December 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

A Winter Wonderland!

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December 1st, 2018 – Saturday

Great Horned OwlPlease take a minute and register to sign up to follow this site. I’d love to have another couple hundred new subscribers from the group visiting the site in November! MJ

Town Square

Early December Notes

Erine With few exceptions, December is a “white month” in Jackson Hole. Heavy snow covers the mountain ranges and begins to blanket much of the valley floor. Ski resorts open and tourists return to take advantage of the white, fluffy powder. Days are short and often cold, but the low sun and reflected light often allows for all day shooting for photographers. December is a great time for winter landscapes. Many of the roads are closed, but enough are open to make it worth a trip into the park and around the valley. Continue reading "December 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"

November 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

A month filled with numerous photographic opportunities!

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November 1st, 2018 – Thursday

Resting Bulls
Resting Bull Moose: Seen in the sagebrush north of Kelly.
Elk Hunt

Important Information!

The Elk Reduction Program Began Saturday, October 27th in GTNP. Click the link to get more details. Consider wearing orange when in the hunt zones! The Elk are not trying to cross the valley floor to start the month of November, but with each new snow, expect more movement and more hunters. Continue reading "November 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"

October 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

Foliage Reports September/October 2018 

Plan Ahead! Expect a 30-50 minute delay at the Gros Ventre Roundabout today and for the next four or five days. You won’t want to be stuck in a line of traffic while the pink skies are happening at your destination sunrise spot!.” Note: On Saturday, construction didn’t begin until 7:30 am. 
Roads: If you are driving between Jackson and Rock Springs on Highway 191, keep an eye on the Highway Reports. The highway is occasionally closed near Bondourant due to the Roosevelt fire. Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park Quick Foliage Overview: I am still seeing a mixed bag of conditions. In some areas, it’s over. It’s prime in others like Oxbow Bend, and there are green trees in quite a few places. In other words, Foliage Season is far from over. Across the board, colors haven’t been as vivid this year as in some of the previous years. The photo above was taken yesterday with dark, moody skies. Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm lens, Handheld. Continue reading "October 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"

The Many Moods at Oxbow Bend

Photos from a single morning in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park.

Alpenglow at Oxbow Bend Oxbow Bend is one of the most photographed spots in Grand Teton National Park. The area is conveniently located along the road to and from Yellowstone. Oxbow Bend has ample parking and stunning views across the river,  Majestic Mount Moran  is staged as a perfect backdrop for the scene. Mirror reflections are possible on calm, early mornings. Continue reading "The Many Moods at Oxbow Bend"