it a test drive. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
TA Moulton Barn: The extra 90mm on the short end of this lens makes it a strong “all-in-one” landscape/wildlife lens! Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Peach House: It also works great as landscape lens at long distances. I shot this one from Antelope Flats Road. Notice the leaves still on the aspens as late as October 20th! Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moulton Barn Outhouse: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moulton Barn Outhouse: Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
John Moulton Homestead Barns: Telephoto lenses allow me to “see” shots differently. Today’s fresh layer of snow helped make each shot more interesting. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Murphy Homestead: This is a handheld four shot Pano set shot with the Sigma 60-600mm Lens, stitched in Lightroom. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bison Bulls: Ahhh! A more traditional use of a telephoto lens! It took this photo along Mormon Row Road. Nikon D850 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 19th, 2019 – Saturday
Bull Moose – Snow King: I was lucky to spot this bull, early this morning. He finally moved to an area I could shot without too many distractions. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bull Moose -Snow King: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bull Moose – Snow King: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bull Moose – Snow King: This bull is hanging around in town. I’ve heard of a couple of Black Bears around town and even a Mountain Lion. I woke up in the night a couple of nights ago to see a Raccoon in the back yard. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 18th, 2019 – Friday
Moods of the Morning: I looked for the bull Moose this morning, then switched gears and found a few moody landscapes. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moods of the Morning: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moods of the Morning: The Grand was covered with clouds, so I concentrated on some of the other peaks. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moods of the Morning: This group of images was taken along Spring Gulch Road. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Moods of the Morning: Several of the barns and structures at the Box L Ranch on Spring Gulch Road. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Red and Orange Leaves: After the Spring Gulch landscapes, I drove around looking for the bull Moose again. Along the way, I stopped to record a few splashes of color. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Mountain Ash Berries: If I am lucky, Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings will find these berries at some point during the winter. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Grunge Wheel: I spotted an old GMC truck along one of the side streets and took a couple of “grunge” photos using the new lens. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
GMC Truck Grill: These two shots were taken handheld at slow shutter speeds with the image stabilization turned on. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 17th, 2019 – Thursday
OMG! I took close to 4000 images today!
Snow King: Yesterday, my wife let me know about a “big” bull moose in our neighborhood. I rushed home, but he had already moved into the recesses of the area. This morning, I stayed home. He was back! When I took this shot, I had no idea if I would see him again. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Streaking Aspens: While killing time, I did a few of these streaking aspens photos. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Local Moose Cow and Calf: The bull spent part of the morning looking for this cow and calf. I waited for a while, but apparently didn’t stay long enough! When I returned, the big bull I named “Snow King” was resting in the spot where the cow and calf had been earlier. Very cool! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Snow King Resting: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Snow King Crossing Flat Creek: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Snow King: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Snow King: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
This is a very solid looking mature bull. I’d like to see him side by side with Shoshone to be able to say whether one looks largest. It probably won’t happen knowing there are roughly 17-20 miles from each other. It’s not uncommon to see a cow and calf in my neighborhood in the winter, but it’s much less common to see a bull of any size.
Sigma Sport 60-600mm Lens Notes: In short…I like it! I mentioned earlier that the space it tight between the front of my lens and the collar when using my Wimberley Sidekick. I ordered a new Wimberley Gimbal head and used it yesterday and today. When I removed the Area-Swiss Z-1 Ball Head and Wimberley Sidekick and replaced it on the tripod, it added roughly a half pound. The Sigma Sport 60-600mm lens is a little more than 1.5 lbs more than my Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens. When everything is assembled, I am now carrying around an extra 2 pounds. Last evening, I carried the gear over 2 miles and I can honestly say, my back paid the price! Otherwise, I am getting used to the reverse twist zoom I am used to on my Nikon and Tamron lenses.
