Prince of the Mountain - Dall Sheep
This photo was taken on a 9 day Dall sheep hunt. These animals live in incredibly rugged terrain and lugging my heavy camera equipment is difficult; especially with extra hunting gear. Images like these make the weight worth while! I accidentally got within 20 yards of this young ram. He was napping in a small grassy bowl and we both startled each other. He posed for a minute before taking off allowing me to get a few shots off. Getting that close to wildlife and walking away with such a beautiful image is a thrilling experience!
This photo was taken on a 9 day Dall sheep hunt. These animals live in incredibly rugged terrain and lugging my heavy camera equipment is difficult; especially with extra hunting gear. Images like these make the weight worth while! I accidentally got within 20 yards of this young ram. He was napping in a small grassy bowl and we both startled each other. He posed for a minute before taking off allowing me to get a few shots off. Getting that close to wildlife and walking away with such a beautiful image is a thrilling experience!
A beautiful female grizzly bear in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. She was digging for breakfast clams on the beach in this image.
A female mountain goat, known as a “Nanny” poses for a moment before retreating to the steep cliffs of the Kenai Mountains.
Bully of the Mountain. An group of Alpine Ibex. blocking the trail in front of me. This male was watching me closely and daring me to get take a step closer. I took one look at those impressive horns and retreated to find a way around. Photo taken in Interlaken, Switzerland
Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
A young Boreal owl with her fresh kill. This photo was taken during a December pulk-sled trek in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. The intent of this trip was to photograph Lone Eagle Peak in winter conditions. However, massive snow accumulation at the higher elevations made it impossible to continue even with the aid of snowshoes. Fortunately, this trip was saved the next morning when this small owl plucked a squirrel from it's nest and perched on a nearby boulder long enough for me to take a few shots before it flew off again. Although this was a lucky shot, I find that the more time I spend outdoors the more opportunities I am granted to take advantage of fleeting moments like this.
This photo was taken on a 9 day Dall sheep hunt. These animals live in incredibly rugged terrain and lugging my heavy camera equipment is difficult; especially with extra hunting gear. Images like these make the weight worth while! I accidentally got within 20 yards of this young ram. He was napping in a small grassy bowl and we both startled each other. He posed for a minute before taking off allowing me to get a few shots off. Getting that close to wildlife and walking away with such a beautiful image is a thrilling experience!