my working title for this post originally was “l’obsession des tetons”…
you know, referencing western wyoming’s french explorer roots.
then, thanks to google translate, i quickly realized it was essential that i think of new title.
needless to say, i don’t speak french.
so last year, i had a photographic obsession with squaretop in the wind river range. this fall, i can’t believe i’m saying this, but i didn’t even visit green river lakes (where squaretop lives).
yes, it’s sad. but i was just too busy. i had a two hunts to attend, a ranch to shoot, lots of hot wings to eat in jackson, many pints to consume at deadman’s bar in signal mountain lodge, etc. so since most of my (very important) activities were near teton park, I decided to spend some much needed quality time with the beloved teton mountain range.
enter my newest photographic obsession.
it started the day we finished at the goosewing ranch shoot.
we had a burger and beer at deadman’s bar, then sat on the edge of jackson lake to watch a phenomenal sunset over the tetons.
i then ventured out on the river road, looking for elk. and the interesting photographic opportunities expanded. in the next blog post, i’ll show more of the elk photographs.
the clouds and smoke provided most of the drama for me. but it is the landscape itself that always draws me in and keeps me coming back for more.
come on… you knew i had to.
a portrait with my subject….
more bull elk in the shadow of the mountain.
where the antelope roam…
i hiked to emma matilda lake for the first time.
and then, of course, oxbow bend. there is good reason that this is one of the most photographed places in the world. especially in the fall.
that night the stars were out in full force. i could see the milky way stretching high above the tetons.
i’ve been going to this part of wyoming at least annually since 2001, which i know in the bigger scheme of things is not a long time.
but for me, it’s over a third of my lifetime, spending some of my favorite moments up there.
and honestly, i can’t wait to find out what gorgeous mountains will capture my obsession next year.
God bless wyoming.
andrew slaton | blog 
What are your secrets to getting such awesome photos?
no secrets David! just always working hard to get better, learn as much as possible, and being in beautiful places! thanks for the kind words :)
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pictures. We plan on visiting YNP and Grand Teton this year. I wanted to see how it is during fall. You’ve answered my question! :) Thanks!
oh my, Leah, it is my absolute favorite time of year in wyoming!! i’m so glad you plan on going! i am thinking of conducting a few workshops on location in wyoming this summer and fall… let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested, and i’ll keep you posted… thanks again!
I am now “stalking” your blog Andrew. lol So I would know about the workshop. We will be there for only 10 days. I don’t know if that’s enough time. I just know that I would be happy to “just be there”. :) Thank you again.
haha! well thanks for stalking my blog :)
you are right though, there is never enough time in ynp & gtnp!!! but 10 days is a start… you will absolutely love it!
i hope you have an amazing time.. and please do share some pics and your experience when you get back!
In Ynp and Tetons , that is.. It’s been a long time dream.