. Voted most fun parents in the neighborhood. #ECK #Scape #photography #Montana

. The fastest indigenous runners would round up and force buffalo (bison) over the butte on the right. Below, women would kill the buffalo before they recovered from their fall. At Madison Buffalo Jump State Park. No horses, no guns. #scape #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #ECK

. One of the most perfectly named #birds, the Yellow-Headed Blackbird, for #ColorADay #YellowThu #EKC #EastCoastKin #photography #wildlife #DamnItsLate

. For #WalkaboutWednesday, this past Friday I really needed to ditch the world and 'touch grass' after a stressful week. I drove 40 miles to a lake I knew and walked along the shore picking up objects. #ECK #ClassicMono #monochrome #photography #blackandwhitephotography #EastCoastKin #Montana

. #TwoForTuesday These photos of the Parker Homestead, built in 1901, were captured about 13 years apart, the second one was just this past Friday. The ALT text in the first photo will give some history of this homestead and it's recent demise. #ECK #Montana #photography

. One of those "right place, right time" shots from this past Friday. I had always equated pelicans with tropical environs, so was just giddy to discover they like to visit #Montana during breeding season! Have a great week, y'all! #ECK #BlueSkyMonday #birds #photography

. One more for this week's #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Curve. By far, my favorite ungulate to photograph. If you've never seen one in person, the rams are absolute units, weighing between ~175 lbs to a high of ~300 lbs. #EKC #Montana #wildlife #photography

. When I first moved into my little valley, this 13 mile road was unpaved. We had to replace our tires every year just to get to work/home. The county offered to pave it by increasing property taxes by $500/yr for 10 yrs. Cheaper than tires, so we bought in. #BlueSkyArtShow #Curve #ECK #photography

. I was photographing an old building today and didn’t see it. Fortunately, it rattled at me. I now have a new cuddle-buddy! You can see the rattle below and just to the left of it. #ECK #wildlife #montana #photography #herpetology

. Prompted by a post last night, I dug through my photos of wild horses in the Pryor Mountain Range in Wyoming. This herd are descendents of the horses the Spaniards brought over in the 1600s. Magical animals. Same horse, captured just a few minutes apart. #EKC #photography

. I'm not a bird photographer, but every now and then I capture one that I really like. A catbird singing away on a minimal branch, perfect bokeh, and I didn't mess up the focus! #EKC #birds #photography #Montana

. For this week's #AlphabetChallenge of #WeekXforXyloid. Out on a hike with the dogs when I came across this tree. Just one of those photos that I like and can't put my finger on why. #EastCoastKin #photography #ClassicMono #blackandwhitephotography #Montana #monochrome

. A no context photo from 11 years ago when I used to have a color camera 😂! The Madison River just before it joins with the Gallatin and Jefferson rivers before it travels 2300 miles to St. Louis in Three Forks, Montana.. #EastCoastKin #Montana #photography #PhotographersUnited

. My boys got a special delivery from @seagal1.bsky.social today! They give the treats two paws up, and we cannot thank you enough for your kindness and baking skills!! #EastCoastKin #samoyeds #dogsofbluesky

. For my friend @kafkaesque2024.bsky.social, who recently discovered I am hoarding Samoyeds! From their debut album release "White Pups On Dope" (it's a Tubes reference), I present (l-r) Alice, Nancy, Strummer, Isaac and Zevon. #ECK #dogsofbluesky #samoyeds #monochrome

. Meet Dave. Dave was at a client photoshoot this week. Ridiculously sweet kitty! (the bowtie was the giveaway!) So rare for me to be able to participate in #Caturday that I had forgotten I captured this guy! #EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersUnited

The last of three final images from my first dSLR. The trees that look like fine pencil drawn lines are the aftermath of wildfire. ps. From experience, upgrading gear does not make you a better photographer. #Scape #ECK #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #photography #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography

. This image was captured at 6:45 one September morning as the moon was setting and the fog just wasn't gonna let any sunlight ruin it's day! (2 of 3 of last images from old camera) #Scape #ECK #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #photography #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography

. It is time to #Scape. I dug up three of the last images I captured on my first digital camera. If time (and my memory) allows, I'll post them all today. #ECK #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #photography #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography

. The Yellowstone River just north of Yellowstone National Park. #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWater #photography #monochrome #ClassicMono #blackandwhitephotography #PhotographersUnited #Montana #YNP

. Standing atop the Hungry Horse Dam at 564' above the South Fork Flathead River just outside Glacier Nat'l Park. For the record, the three judges scored me a 9.5 on my dive. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWater #EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersUnited

. It's a hard life being one of my dogs. Too many walks and too much play. I really should put their health and safety first. 🤪 #EastCoastKin #DogsOfBluesky #Samoyed #FluffyDog #photography

. Spring runoff along the Madison River, June 14, 2022. My friends and I treated it as a fancy resort and swam out there while we waited for our cocktails. #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWater #photography #monochrome #ClassicMono #blackandwhitephotography #PhotographersUnited #ColdH2O

. I am far too invested in the wellbeing of this robin and chicks. Today it is 40˚F and raining and I must have peered out at the nest 50 times already! (photo from yesterday) #EastCoastKin #wildlife #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #Montana