October 16th, 2019 – Wednesday
Old Patriarch Tree Pano: Just a quick reminder that the Teton Park Road will close at the end of the month between the Taggart Lake Trail Head and Signal Mountain Lodge. This includes vehicular access to Jenny Lake, String Lake, and areas like BarBC, RKO Road, and the Old Patriarch Tree. I hiked out to the Patriarch Tree this morning. Nikon D850 andNikon 24-70 Lens, Tripod
Old Patriarch Tree and Moon: Nikon D850 andNikon 24-70 Lens, Tripod
White-breasted Nuthatch: The Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Head II arrived yesterday. I took it out to the back yard for a few shots. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
White-breasted Nuthatch: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Shoshone: This is a group of photos I took late last evening. I looked through them and processed a few before heading to bed. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Fall Rut: Shoshone and one of the cows in the area. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Shoshone: This angle shows Shoshone’s imposing brow tines. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Lip Curl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Afternoon Drink: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Afternoon Drink: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
Evening in the Willows: Moose are spending more time feeding on bitter brush lately. The willows along the river are thinning out now. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod
October 15th, 2019 – Tuesday
Shoshone: It was nice to get back out into the Park this morning! That’s easy to say when I managed to find my favorite bull Moose…Shoshone! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Cows: When two cows get close to each other, their ears go back on their neck. It’s a sign they both recognize as “stay back”. Occasionally, they’ll rear up on their back legs in an attempt to strike the other cow with their hooves. The cow on the left backed off and the confrontation ended with no damages. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Rut: It might be six or seven years before this smaller bull will really have a chance to mate with a cow, but at this age, they already know the drill. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Rut: Cows seldom let a small bull mate with them. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Lip Curl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Firecracker and Shoshone: This is why I love Moose! A couple of days ago, the smaller bull above had bedded down in the sage when one of the smaller bulls pestered him until he had to get up to confront the smaller “challenger”. Today, Firecracker did the same thing to a resting Shoshone. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Firecracker and Shoshone: Firecracker was persistent enough to finally force Shoshone up. After a brief “stare down”, Firecracker retreated and both bedded down for the morning. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Pronghorn Buck: Similar to the smaller bulls, young pronghorns have little chance to mate or build a harem of does. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorn Buck: Instead, they hang around the edges hoping to peel off a doe. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 14th, 2019 – Monday – Columbus Day
Clark’s Nutcracker: Instead of driving into the Park this morning, I opted to stay home, get some paperwork done, and take a few photos in the back yard. It’s a good time to practice and test the new lens, too. There are at least two Clark’s Nutcrackers in the area and they are quick to find peanuts I put out for them. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Clark’s Nutcracker: These birds have little interest in sunflower seeds or fruit, but will eat the suet I put out for the Flickers and Woodpeckers. If given a choice, they’ll concentrate on the peanuts until they are depleted. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Clark’s Nutcracker: Over the years, I’ve had as many as 15 Clark’s Nutcrackers in my yard at one time. They seem very intelligent. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Black-billed Magpie: I saw a few Yellow-billed Magpies while in California a few years ago. Those birds never look quite right to me! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Black-billed Magpie: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Northern Flicker: In just a short period of time, I had quite a variety of birds visiting my back yard. A male Downey Woodpecker hung around the edges, but never seemed willing to put up all of the traffic. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
If you like the smaller birds, check out these earlier Feature Posts:
Smoky Mountains— Jackson Hole Style: Late in the afternoon, I headed south to look for Owls and spotted this interesting scene. There are a few controlled burns going on right now, and apparently adding a little extra haze to the mountains. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Great Horned Owl: I found this female fairly high in a cottonwood tree. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 13th, 2019 – Sunday
Park Facilities are Shutting Down for the Winter!
By the end of the day, many of the facilities inside Grand Teton National Park will be closed. You should still be able to buy gas at some of the automated pumps, but don’t expect to find many open stores. The one exception is the privately owned restaurant and store at Dornan’s. (It will close on November 3rd). Some of the rest rooms will still be serviced, but be prepared otherwise. The only other “cafe” in the region is at the Heart 6 Ranch along the Buffalo Valley Road. The convenience store on the road to Togwotee Mtn is usually open in the winter, but their food services are closed for the season.
