So totally not ominous or anything, but northwest Nevada looked like the edges of Mordor tonight…. This is fine. Everything is fine. Just a blood red sky on bloody Veteran’s day is all.

Prints: wild-fotos.pixels.com/featured/in-... Two bison graze quietly in the early morning fog of Custer State Park, South Dakota. Sony A7IV Tamron 150-600mm #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #southdakota #custerstatepark #sony

The tree has given up the ghost #classicmono #photographers #EastCoastKin #landscapes #bnw

The cliffside from yesterday’s Canyon Wren post. Morning rays catching a Bighorn Sheep ewe keeping a close eye on me. Western Nevada for the win 🤘

I’m most at home exploring rocky crags in Northwest Nevada, and Canyon Wren are a favorite bird to find. They live their lives hanging off the sides of cliffs…and this one’s prized slot canyon territory has the most incredible lichen. #birds

I’m not sure just what these raven were tormenting the black bear over, but it sure was a sight to see as the first light crept into the valley. The wildfire smoke was unfortunate but it definitely added depth to the composition.

California Bighorn Sheep running over a rocky ridge line. No dodging or burning, just perfect timing from the sun. The shadow from the ridge I was on lined up with the outcrop of rock, providing a bizarre sense of depth for what moments later would be a fairly flat scene.

A combination of Great and Snowy Egret gathered in a desert pond in western Nevada. #birds

Sometimes things don’t go to plan and your massive lens ends up being way too much. It does provide the chance to almost treat the form of the bear as a landscape. Small features take on new dimensions when you are too close to see the whole.

I was sitting trying to spot at least one of a couple of Pygmy Owl hooting above me in the trees. I heard a ‘chuff’ behind me and turned to find a first time mom and her two cubs closer than I would have liked. They backed off for a berry feast, giving me plenty of editing material to keep me busy!

One of my favorite times of year is back! Black Bear cub of the year.

Sandhill Crane, Lake Tahoe

Probably my favorite pic I’ve ever taken of my kids. I saw the framing begin to develop and fell behind them just in time to catch the scene. Little Lakes Valley, California.

Mirrored clouds/pine. Reno provides for some amazing skies in August, and a quick mirror job turned up something awesome.

Wilson’s Warbler, near Donner Pass. #birds

Took one of the dogs up to an alpine lake near Donner Pass to screw around. Normally I’m not a huge fan of such a high-key edit, but the combo of high elevation sun and a strobe just made the water appear crystalline and it seemed the right way to go. 🤷‍♂️

Great Blue Heron, along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Donner Pass area. Besides the lighting just being exquisite the almost Picasso-ish composition leaps out at me thanks to my ridiculous pareidolia… too many Bev Doolittle works have left me seeing faces everywhere. 😆🤷‍♂️ #birds

One night at scout camp in the early 90’s we had a big camp-wide campfire w/ skits, etc. As I sat there waiting I turned to my right as an old guy w/ a diff unit sat next to me: Adam West. Had no clue who he was until he spoke and Batman’s voice came out. 🤣 so yeah, he saw me perform ‘beans’.

I love the glow of forests in the early morning! Green-tailed Towhee along the Pacific Crest Trail, near Donner Pass. #birds

Brewer’s Blackbird, Northern California

Nothing satisfies like some wild Turkey on a cold and misty morning… #birds

I can’t stand summer wildlife photography, but one last spring snowstorm gave me a taste of atmospherics that will hopefully carry me through the doldrums to come…. Mule Deer doe, Northern California.

She didn’t know what to think of me, lol! Mule Deer doe, Northern California

Mule Deer buck in velvet, Northern California

Mule deer, Northern California We both just gathered snow while we stared at each other, from time to time she would duck behind a tree only to peek around it again, trying to get a better view of me. I love it when I inspire curiosity!

My snowy-coyote shot gets some more recognition! 🤘 Nevada is so much more than just Vegas 😁

Nice wolf print! Now just to find ‘em…😁 Undisclosed location, cuz reasons. So many reasons.

Spa Day... In photography, lighting is everything... An amazing capture, of the setting Sun, accentuating the stunning plumage & beauty, of Heidi The Great Blue Heron. She's a total diva. 📸🇨🇦 #GreatBlueHeron #Photography #Wildlife #Birds #Prehistoric #BirdPhotography #OntarioParks #Nature #Canada

It’s hard not to anthropomorphize bear, especially when you catch them doing something like this. She wasn’t hunting, she knows they will become easy picking after they die, no point wasting energy. She just stared at the salmon, watching their color flash in the cold water, perfectly content.

A trio of Bighorn Sheep in the mountains of Northwest Nevada #wildlifephotography

Just keep hanging on…. Black bear yearling overextended himself a bit on that rock trying to reach a salmon. Taylor Creek, Lake Tahoe

I’m forever grateful for being present when this photo was taken. It was magical!

Following the occasional footprint I managed to find this Black Bear. Such a gorgeous coat color!

I was so focused on tracking the bear I completely missed the bobcat and the deer…🤣 Northern California

I miss the bears, maybe it’s time to head up the mountain to see who is awake right now…

This is the kind of day that is going to need puppy pictures. To still be so full of innocent wonder…I can almost grasp that feeling if I try hard enough, look thru the haze of my tears and see the beauty and hope thru *his* eyes. Then the spell breaks.

A Black Bear passes under my shooting position as it works its way downstream in search of Salmon. Taylor Creek, Lake Tahoe

Sometimes I feel like my Canyon Wren shots are just as much a study in the interaction between lichen and the volcanic rock it is breaking down. The driving force speeding up the weathering and erosion creating such an impressive landscape for the wren to call home. #birds

David and Goliath…. Full screen for this one! Canyon Wren and __________? That little snack is way beyond my comfort range in identifying, Storey County NV.

Had a stalker wild burro watching me all night as I slept in the bed of my truck to the west of Gerlach, NV. “Don’keh?’ I would call and he would shuffle his feet to let me know he was still there. Pretty entertaining night! 🤣

Backlit beauty in a Say’s Phoebe caught during takeoff. Near Pyramid Lake, NV

Lucky me found myself in the middle of a sing-off between a couple male Canyon Wren and several Rock Wren. Canyon Wren always take priority for my lens!

This is the sound of spring right here! My favorite call and mountain sidekicks are back! #birds

River otter was curious as to what I was doing hiding in the reeds…Klamath Lake, Oregon

Trying to drive a wildlife photographer past Tule Lake without stopping… #wildlife #birding

Let’s try this video stuff out, shall we? A little footage from yesterday morning, a group of Bighorn Sheep near Reno, NV. So many different personalities in play but my favorite is the rocket-propelled lamb that runs off at :33 and flies back in at :40. 😁 #wildlife

Peek-a-boo! Barn Owl was just as surprised as I was when I squeezed my way into a crack in the cliffs. Took my shot and got out of there, what a moment! #birds

Best thing about my corner of Nevada is the lichen covering nearly every rock. Oh, and there some Bighorn Sheep in there too… 😆

Making my way through the thick aspen in powder so light the snowshoes didn’t do any good was absolutely no fun. The view back though? Phenomenal.

Dark-eyed Junco, Taylor Creek, Lake Tahoe