Wildlife of Yellowstone and Grand Teton in Winter 2017
Making the best of a sunny day.
Superior to the others, this big bull rests by himself in peace. These elk photos were taken in Grand Teton National Park which we visited before moving on to Yellowstone.
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Two girls with a difference of opinion.
These two elk cows are probably having a tiff over their personal space.
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Who..me? I didn't start it!
Startled by a noise, they forget their squabble for a moment.
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And then they are back at it.
Neither is giving up easily.
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On our way to West Yellowstone to tour on the snow coach. It's almost a monochrome image. Everything but the road and car is frosty white.
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Snow coaches on the move
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Frosty Face
The frosty face is a result of the bison moving massive amounts of snow with their large face and head to find the grass below. This guy is pushing the snow into the river.
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Portrait of a bison.
This fella looks fairly healthy and hopefully will survive the winter. Many don't.
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Migration is the name of the game.
The refuge is vast with thousands of acres. Because the animals are not constrained by any boundaries, the elk continue to play follow the leader and migrate frequently.
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A woman walks alone on the boardwalk viewing the smoking thermal pools.
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A brilliant blue jacket stands out among the powder coated landscape.
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A river flows regardless of the ice and snow.
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Our guide, Jeff Vanuga, taking in the beauty of the snow covered trees.
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Hoar frost glistens over the crispy wetlands.
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Crystal trees shimmer within fragile sunlight.
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Fog and smoke make for some interesting winter scenes.
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It's an icy path to the thermal pool.
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A surreal scene
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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
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Layers of cloud fold into virgin snow.
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The group taking advantage of a photo op.
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Ooops! This coach got into some trouble.
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Our guys are there digging and towing him out.
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A creek flows through the ice and snow.
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Now THIS is dedication!
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Who wouldn't stop for an opportunity to photograph a bobcat?
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The yellow coaches make a pretty picture against the snowy environment.
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The brilliant colors of this heart-shaped paint pot are exaggerated by the pristine, white snow surrounding it.
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The colors of these steamy cauldrons, also called mud pots are formed by the minerals that reside within.
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Pencil sketch: The Quiet (subdued)
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The trail to the right led us by many paint pots near Old Faithful. Winter may be chilly, but the landscape is magical.
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Lots of snow this year at Old Faithful.
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Visitor's center at Old Faithful.
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We stayed at Snow Lodge, one of several in this little village near Old Faithful.
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Do you see the line of snowmobiles? A very popular way to get around the park as only snow coaches and snowmobiles are allowed in after November.
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He's watching something very carefully.
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Watching and waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting ducks.
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Gibbons Waterfall during Yellowstone winter.
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And there he is - Robert!!
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Portrait of a Bobcat
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Trotting up the road, he seemed not to mind our cameras clicking away.
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This guy definitely had an agenda. He was on his way and nothing, not even our presence outside the snow coach, deterred him.
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Stalking fish
Yellowstone coyote's paw must be freezing as he watches for fish.
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Patiently waiting for fish.
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A Great Gray Owl
He almost blends into the tree.
This guy caught a fish as big as he!
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Carrying his prize to a safe place.
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Such a forlorn expression. He seems to be saying, "He won't let me have any!"
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