Still Water

Still Water

Yellowstone NP has so much for a photographer like Still Water.  I have captured images at this river for several years.  For some reason, I have only had bald skies.  Still, when you are visiting the park on a periodic basis, you get the weather you get.  Notice the emphasis on the river’s clear water; not the skies.

Road to Oxbow Bend

Road to Oxbow Bend

Road to Oxbow Bend  Some claim that Oxbow Bend is the most photographed location in North America.  It certainly seems to retain its beauty no matter what time of year.  On this morning,  after capturing images from daybreak, this image just appeared.  Actually, I captured numerous bracketed images in anticipation of a possible HDR, but they were not necessary.

Platte River Sunset

Platte River Sunset

Platte River Sunset  The Platte River in central Nebraska, during late February, March, and Early April, provides us with a unique opportunity to experience Sandhill Cranes by the thousands.  This image was captured near one of the bridges crossing the river just after sunset.  The black dots in the sky are Sandhill Cranes coming to roost for the night on the swallow sand bars of the river where they can hear predators before they get too close.  And, the landscape images can also be stunning like this Platte River Sunset.