GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

"I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we only will tune in.  -- George Washington Carver

What sets these mountains apart from most others is the lack of foothills. One minute you're driving through a broad, beautiful valley and then........WOW!  Rugged, snow covered peaks, some over 7000 feet, leap into the azure blue sky. And then there's the Snake; a meandering river supporting a myriad of wildlife ranging from playful otters to the imposing moose. It's no wonder that thousands of visitors return here year after year to this newest of the Rocky Mountain range, a mere 10 million years old.

Photographers who visit here can use the tripod holes of such legends as Ansel Adams at the Snake River Overlook, or join other photo enthusiasts each morning at Horseshoe Bend and at the quaint cabins of Mormon's Row.   One can use every lens in the bag; telephoto for wildlife, macro for the forest floor, and certainly wide angle to capture the magnificent landscapes. You can't pick a bad time to go to the Tetons but fall may be the best.

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Teton Reflections

Cougar (captive)

Moose

Shelf Fungi

Sunrise over the barns

The backwaters of the Snake River are a good place to look for shots like this.

A few years ago, some lucky photographers were able to make some images of a pair of cougers that had a den in the park. Unfortunately, I wasn't one of them but here's a shot of what it may have looked like.

Note the blood on the antlers of this big guy. Did a photographer get too close?

If clouds obscure the majestic mountains, try exploring the forest floor with your camera. Many fine images can be found right at your feet.

In an area known as Mormon's row, scout a loction for a sunrise. Don't be surprised to have company in the early morning darkness as many photos are made from this spot.

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Teton Reflections

The backwaters of the Snake River are a good place to look for shots like this.

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