THE ALPHA

The Shoshone people native to this region of Wyoming called the buffalo "bozheena". While the language of their name has changed, the nature of dominant alphas displaying their superiority among the herd has not. (2016)

All of nature seemed in harmony when an early rut season meeting brought these two moose together in the Wyoming wilderness.  (2020)

American bison belong as much to history, as much to the land, as they do to our present.  They are sacred spirits of a continent that has relied on their presence.  Artistically, I felt the mood of this scene matched the reserved power of the mighty buffalo.   (2025)

At the foot of Wyoming's Tetons the waning day brings a cast of characters together to mingle for a moment of refreshingly untouched nature. (2017)

It was a wonderful hour observing this fox deep in the belly of the Wyoming highlands.  With a long lens, I remained distant viewing its focused attention at the slightest perception of prey breaking only once to lift its head and acknowledge my presence.  (2023)

I enjoy framing contextual wildlife shots that showcase the beauty of the animal and the space in which they roam. When they’re both as striking as this bull elk and the layered trees cloaked in morning fog, it’s only natural to compose them together. (2025)

Yosemite is coveted for its iconic towering peak-laden walls and the sanctuary of nature harbored within them.  Along the banks of the Merced River the currents transition from free-flowing breaks to nearly stagnant pools that offer crystal clear reflections as divine as the peaks that tower above.  (2024)

Wild animals have adapted in amazing ways to survival in their environment. Instinct is ever-present, and the job of surveying surroundings is a full time job. This moose takes in a huff of air to analyze his pursuit for food, presence of other moose in his community, and any other intel the natural world is offering.  In doing so, he presented a mighty and commanding pose. (2020)

I felt this simple and striking profile of this elk had a strong message to convey. Backdropped by natural terrain, strength of form and feature came front and center. (2025)

More than 60,000 gallons of water flow over Yellowstone Falls every second. When it crashes 300 feet down at the foot of the falls, a sustained rolling thunder and a clouded blast of water is hurled into the air. The result is a visual spectacle given unique character in an array of lighting conditions that truly is one of the wonders of the West.  (2025)

I’ve come to appreciate many nuanced traits of bison over my years of field work with them. Near the top of the list is their humble, unassuming demeanor. They don’t boast or make a show. A simple look or a grunt is often the only hint they give of their nuclear strength and iron will. These insufficient reminders leave it up to the onlooker to understand the unspoken word and observe the respect they so deserve. (2017)  

All of nature seemed in harmony when an early rut season meeting brought these two moose together in the Wyoming wilderness.  (2020)

The visual impact of horses paired with rugged country has always made an impact on me. Individually they are powerful, mysterious, and timeless. Together they are poetry. One could easily convince me that one was created to complement the other.  (2025)

American Bison have genetic roots dating back 200,000 years in North America – the eons having refined them to endure every hardship on the continent. Their immense mass and muscle, keen awareness, and stoic disposition commands attention. I often find that being in their presence reduces everything to just you and them. (2018)  

Like blooming flowers of Spring or turning leaves of fall, nature’s patterns unfold in the alters of moose. In late summer they shed the fleshy velvet that provides nutrients necessary for to grown and maintain a new set of antlers every year. This short-lived lasting just a few days a year is seen here as this bull stands stoically among the approaching days of fall. (2025)

Iconic Saguaro cacti, sheer faced cliffs, and a ribbon of water are woven together in this Arizona desert landscape. This unique combination can be found in few places in the southwest – one that I relish the opportunity to explore. (2018)

Compositions like this, created at a safe distance, allow the viewer to engage with the subject one-on-one in a way they rarely can. Philosopher Martin Buber once said, “The eyes of an animal have the power to speak a great language”. The more I spend time around these great beings, the more I agree.  (2025)

What was a clear and calm vista took a dramatic turn with the day's passing hours. Energy was in the air, and the low rumble of distant thunder painted the calm breezes with audible poetry.   (2022)

Each year finds a range of young buffalo - from newborns to adolescents - among the growing herds of Northwest Wyoming. The youngest calves often hug close to their mothers contrasting their small frame and innocent behavior with the size, strength, and awareness of the adults. In a few short seasons, they adapt to the patient rhythm of nature and become the torchbearers of their noble breed.  (2023)

Set off from a background cloaked in fog, these two bull elk posed, as they often do, keyed into the signals of their surroundings. For a few moments they stood in analytical stillness almost begging to be photographed. Their sharp tines dramatically set against the foggy backdrop – every spike and angle speaking to the grace and power of the beings that carry them. (2025)