Young Moose

You know you're a bit spoiled if you go from, "Oh please, God, let me see some large wildlife on this hike that isn't a deer!" to "Why couldn't this moose show up when the lighting was better?"

This youngster with furry antlers emerged at a pretty high altitude in the mountains and came so close, in fact, that I had to remove my telephoto lens and use a regular macro portrait lens to photograph him.  And a gentle giant he was, though I backed away every time he came closer, having been charged by mountain goats before.

Summer's Everyday

Seeing one's work in print and on a proper scale (16x32 inches, canvas)—which is not that often, in my case—gives the photographer that necessary ego boost, "You know, I'm actually pretty skilled." Some say that when it comes to my nature and wildlife work, I have a certain style. Others have mistaken some of my work for paintings (I suppose, canvas prints help).

This series is naturally almost monochromatic (shades of gold and green, as you can tell), progresses from little to brilliant color, and features everyday nature in the Rockies during spring, summer, and fall.

They are going into a high-end restaurant and then, hopefully, another venue.

Away from the Herd

This lone bison is one of my favorite images from my brief trip to Alberta, Canada. In addition to the layered, multi-colored landscape, I like the unusual depiction of a herd animal seemingly enjoying his solitude.

Escaping the Heat

Strolling along a local river on a particularly hot summer day, I spotted a number of white-tailed deer escaping from the sun. Naturally, I had to capture some of these idyllic scenes. I've noticed more deer doing the same since then, but, evidently being a not-very-conscientious wildlife photographer, I was not armed with my telephoto lens.