Winter Strong

Bison are made for extreme winter. Snowfall and their thick coats insulate them against severe cold temperatures. They are able to use their massive muscles and large heads to plow snow and reach the grasses below. Original Dimensions: 24 x 36

Backward Glance

Original Dimensions: 16 x 20

STRUT

Bison don't walk. They strut. Their massive heads slowly sway back and forth as they move, as if to say "I'm here, and I'm the baddest beast around".

I Choose You!

It was so much fun to watch these Eared Grebes. There were 3 grebes, 2 males, and a female. They chased each other around for quite a while. When the "dust" finally settled, this was the matching pair. It appears that they like each other.

Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Western Grebe Teamwork

The grebe parents work tirelessly to provide for their chicks. One parent carries their chicks on it's back, while the other parent searches for food.

Suppertime! Come-n-Get-it!

What an amazing family unit!. Eared grebe parents care for their young until they are able to care for themselves. The chicks will ride on a parent's back while the other parent searches for food. Original Dimensions: 10 x 18

Watchful

There was a visitor to our back yard this morning. She stopped and looked at me for just a moment and was so pretty in the snowfall. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Prairie Love

Love is in the air.... Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Twins

Two young deer pause and gaze my way as a gentle blanket of snow falls around them. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Snow Dance

These horses are so beautiful as they frolic and play in a winter storm. They prance and gallop in the storm, performing the most magical snow dance. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

On a Mission

The markings and intensity of the wood duck are truly eye catching. It is hard to look away from their powerful gaze. Original Dimensions: 16 x 20

Ever Watchful

A moose calf in a field of wildflowers remains alert and watchful of its surroundings. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Landing Gear Engaged!

This white faced ibis spreads its colorful wings as it comes in for a landing at Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Sweet Nectar - Take 2

An Artist Rendidion.... Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Moose Cow Feasting Delight

Sometimes you have to reach just a little further to experience the best life has to offer. That is the case with this moose cow as she reaches for the very best flower delicacy.

Buffalo at Sunset

This group of Bison are quiet and peaceful as they bask in the gentle sunset glow.

Crane Conversation

Each spring the Sandhill Cranes make a stop in Colorado's San Luis Valley as they migrate from their southern winter feeding grounds to their nesting grounds. The cranes have such character. Their interaction is so much fun to watch. I just love how these two cranes are having a "conversation" while most of the other birds surrounding them are heads down and eating. Original Dimensions: 2 x 1

Kingfisher Flight

"I feel the need.... the need for speed!" The Kingfisher is a fast bird. It is so much fun to watch them fish! And it is so hard to photograph them. This was shot at 1/2000 second and I still got some motion blur in the wings! Sometimes that blur can help tell the story of how fast they are really going. I think the disturbance on the water in front of her is caused by the air movement from her wings. Pretty cool little bird!

Winter's Frost

"Frost is the greatest artist in our clime - he paints in nature and describes in rime." - Thomas Hood Young Bison adorned in wintery frost. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24

Teton Grizzly

I waited patiently for this grizzly to wake up from his afternoon nap. It was definitely worth it! After his nap he cooled off in a small stream close by and then came up to enjoy the wildflowers nearby. A metal print would really highlight the textures and water in the bear. Original Dimensions 16 x 14

Moose

This moose cow grazes on late summer willows, preparing for the upcoming rut and winter. Original Dimensions: 16 x 24