Bison River Crossing

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 23, 2015225 views10 comments

On my last visit to YNP, I watched the breeding activity along the Yellowstone River in the Hayden Valley late one afternoon. I noticed this lone bison on a steep hill on the other side of the river. The bison seemed determined to join the rest of the herd, so after a brief hesitation at the edge of the river, walked in and began to swim across. Ads I watched the bison, it seemed that the swim was longer and more difficult than the bison anticipated. I saw the wide eyed look captured in this image. It almost looks like there is a bit of panic in the eyes. Well, the bison made it safely across and joined the rest of the herd, so all was well.

Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400f4 L IS
f9.0
ISO 320
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)

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10 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on February 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

I like this very much! Certainly shows the bison well and it does look as if it was struggling some to make the crossing. Well exposed. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 23, 2015 at 1:22 PM

This is wonderful, Jerry - the eye contact is mesmerizing!

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 23, 2015 at 3:14 PM

Good eye contact along with super capture. Love the water color too.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 23, 2015 at 9:04 PM

The eye is very compelling. Good story, too!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 23, 2015 at 10:13 PM

This is a fine look at this bison swimming, Jerry. The look in it's eye is quite dramatic. You've got excellent color in it's head and back plus some fine reflected color in the water.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 24, 2015 at 11:43 PM

The eye is cool.....but the golden water is top notch! Love the overall effect.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 25, 2015 at 10:24 PM

I like this because it is a different action look at the bison. I also think the eye contact is what really makes the image. Nice color and detail.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 26, 2015 at 7:38 PM

That's not something you see every day! Very cool Jerry, you had some lovely light and with that eye he looks quite surprised you caught him swimming.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 26, 2015 at 8:30 PM

Hi JerryI like the eye contact you managed to get and the color of the water. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 15, 2015 at 11:43 AM

Stunning....

, Cheers, Hans

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