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Happy Thanksgiving! (and Black Friday Sale!)
November 23, 2023 - Happy Thanksgiving!
A big Thank You to all of you who support my work and, either indirectly or directly via your purch...
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Velvet
November 15, 2023 - Close-up of one of the biggest bull moose in Jackson Hole, named Hoback by the locals.
Moose typically drop their antle...
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Gloomy Day Moose
November 09, 2023 - Once the mating season is over in October, the moose start to hang out in groups again.
I hiked out into the sagebrush...
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Fall Color Bull Moose
November 02, 2023 - With the moose rut finally over, the bulls have settled down.
During the rut, the bulls are almost constantly on the mo...
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Bighorn Ram
October 27, 2023 - It's been a while since I've seen the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Jackson Hole.
During summer, these animals migrat...
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Uneven Matchup
October 18, 2023 - During the moose mating season, the big bulls typically get the girl.
That doesn't prevent the little (younger) guys fr...
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Long Eared Owl
July 24, 2023 - While hiking in the backcountry a few days ago, I found four bull moose, hanging out together and hiding from the sun's...
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Bull Moose Silhouette
July 20, 2023 - A few days ago, I was fortunate to once again find one of the biggest bull moose in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole, known...
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Hoback
July 12, 2023 - On a hike a few days ago, I ran into one of the biggest bull moose in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. This big bull is kno...
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Happy Independence Day!
July 04, 2023 - Happy Independence Day!
Who better to celebrate July 4th with than grizzly 399 and her new cub of the year Spirit. Here...
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Swimming Grizzly
June 25, 2023 - Almost endless daily hiking and driving in Jackson Hole looking for critters to photograph, keeps me busy.
A typical da...
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Grizzly Bear 793 aka Blondie
May 30, 2023 - Now that grizzly 399 (with a new record-setting baby: read about it by clicking here!) and most of the other known bears...
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Grizzly Cubs of the Year
May 23, 2023 - It's that time of the year!
Grizzly bear sows are appearing out of hibernation with new cubs in tow. Few things in na...
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Grizzly 399 Breaks Record!
May 16, 2023 - She did it!
Grizzly 399 came out of hibernation today in Grand Teton National Park with a new COY ("Cub Of the Year")!...
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Where to Photograph Bighorn Sheep?
May 02, 2023 - When it comes to finding good areas to photograph bighorn sheep, a few places come to mind.
There's winter at the Natio...
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Bison in Grand Teton National Park
April 27, 2023 - This bison posed in a great spot in front of the snow Teton mountains in Grand Teton National Park.
I cannot believe ho...
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Bison Calf in Yellowstone
April 24, 2023 - Following up my post from a few days ago, here's a bison calf from the same herd that I photographed crossing a river in...
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Bison in Yellowstone
April 22, 2023 - When a bison herd in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar valley made their way towards a creek, I got setup with my big le...
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Moose and the Tetons
April 16, 2023 - As the sun had set behind the Tetons in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, I was on my way back from a hike looking fo...
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PetaPixel Article on Grizzly 399
March 14, 2023 - Photography website PetaPixel published my new article on Grizzly 399: find it here, or click on the image below.
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Wild Horses Panoramic Prints
March 09, 2023 - Starting today, I have two new panoramic prints available of the wild horses, for sale in my Etsy shop.
First we have a...
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Grizzly Bear Cub of The Year
March 08, 2023 - It's only a matter of time now before grizzly sows wake up from hibernation with new cute cubs in tow...
Typically griz...
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World Wildlife Day
March 03, 2023 - Today is World Wildlife Day.
While we keep up the fight to protect nature and its wildlife, a staggering statistic tell...
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Fiery Sunset Bull Moose
February 27, 2023 - It seems that summertime visitors to Grand Teton National Park more and more have to contend with smoke from nearby fore...
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Big Bull Moose in early Winter
February 08, 2023 - A hike to a waterhole proved successful when I stumbled upon this big bull moose and two cow moose, at the tail end of m...
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Wildlife Photography in a Busy World
February 06, 2023 - As a wildlife photographer, I'm always looking for the 'perfect' shot.
A shot with great lighting.
A good-looking anim...
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Wildlife Short Video: Big Bull Moose in the Water
January 25, 2023 - A peaceful scene in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Having tracked these bull moose in the previous days, I setup...
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Raven and Nictitating Membrane
January 21, 2023 - When you spend much time outdoors, certain 'common' animals tend to blend into the background. Few pictures are made of...
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The Amazing Story of 27-Year Old Grizzly Bear 399
December 20, 2022 - The Amazing Story of Grizzly #399
When a grizzly bear appears in Wyoming's Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, tr...
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Grizzly 399 and Bruno in Grand Teton National Park
December 05, 2022 - The day was a Tuesday in late May.
In April and May, I'm out daily in Grand Teton National Park to look for wildlife to...
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Grizzly 399 at the Snake River and Jackson Lake Dam
November 13, 2022 - How exiting it is when you run into grizzly 399!
On this particular afternoon exploring Grand Teton National Park, I no...
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Fox in Snow
November 10, 2022 - Here is one of my favorite images from this past Spring in Grand Teton National Park.
I camped in the National Park's w...
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Where is Grizzly 399?
November 08, 2022 - After the warm and prolonged Fall season, Winter is finally arriving in Grand Teton National Park. Temperatures are expe...
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Cattle or Grizzlies?
July 08, 2022 - When you like nature, wildlife and value places where you can still get away and hope to see a grizzly or wolf, it feels...
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Happy 4th of July!
July 04, 2022 - Happy 4th of July! 🐴🎉
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to pay homage to the animal that helped foun...