The cones and brown stakes have been removed on the Moose-Wilson Road and all Wildlife Brigade Volunteers are gone. Rangers will still be patrolling the Park.
Also, the section of the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake trail head and Signal Mountain and the middle section of the Moose-Wilson Road will close at midnight on October 31st. Antelope Flats Road will be open through about the middle of December. All campgrounds inside Grand Teton National Park are closed for the rest of the winter.
In short, “plan ahead” and bring your own food, snacks, and have a full tank of gas if heading into the Park.
Sparring Bull Moose: I saw 15-20 moose today. They were more scattered, however. These two were sparring after feeding for about an hour. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Antler Envy: This was another test day for the Sigma Sport 60-600mm lens. I like it! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Frosted Leaves: Temperatures have been dropping to around 12°-17° F in the morning. It’s a good time to capture a few morning details. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
TA Moulton Barn: This is a “stacked” image. I focused on the close grass on the first shot, then on the barn for the second image. They were merged into a single image in Photoshop. I took these images at 60mm on the Sigma Sport 60-600mm lens, handheld with their image stabilization turned on. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
TA Moulton Barn: This one was shot with the Sigma lens, captured as a two shot pano. You can see the status of the cottonwoods along Mormon Row in this photo. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Grunge Gears: I shot this photo with the Sigma lens “wide open” to let the background soften. I could have image stacked this one, too. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Grunge Spring: All of these “grungy” images were taken at the Chambers Homestead along Mormon Row. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Hay Hook: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Grunge Pulley: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Changing Aspens: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
White-breasted Nuthatch: I haven’t been feeding the birds in my back yard all summer, but filled the depleted feeders today. I set up the tripod and took a few photos. Besides this White-breasted Nuthatch, I saw a Red-breasted Nuthatch. Both species of Chickadees were active on the sunflower feeders. Clark’s Nutcrackers were around along with Black-billed Magpies. I am fairly sure I heard a Bluejay. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 12th, 2019 – Saturday
Moose Bulls: Watch for Moose in the sagebrush feeding on bitter brush as their summer food sources dry up. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Young Bull Moose: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Cow and Calf: Crossing the Gros Ventre River. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Cow and Calf: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Calf: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Cow: Pausing for a drink. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Pronghorn Buck: I went back out this afternoon, starting at the National Elk Refuge. I heard of a few Bighorns showing up at Miller Butte, but I didn’t spot any. I heard there was a bull near the Gros Ventre Road, so I went there. Unfortunately, he was bedded down when I got there. This Pronghorn was seen near Kelly. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Sleeping Indian and Rising Moon: I was in the right place at the right time, however the moon actually came up 20-30 minutes too late. When the moon finally did come up, it was too dark and the moon was a bleached out white ball. This is a composite consisting of a shot of the mountain at the right time, a placeholder image showing where the moon cleared the mountain and to establish the correct size, and a properly exposed version of just the moon. It’s not that uncommon to see an image where the photographer composited an image with a moon two or three times the correct size—and even put a moon into a scene that simply couldn’t have a moon there. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 11th, 2019 – Friday
Firecracker: My primary goal today was to get some “fur and feathers” in a few shots to try out the new Sigma Sport 60-600mm lens. Found a few! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Lip Curl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Laramie and Mount Moran: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Laramie Against Gold: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Moose Trio Sparring: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Bison Bull with Cowbirds: Seen near Mormon Row. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Great Gray Owl: I’ve been “north” several times looking for Great Grays and came up empty. Today, I got lucky and stumbled upon one. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Great Gray Owl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Great Gray Owl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
Sigma Sport 60-600mm Lens Comments
I shot most of the images today at F/6.3 (wide open) at roughly 600mm. Most people suggest stopping down one stop, but I wanted to use it the way I typically use it in low light. It seemed plenty sharp in those cases. This was also the first day I used a tripod. Over all these years, I’ve used a Wimberley Sidekick to hold my telephoto lenses (I never owned a heavy prime 500mm or 600mm lens). I discovered this morning that the space between the front of the camera body and the back of the collar is barely large enough for my fingers. It is workable, but slightly annoying. I didn’t really have it in the budget, but I ordered a Wimberly Full Gimbal head. I looked at all of the different full gimbal options, and ended up spending the extra money for the industry standard device. It should be here on Tuesday. I bought the lens from B&H, knowing they offer the option to return it for any reason. After using this one for a few days, I doubt it will be going back!
