
Great Gray Owl
This lovely creature let us photograph him for a half hour at Two Oceans Lake on the north end of Grand Tetons NP

Canal Goose in Enkhuizen
Geese are prominent in the canals of Enkhuizen. This pretty one let me admire him for a bit.

Reflections in Enkhuizen
The reflections in the canals of Enkhuizen were wonderful and I love playing with them and seeing how I can make them "art."

Four-legged Camper
This camp on the Oregon Coast, is surrounded by forest land and wetlands making it a great habitat for mama deer and her children. Each afternoon, they would visit camp.

Sassy California Sea Lion
California sea lions at Depoe Bay, Oregon. Had to capture this on our way to view and shoot gray whales.

Puppy Smiles
Mick baby smiling for me while I visited them in May 2017.

Malamute Babies
What is more precious that baby Alaskan Malamutes? Shot in May 2017.

His Daddy's Smile
Mick baby smiling for me while I visited them in May 2017.

Daddy Clone
Mick baby smiling for me while I visited them in May 2017.

No Glue Used
After playing all afternoon, they crashed and slept well. Promise, no glue used!

Zonked Out Puppy Girls
After playing all afternoon, they crashed and slept well. Promise, no glue used!

Zonked Out Puppy Boys
After playing all afternoon, they crashed and slept well. Promise, no glue used!

Kissing Up to the Photographer
Picture of me with some of the babies. Photo credit: David Cijara. Thank you so very much!

Eagle over Devil's Lake
There is a nest of bald eagles at the Devil's Lake property where we have camp. This beauty soared over wonderful spring skies while we were there for Family Camp.

Norway Glamour Horse
This mare was very beautiful and she knew it. We found her and her mates on Lofoten.

Hi Dude!
Nathaniel Smalley asked us all if we had any shots we wanted that were not on the itinerary. I told him that the the yak-like highland cattle would be really fun to capture. He found some for us to capture.
These guys were really fun to capture and almost dog-like in their mannerisms.
From their breed standard: "The highland have long horns and long wavy coats that are colored black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef."

Highland Cattle Baby
Nathaniel Smalley asked us all if we had any shots we wanted that were not on the itinerary. I told him that the the yak-like highland cattle would be really fun to capture. He found some for us to capture.
These guys were really fun to capture and almost dog-like in their mannerisms. Especially the babies! This guy's beard and head in the sun was a great capture.
From their breed standard: "The highland have long horns and long wavy coats that are colored black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef."

Highland Cattle at Play
Nathaniel Smalley asked us all if we had any shots we wanted that were not on the itinerary. I told him that the the yak-like highland cattle would be really fun to capture. He found some for us to capture.
These guys were really fun to capture and almost dog-like in their mannerisms. These guys started serious and then played in the field.
From their breed standard: "The highland have long horns and long wavy coats that are colored black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef."

Are You Looking at Me?!?
Playing with my wide angle lens to get this funny cow! I saw her and turned around to get her. From the minute I stopped my van, she was curious about me.

What is that?
I gotta get in clean for you! Playing with my wide angle lens to get this funny cow! I saw her and turned around to get her. From the minute I stopped my van, she was curious about me. After a few shots, she decided to "clean" my lens.

Moose Walkabout
Our first day in the Tetons fun and very snowy. This moose was the first wildlife spotting of the trip. He was majestic and let us capture him from a safe distance.

Beautiful Jackson Horse
This guy was posing. We saw him as we drove up to check a few things out and we stopped on the way back down the hill. He saw us stop, and he came closer to the fence line.

Snowy Bighorn Sheep
The Gros Ventre mountains in the Tetons houses the National Elk Refuge. The bighorn sheep love to spend time in this area. While the snow made it a challenge to capture them, it was really cool to observe them in their habitat.

Circle of Life
The Gros Ventre mountains in the Tetons houses the National Elk Refuge. We found a kill site and observed the coyotes feeding and the females asserting their authority over younger coyotes. While the snow made it a challenge to capture them, it was really cool to observe them in their habitat.

Bison Blizzard
Bison were everywhere in Yellowstone both days we went in by snow coach. They are majestic animals that should be appreciated at a safe distance. For most of the bison shots, I used a 500mm lens. This was shot from the roof of the snow coach.

Bison Coat Textures
Bison were everywhere in Yellowstone both days we went in by snow coach. They are majestic animals that should be appreciated at a safe distance. For most of the bison shots, I used a 500mm lens. Love the texture of this guy’s coat.

Sleepy Bison
Bison were everywhere in Yellowstone both days we went in by snow coach. They are majestic animals that should be appreciated at a safe distance. For most of the bison shots, I used a 500mm lens. This guy was sleeping when we stopped. Patience paid off and I got a shot as he woke up.

Snowy Bison Abstract
Abstracts can be found everywhere. Even in snowy bison coats.

Bedhead Bison
Bison were everywhere in Yellowstone both days we went in by snow coach. They are majestic animals that should be appreciated at a safe distance. For most of the bison shots, I used a 500mm lens. It was pretty windy for this shot, you can tell from bed head.