. Yeh, go ahead and rub it in. Everyone else does. 🤪 #EastCoastKin #Montana #BugLife #photography #IndecentInsects #BugsBuggering

. Moe, Larry and Curly waiting for breakfast. I hope your weekend is going well. #EastCoastKin #wildlife #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #Montana

. Late Night Music Break You ever dig out a real old playlist, listen to it for a while and think "Damn, I have good taste in music!"? From a playlist I scrapped together in the late '80s (before Youtube existed) that I am enjoying this evening. #EastCoastKin #SwingSaturday

. Today, my three god-chicks have been holding their heads up for food whether mama is there or not. #NewLife #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #wildlife #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #Montana

. I live in the middle of nowhere. The nearest store is 35 mins away. The 'big city' is 45+ mins away on a good day. Consequently, I spend a lot of time foraging and make 99% of my meals at home. Shrimp scampi with orzo and asparagus. The dogs thought it was great. #FoodOnFriday #ECK #photography

. As of yesterday, I am the proud godfather of three baby robins. I have met both parents, and they feel I am well suited for the job. I've got my fingers crossed for this bunch. #EastCoastKin #wildlife #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #Montana

. Post an album you've listened to 100 times. (I've even seen him in concert!)

. I think this qualifies for both #TagTuesday and #CyanTue Captured on my way home this morning. Some impressive work! Second image gives you some context. #ECK #photography #Montana #PhotographersUnited #ColorADay #EastCoastKin

. I'm sure I don't need to tell y'all in the USA to make sure you vote in the primaries tomorrow, June 2nd. Don't just assume your fave is gonna end up on top. #EastCoastKin #dogsofbluesky #samoyeds

triad_06.26 11x14in #collage #analogcollage #blueskycollage #blueskyart #process

. There's even some evil mothers They'll tell ya that life is just made out of dirt That women never really faint And villains always blink their eyes And children are the only ones who blush And that life is just to die ----- Lou Reed Stay strong y'all #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #photography

. #Stunday Need I say more??? #EastCoastKin #Samoyed #DogsOfBluesky #monochrome #ClassicMono #photography

. Late Night Music Break A million years ago, my dad, who proudly served in WWII, pulled me aside and said "There is no way you are going to fight in this war. I'll send you to Canada first." It was 1973/74 or so, and I had already been in a protest or two by then. #EastCoastKin

. My older boy who thinks nothing of jumping up on the table on my porch while I am trying to work or have dinner. Notice the paw prints on the table. He's lucky he's adorable. #ECK #dogsofbluesky #samoyeds #photography #EastCoastKin #Montana

. A beaver dam on the Gallatin river just before it merges with the Jefferson and Madison rivers to create the Missouri River. It hit 91˚ here in #Montana today and I needed to get some exercise. The dogs gladly stayed home. The very rare iPhone photo from me. #EKC #photography #Scape

. A little excitement this afternoon watching this storm roll in. 45 mph wind, lightning, and eventually it brought the rain! Captured from my backyard while the dogs looked at me like I was insane! #EastCoastKin #Montana #photography #monochrome @stimpycole.bsky.social #ClassicMono

. Seeing it's Memorial Day, my dad served in WWII in France where he eventually caught a grenade while in a foxhole. Thankfully, he made it home. This is a letter he sent his dad right before they shipped him out. Always gets me right in the feels. #EastCoastKin

. I can tell when it's #Stunday because I am freakin' exhausted! Alpen glow at sunset on the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness from my cabin in Paradise Valley, #Montana. Captured with my first digital dSLR way back when. #EastcoastKin #photography #MountainMonday

. For the #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Tall I photographed this property in 2022 as these aspens leaned in to talk to each other. My client didn't use this image in their presentation. I no longer work for this client. #EastCoastKin #Montana #monochrome #photography #ClassicMono #blackandwhite

. Nowhere to go but up. Or down. While searching for my friends' dogs in the Pioneer Mountains last week, I stopped at the snowline for this image. Happily, the dogs were found after 5 days! #EastCoastKin #photography #Montana #MountainMonday #DogsOfBlueSky #Scape

. Introduce yourself with 10 bands you've seen live. #MusicSky 🎶 The Clash Iggy and The Stooges Billy Idol Violent Femmes Patti Smith David Bowie Elvis Costello Lou Reed Talking Heads The Plasmatics Dave Brubeck (surprised?) Ray Charles! (surprised again?) Okay, that's more than 10!

. My two models from a couple weeks ago. #EastCoastKin #photography #HumansOfBlueSky #Montana

. Mama robin has calmed down and doesn't fly away when I or the dogs come outside. Can't tell if she's laid any eggs, as I can't quite see down into the nest. One of us was still in their bathrobe when this was captured. #EastCoastKin #photography #Montana #birds

. To wrap up this series, here's another angle of the great tree carving along with the lovely person and their horse who served as my models for this photoshoot. #EastCoastKin #photography #ClassicMono #monochrome #Montana #HumansOfBluesky #AnimalArtTuesday

. . . How could I *not* photograph this? . . . #EastCoastKin #photography #ClassicMono #monochrome #Montana

. . . Time capsule. . . . #EastCoastKin #photography #ClassicMono #monochrome #Montana