Bisonscape

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 14, 2017468 views4 comments

Hey everyone! I'm so stoked to finally share some photos from my trip this past summer to Yellowstone. Anyone who has ever been to Yellowstone knows that one of the things you are guaranteed to see are Bison. There is no short supply of Bison in Yellowstone, they are simply everywhere. I know I got stuck in a few "Buffalo Jams" on the roads while I was there. Though that's frustrating when you are trying to get somewhere for dawn or evening light, I still love it, as it's an experience I don't get anywhere else.

I was in the Lamar Valley photographing in the beautiful dusk light one evening. I had been listening for wolves, which I had heard almost every night I was in the Lamar, but unfortunately no photo opportunities this time. I had noticed these Bison slowly grazing towards an area that had a great backdrop. I stood with my camera waiting, and then finally captured the moment I was waiting for, which is pictured here. I am so happy it turned out the way it did.

Thank you for looking! Let me know what you think. crying

Nikon D600
Nikkor 70-200mm @ 70mm
ISO 400
1/160sec @f/8
Feisol Tripod Mounted

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on December 15, 2017 at 9:12 AM

I find this to be an interesting image. I do wish at least one of the bison would have its head up and looking towards the camera, also would like to see more detail in the sky. Glad to see a posting from you. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 16, 2017 at 7:12 PM

A nice scene and comp you captured here Jenaya, I find the very bright lake on the left a bit distracting in what is mostly a low contrast scene. devil

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on December 17, 2017 at 1:51 AM

Nice moody evening shot here Jenaya. I wonder how this would look if you cropped it into a 4X3 and reduced some of the bright area on the left?

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 17, 2017 at 4:41 PM

Nice scene, Jenaya. How about experimenting with a processing tweak, bringing out the lighter tones on the bison to help them pop out of the darker surroundings? Your waiting paid off nicely, giving you this well thought out and pleasing composition.

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