A month filled with numerous photographic opportunities!
November 1st, 2018 – Thursday
Resting Bull Moose: Seen in the sagebrush north of Kelly.
Resting Bull Moose: Seen in the sagebrush north of Kelly.
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" During September and Part of October, keep an eye on this page>> Foliage Reports September/October 2018 << If should give you a good idea of the status of the changing leaves, berries, and underbrush.
There are 52 weeks in a year. Of the 52, only one of them offers a chance to see bull Moose stripping their velvet. Most photographers like capturing the event, while some, like my wife, shy away from seeing the bloody velvet hanging from their red antlers. Photographing a bull Moose stripping its velvet is actually a tough assignment for a variety of reasons. First, it isn’t that easy to find a bull Moose in a 310,000 park. Second, and more importantly, it’s not easy to find one at the exact moment. A bull can strip the bulk of its velvet in 15 to 30 minutes, but will often have a tassel hanging from the base of the antlers for a while longer. Continue reading "September 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH"