• Another world

    There are two worlds in Yellowstone during May. Some people choose to miss out on the best. In the north, it’s dry, dusty and tick friendly (it turns out I’m not fond of all wildlife). Counter intuitively, in the south it’s still a winter wonderland with snow-closed roads. These worlds can be less then a… Continue Reading

  • A nonsensical conversation

    There’s a certain predictably in rural Saskatchewan that still ends up surprising me. I am sitting in the driver’s seat of my truck, window open, camera pointed across the road to a slough on my left. I am alone on a quiet country road with endless fields covered by golden light. I had stopped to… Continue Reading

  • Predator and prey

    The dream scene was unfolding before us. A black bear was ambling within sight of a Yellowstone road, nibbling at whatever caught its eye. In the distance, a bison was grazing comfortably on old grass. An air of anticipation rippled through the photographers watching on the road as they realized that the two creatures might… Continue Reading

  • Melt like a Marmot

    To the casual hiker there are no signs of life in the dark shadows of the boulders guarding the Yellowstone River Valley. But while the intruder carefully picks his way over uneven rocks, there are sets of eyes cautiously watching his every step. As he gets closer to one pair of eyes, they fade to… Continue Reading

  • Let’s over think this!

    Apparently there are questions that have implied answers. I am learning this … slowly. My wife is quite helpful with advice. These questions might include easy ones like: How are you? Are you keeping busy? How do you like my hair? Acceptable answers are good, oh yes and … this could be awkward, but I… Continue Reading

  • The meeting

    It’s a bit awkward We’re in the same space No one arranged it No one is in charge We both look good It’s the golden hour We stare without blinking We are both intrigued I take some photos The deer checks me out The meeting ends We both leave The landscape still looks good