Duck: I am not sure what kind of duck this is…it’s a diver. I photographed it along Flat Creek. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Great Horned Owl: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Tripod.
October 10th, 2019 – Thursday
Lots of Photos Today!
Hoback Canyon Highway: Yesterday, I picked up a new Sigma Sport 60-600mm lens at FedEx. Today, I gave it a good workout. The extra 90mm on this lens makes it a great all-around tool! Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Windmill: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Bald Eagle: Taken at around 90 yards in the Hoback Canyon. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Corrals and Barn: I drove up the Gros Ventre for a few more photos. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Red Hills: The upper Gros Ventre River flows into Slide Lake. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Red Hills: Most of the leaves on the aspens in this area had fallen, but the snow on the red hills made it well worth the trip. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Red Hills: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Red Hills: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Murphy Barn: Captured as a band of light hit the house and barn on the north end of Mormon Row. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Tipi: Seen north of Antelope Flats Road. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Tipi: I took a lot of photos today at long distances and at 600mm. Some of the long distance shots had some thermal shimmers, but that would be the case with any lens in the same situation. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Macey: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
The Sigma Sport 60-600mm performed well today! It weighs a little more than a pound and a half more than my Tamron 150-600mm lens. That’s noticeable but generally tolerable. Any Nikon user will notice the zoom twists opposite their other Nikon and Tamron lenses. It includes the Area-Swiss grooves in the collar, same as the Tamron lens. It comes with a case, unlike the Tamron. The collar is MUCH smoother than the Tamron (actually that’s lousy on the Tamron…one of my biggest gripes). It seems plenty responsive, but I didn’t have any chances for birds in flight. This lens covers the same zoom range as my Nikon 70-200mm lens, but it’s an F/2.8 where this lens is F/4 at 60mm and F/6.3 at the 600mm end of the zoom. I shot a lot of today’s photos at F/9, but need to take a good sampling at F/6.3 knowing I use the lenses early in the morning when there isn’t much light.
October 9th, 2019 – Wednesday
Moose in Snow: I love “bad weather”! It started snowing this morning, prompting me to zip into the Park. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Moose in Snow: The rut is still on…not affected at all by the early season snow. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Moose in Snow: If your camera is having trouble focusing in the snow, try “group”. It seems to grab the moose more than the flakes, if they are not too thick. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Moose in the Gros Ventre: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
River Crossing: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
River Crossing: I took close to 4000 images of Moose this morning! A large percentage of them will get culled, but I should have a couple hundred keepers. My keeper ratio is usually higher during a river crossing. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Melody Ranch: Color is still good south of town. Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
Munger Mountain: Nikon D5 and Sigma Sport 60-600 Lens, Handheld.
October 8th, 2019 – Tuesday
First Clouds: I often stop to take this photo when clouds look interesting over the Tetons. The spot is south of Blacktail Butte along the Gros Ventre Road. I looked for Moose initially. I found four or five cows and one young bull, but opted to look for landscape and foliage opportunities. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Early Light at Ditch Creek: I posted this photo on the Foliage Report: September/October 2019 Foliage Reports. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Motion Blur!: Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens,Tripod.
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Great Horned Owl: I’ve been having good luck finding a couple of Great Horned Owls lately. Others have seen Great Gray Owls in GTNP, but of course, they are seldom in the same area from day to day. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
TA Moulton Barn: Yellow leaves are adding color to the ground at the Barns. The cottonwoods on Mormon Row will not be prime for another few days. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Macey: A few of the readers at Best of the Tetons got to see Macey when she was only 8 weeks old. She has been growing fast!…now weighing over 55 lbs and showing more of her Golden Retriever characteristics. I took her with me today and let her run in the National Forest. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Red-tailed Hawk: I spent part of my day driving around some of the side roads near town. I spotted this Hawk near one of the barns I was photographing. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Red Barn: This shot shows a variety of stages of foliage around the valley. It is a good time to revisit familiar subjects like this barn in South Park. The rolls of hay give this shot a nice balance and more or less “time stamps” the image. I’ll shoot it again when it is covered in snow! Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Bridge Over Flat Creek: Trees in town are a combination of prime, past prime, and pre-prime. This bridge is only a few blocks from my house. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Tripod.
October 7th, 2019 – Monday
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Moose-Wilson Road to Close Tuesday Night for Grading Operation
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for road grading beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 and will reopen by 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 9. If the road maintenance work is not completed during this one night, the road will also be closed the following night during the same timeframe.
Closure Notes:
- The Jackson Lake Lodge closed a few days ago.
- Signal Mountain Lodge will close on October 13.
- All in-park campgrounds will be closed on October 11.
- The Teton Park Road and part of the Moose-Wilson Road will close on October 31st.
- Dornan’s should be open for all of October. The Buffalo Valley Cafe at Heart 6 Ranch should be open most of the winter.
Bull Elk: Seen along the Teton Park Road early this morning. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Elk Herd: This group as fairly far off the road into String Lake. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Red-tailed Hawk: Captured on my way up Togwotee Pass. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Fall Barn: Aspens are still bright in most area along the highway to the top of Togwotee Pass. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
I added additional foliage photos on this page: September/October 2019 Foliage Reports.
Grizzly: Well…I saw one! Felicia and Pepper were 200-300 yards off the highway on this record shot. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Togwotee Pass Pano: Snow makes this shot so much more interesting! The sky was “bluebird” clear all day. I’d prefer at least a few thin clouds.
Brooks Falls: The small stream leaving Brooks Lake creates this wonderful waterfalls along Togwotee Pass. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Turpin Meadows Pano: Turpin Meadows is at the far upper end of the Buffalo Valley Road. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorn Does: Taken near Elk Ranch Flats. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorn Buck: Also at Elk Ranch Flats. The Bison were too far out for photos. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
October 6th, 2019 – Saturday
Bull Moose Portrait: I found two nice bulls near the Gros Ventre this morning. Yesterday morning was a landscape morning, while today was a good moose morning! Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Bull Moose Profile: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Stream Crossing: Similar sized bull, but seen crossing the Gros Ventre. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
Stream Crossing: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Tripod.
October 5th, 2019 – Saturday
Slide Lake: Is some of you “favorite locations” are not working out, check out other opportunities. With the Tetons covered with clouds, I headed “up the Gros Ventre” this morning. Color is great there! Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Slide Lake: After uploading today’s photos and comments, I hope to be able to work on an Instagram Video about this area. Check there later. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Upper Gros Ventre: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Jumping Rocks: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Gros Ventre Slide: Aspens sprinkled in the slide area. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Mallard Duck: I took a few photos of aspens on Snow King Mountain, then stopped for a shot of this Mallard Duck tucked into the shadows along Flat Creek. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
October 4th, 2019 – Friday
Alpenglow: Click this panoramic image to see it much larger! This was stitched from several vertical captures. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Tripod.
Oxbow Overlook Pano: Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Tripod.
Spread Creek and Tetons: This scene near Spread Creek is still a few days away from prime, but it looks good now! Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Tripod.
Oxbow Bend Corner: Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200 Lens, Tripod.
Cottonwood Creek: Taken near Jenny Lake. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Cottonwood Creek: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Keep an eye on the September/October 2019 Foliage Reports. I have been adding to that page for several weeks, and should continue to do so until around the middle of October.
