I took this American Bison image nearly five years ago with the iconic Great Salt Lake in the background. I adore being able to include the lake in my photos of these large mammals whenever I can. I’m not sure why I didn’t process and share this photo in 2015 but I came across it last week and edited it to share now.
Autumn American Bison bull with the Great Salt Lake in the background – Nikon D810, f6.3, 1/2000, ISO 500, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I’m always going to be more of a bird photographer but I can’t resist photographing mammals when I get the chance. In other words, I won’t drive past them just because they aren’t birds.
When I see American Bison at Antelope Island State Park I am always very aware of how close we came to losing them entirely and that fact makes me appreciate them even more. Today American Bison are being reintroduced to areas of their historical range on reservations and public lands. It is about freaking time.
Life is good.
Mia
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Powerful pic of a powerful beastie. American bison have always held a special place in my heart. Great shot Mia. Thanks.
So glad you came across this delightful shot. What a majestic creature! Looking forward to when it is safe to go over to Catalina and observe the herds there (from a VERY respectful distance, of course!).
That is one incredible beast. I am so glad that its species has been saved. And hope that success is matched in many more conservation projects.
Beautiful!
Beautiful. Majestic.
We here in Colorado have a sizable herd of these majestic creatures in residence at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Federal Wildlife Area which is a 17,000 acres protected reserve created on decontaminated site of a WWII weapons/chemical manufacturing site. It is just north of the old Denver Stapleton Airport site – NE of downtown Denver. It also has sizable herds of deer. There is an 11 mile long Wildlife tour road. There are several ponds and marsh areas also open. They also have attempted to introduce Black Footed Ferrets here too. Bald Eagles nest on site and there are an abundance of Raptors that claim it as home. There was a very nice Visitor Center built and they are in the process of putting in new walking trails and parking area. They do not allow bikes, dogs or joggers. It is wonderful place and is one of the closest bird viewing hotspots to my home. Life is Good in Colorado.
A spectacular shot Mia!