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Grizzly 399's Teeth at Old Age
June 15, 2022 - Recently, I observed the grizzly 'mating dance' in Grand Teton National Park.
In the case of celebrity grizzly sow 399...
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Happy Mother's Day!
May 08, 2022 - Happy Mother's Day!
Here's one of my favorite animal moms that I have been lucky enough to encounter. This black bear l...
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Up Close and Personal
April 17, 2022 - Up close and personal with a grizzly.
I love getting close-up shots of animals as it allows you to get a feel for the a...
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World Wildlife Day
March 03, 2022 - Happy World Wildlife Day!
Per the United Nations, today is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied fo...
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Happy Valentines Day
February 14, 2022 - Happy Valentines Day!
Here are some of my favorite intimate wildlife moments that I was fortunate enough to capture ove...
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Fall Berries
January 29, 2022 - As I'm spending the winter months in Mexico along the Sea of Cortez, I'm finally finding some time to edit images from t...
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Wolves Need Our Help
January 21, 2022 - It is heartbreaking to watch as grey wolves get slaughtered by states such as Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
I...
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Lamar Valley
January 14, 2022 - Here's looking at you! Just keep your distance. 😊
From my article: Best Tips for Photographing Bison in Yellowstone...
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FREE Print Giveaway
October 23, 2021 - Would you like a free 11x14 wildlife fine art print?
Choose any image for sale in my Etsy shop. The winner will be anno...
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Photography Tips for Bison in Yellowstone
September 10, 2021 - My newest article was published with my best tips for photographing bison in Yellowstone National Park!
Read it here
H...
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Is It Friday Yet?
August 30, 2021 - One of the most important lessons in wildlife photography is that there are rarely any do-overs!
Sometimes you arrive i...
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It's Almost That Time of the Year ...
August 20, 2021 - Back when I grew up in Belgium (Europe), I used to hate September 1 approaching.
You see, with the typical crappy weath...
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Rocky Fox Den
December 13, 2020 - While camping in the mountains outside of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, I was pleasantly surprised to find...
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Fox at Sunset
November 20, 2020 - It was getting later and later in the day as I was driving around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming this fall. I had...
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Baby Animals
August 29, 2020 - With winter fast approaching; yes, the first freezing temperatures are here already in Yellowstone's northeast corner; a...
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399 and Cub
July 21, 2020 - If you want to see more pictures of 399 and her adorable cubs (and really, who doesn't??), the recent story I wrote abou...
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The Story of Grizzly Bear 399
July 06, 2020 - Grizzly 399, Queen of the Tetons
When a grizzly bear appears in Wyoming's Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, tra...
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Friendly Red Fox
June 24, 2020 - One of the beautiful aspects of exploring Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is that you never know what will yo...
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Snow
May 16, 2020 - Sometimes the best opportunities happen when everyone has gone home.
A long day of searching for wildlife in Wyoming ha...
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Wolf Kill
April 20, 2020 - Even though wildlife can appear anytime anywhere in Yellowstone National Park, I like the Lamar Valley in the Northeast...
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Sunset Shafts
April 16, 2020 - I had spent the afternoon looking for the elusive Great Gray Owl in Grand Teton National Park.
It was late fall, a few...
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Let It Snow!
April 11, 2020 - Let it snow!
A beautiful bull moose poses near the Gros Ventre river in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Moose are...
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Sunrise Pose
February 28, 2020 - Looking for wildlife usually involves getting up early to catch the sunrise, taking a break mid-day and then staying out...
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Strike a Pose
January 26, 2020 - Do you want to learn how to take better wildlife pictures?
Here's my book to get you started
I found this owl afte...
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Scenic Moose
January 15, 2020 - Fall season is an amazing time to find yourself in the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The combination of beautiful fa...
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Happy New Year!
December 31, 2019 - Do you want to learn how to take better wildlife pictures?
Here's my book to get you started
Happy New Year!
Some...
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Bugling Bull
December 27, 2019 - One of the most amazing sounds in nature for me is the bugling of a bull elk.
The first time I ever heard bugling was w...
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Looking Back On 2019
December 21, 2019 - With the holidays upon us and 2020 - and an entire new decade - just around the corner, I thought it was a good time to...
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Surprise
December 11, 2019 - It was late June as I was out exploring Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, looking for wildlife.
A bull bison grazed just acro...
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Face to Face
November 10, 2019 - These two moose are 'play fighting' or sparring. During the annual moose rut (or mating season), things get decidedly mo...
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Who Is Playing With The Camera? (Video)
October 31, 2019 - The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - which includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - is home to many bears. B...
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Panic
September 18, 2019 - These two newborn cubs were in panic mode in Yellowstone National Park.
Mom had just swam across a wide creek in Yellow...
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Leap of Faith
August 26, 2019 - Do you want to learn how to take better wildlife pictures?
Here's my book to get you started
A crying noise came o...
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Feeding Bear Cubs
August 15, 2019 - It's always special when a wild animal trusts you enough to nurse its newborn cubs in front of you!
I found this black...
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Teeth
August 11, 2019 - Do I have something stuck between my teeth?
I came across this black bear grazing along a hiking trail in Yellowstone N...
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Swimming Black Bear
August 08, 2019 - The rules for safely watching bears in nature are there for a good reason. Never hike alone. Always make noise while hik...
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Newborn
August 01, 2019 - I found this newborn black bear cub on a hike in Yellowstone National Park.
His mom was grazing nearby as the cub climb...
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Mom
July 26, 2019 - Staying close to mom is the best way to survive for young animals. This black bear cub (and his sibling half hidden next...
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New article published!
April 04, 2019 - Proud that my new article was published today!
Many thanks to Destination: Wildlife and Roberta Kravette, and wildlif...
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