"Just Wade a Moment" This bull moose (Alces alces) wades across the Gros Ventre River in Grand Teton National Park. I had watched him for a long time as he browsed across the river inland, and most of the time, the moments were uninspiring, photographically. I followed him up river about 100 yards and the images the scene produced were "documentation shots," at best. With light waning, I had contemplated many times to just put my camera away and pack it up so as to move on to more interesting subjects before the day's end---but, my inner sense kept telling me to just "wait a moment." So I did. I waited and waited...and all of a sudden the moose moved onto the river bank directly across from where I was standing! I watched him as he carefully plodded through the rocks and fast-moving current--and kept his direction right toward mine. I was safely upon a bluff so as to not be in danger (and I was still a good distance away, using my 500mm lens), but his movements made for beautiful photography in exquisite late-day light. I titled this image, "Just Wade a Moment," because I truly did wait many moments--and ultimately this wading moose gave me one of my favorite images of the trip to Grand Teton National Park. ©2013 Lisa Langell. All Rights Reserved.
Two American Bison (Bison bison) charge one another in a rivalry for superiority. Captured at Yellowstone National Park in June 2013. Bison stand 72 inches or more at the shoulder and can weigh up to 2200 pounds (over one ton). When the need arises, they can run up to speeds of 40 miles per hour--an incredible feat for such a large animal!
"Love and Protection" A mother's instinct is to protect her child. This American Bison (Bison bison) offers sanctuary for her young calf in Yellowstone National Park.
