August, 2009

Wednesday and Saturday nights I went out to Chester to take advantage of the beautiful light and to check on the progress of the Chester Dam Construction. Wednesday night I had the boys, which was nice, but a little distracting. Ethan caught a whole handful of grasshoppers. I didn’t get a photograph unfortunately, but it was as disgusting as it sounds. The shot I really wanted, which is the first shot below, would be better in early morning light. I went out Saturday again because it was overcast and I didn’t think direction of the light would be as big of a deal. It didn’t really work because of a several rain storms and then bright sky looking right into the scene. I made a few other photographs though and it was a pleasant night. Here are three photographs from the two expeditions.

Chester Dam Under Construction, Chester, ID 2009

Sealy’s Access, Chester, ID 2009

Trees with Clearing Storm, Chester, ID 2009

Along with photographing in Yellowstone, I also did a bit of fishing. I found a nice spot and caught one of the biggest fish of my life, unfortunately it got off before I could get a photograph. I did photograph one of the smaller ones though. I also went fishing on the South Fork of the Snake today and had a great time and caught a lot of fish. I’m also including a photograph of one of those fish. I’m enjoying my time off.

Brown Trout, Yellowstone National Park, 2009

Cutthroat Trout, South Fork of the Snake River, 2009

I used to pride myself on the fact that I have never photographed in Yellowstone. I don’t know why exactly. Anyway, this summer I’ve been up three times and have decided I like it up there quite a bit, and should take advantage of living this close. Here are a few images I’ve made over the last couple of trips.

Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park, 2009

Lewis Falls, Yellowstone National Park, 2009

Firehole Cascades, Yellowstone National Park, 2009

Lower Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park, 2009

Beehive Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 2009