Grand Teton National Park was certainly on the must-see list.
I had heard so much about the Grand Tetons and surrounding areas that it was finally time to go see it for myself.
The crisp air of fall meant it was time to experience the Grand Tetons in its full display of colors.
Off I went to Wyoming, visiting one gem after another, and I hope you enjoy viewing these scenes as much as I did expoloring every inch of them.
I stood in one spot for over an hour, just waiting for the perfect moment. As a Double-crested Cormorant glided to center stage in the water, another flew overhead. This is at Oxbow Bend, definitely my favorite location in the area.
As the sun passed over the mountain range at sunset, I loved seeing the last rays of the day squeeze through, all while a puffy white cloud formed above me. Patience was my friend that day.
After hundreds of attempts with my underwater camera, I finally captured the image I was striving for--to show the colorful rocks below the surface of Jenny Lake.
If you have visited the park (Jackson Hole) before, you might have scene these gigantic decorative arches made by weaving naturally shed elk antlers around a steel frame and securing them with gravity, friction, and screws. They are quite a sight to see. The antlers are collected annually by the local Boy Scouts and Rotary Club from the National Elk Refuge during the spring, after the elk naturally shed their antlers in late winter. It involves painstakingly placing each antler, which can weigh between 5 and 10 pounds, to form a gigantic arch. You can learn more about this fascinating tradition.
During the late afternoon, I found this amazing scene with the colorful Aspens standing in front of the Tetons. I stood waiting for perfect light as the clouds passed by.
My last morning shooting Grand Teton National Park took me to Taggert Lake. It certainly did not disappoint. As I trekked around the lake, it seemed as though one scene was better than the last. See what I mean by exploring even more pictures of Taggert Lake.
Quite literally, the first thing we saw leaving the aiport after we arrived was a family of mooses. I should say we first saw the crowd of people stopped staring at them. I couldn't help but join the party to watch these magnificent creatures.
A well-known place called the Chapel of Transfiguration has a mesmerizing interior worship space where the Grand Tetons are framed perfectly in the window.
I walked along the trail of Jenny Lake and did a double take when I saw these double trees ;-) The light had a mystical feel and was glad I found this scene.
If you've seen pictures of Grand Teton National Park, there's little doubt you've seen the famous Mormon Row. While it is a more popular spot in the morning, I decided to switch it up and catch the early evening golden light and it paid off.
Have you seen the famous picture of the Snake River taken by Ansel Adams? That specific picture is not possible to take anymore because the trees have grown so tall and they obscure the view of the river. So when I saw this scene I smiled as it reminded me of that famous picture.
Whenever nature becomes personified, that is what grabs my attention. Aside from the beautiful golden colors of this tree, I love how it seemingly lunges out from behind the pine to say "Boo!" That tree's personality is evident to me in this picture.
While beautiful in any season, I highly recommend visiting Grand Teton National Park in the fall to experience the amazing scenes encrusted with vibrant colors! I can't wait to go back some day!