October 3rd, 2019 – Thursday
Alpenglow Pano: Click this image to see it much larger. Taken from Ditch Creek Road.
Aspens and Tetons: Taken near Spread Creek.
Teton Range: Taken near Elk Ranch Flats.
Ice Detail: It was 23° in the Tetons this morning. Puddles were frozen solid…including this detail.
Hedrick Pond Overlook:
Bison and Coyote: Taken at Elk Ranch Flats.
Five Bison: Seen at Elk Ranch Flats.
Corral Detail: Taken at the John Moulton Barn.
Young Bull Moose: Seen near the GV Roundabout.
October 2nd, 2019 – Wednesday
Sparring Young Moose: I took numerous nice shots of these two sparring. I’ll post just a couple. They were in the sage flats north of Kelly. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Sparring Young Moose: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Young Bull Moose: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Two Ocean Lake Aspens Pano: Aspens in some areas are absolutely stunning! Watch the Foliage Reports 2019 for updates and additional photos. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Buck Mule Deer: Seen near Signal Mountain Lodge. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Buck Mule Deer: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Pronghorn Buck: Captured near Elk Ranch Flats. Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
October 1st, 2019 – Tuesday
Teton Sunrise: Click this image to see it much larger! Nikon D500 and Tamron 18-400 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Welcome to October!
This is a particularly good year! Recent snow storms dusted the Tetons just in time for peak foliage!
Oxbow Bend Hillside: Nikon D500 and Tamron 18-400 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Oxbow Bend begins the month at Prime Foliage! Get there soon or miss it…but if you do, there are plenty of other zones with great color.
Keep an eye on the September/October 2019 Foliage Reports. I have been adding to that page for several weeks, and should continue to do so until around the middle of October.
Shoshone: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Moose are in the rut! They are a feature subject in September, along with Elk. Moose are along the Gros Ventre, along the Snake River, and in the willows around Willow Flats and Two Ocean Lake. Elk are mostly around the base of the mountains and in forested areas.
Teton Morning: Stitched Pano. Click this image to see it much larger! Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Moose are feeding on fresh willow leaves in the river bottoms and bitter brush mixed in with the sagebrush.
Many beginning photographers yearn for long telephoto lenses to fill their frame with a single animal. We’ve all been there! But…you might eventually find that your favorite photos are ones with a smaller animal in a larger landscape. Zoom lenses can be used for both, of course.
Teton Sunrise: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Bison Pair in Gold: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Bison and Pronghorns are currently hanging around Elk Ranch Flats and in the river bottoms along the Snake. Pronghorns are scattered all over the valley floor and appear to be in the rut.
Great Horned Owl: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Keep a keen eye out for Great Horned Owls and Great Gray Owls. GGOs have been seen in several areas of the park lately.
Great Horned Owl: Nikon D5 and Tamron 150-600 G2 Lens, Handheld.
Oxbow Bend Upper Parking Lot:
Foliage is good right now in many areas. The cottonwoods near the Mormon Row Barns will be prime later in October. Don’t forget to pay attention to smaller subjects like leaves and berries. Watch for dew coated spider webs, rain soaked pine bows and cones.
Other Wildlife: Several of the area’s Grizzlies have been seen around Willow Flats, Pilgrim Creek, Pacific Creek and so forth. Black Bears are still feeding along the Moose-Wilson Road, but be prepared for heavy handed wildlife volunteers, large sections of closed or no-stopping, cones and barriers. Photography along that road is tough to impossible now. Foxes, Badgers, Coyotes and other critters are still in the area.
Teton Park Road: Remember, the Inner Park Loop Road closes on October 31st. If you want photos at String Lake, Leigh Lake, Jenny Lake, Taggart Lake, Bradley Lake and so forth, you have only one month to access them. The Moose-Wilson Road will also close at the end of the month.
Weather: Expect cold mornings and crisp afternoons. Remember, “bad weather” can be “good weather” for photography! As the month begins, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset is at 7:04pm.
September 2019 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH
The first week or so of October should resemble the last week or so of September.
