Goodbye Yellowstone National Park 2015

I made it to the park one last time in 2015 earlier this week (17th trip). It was stellar as usual. Unfortunately the wolves and mountain goats were too far for any good photos, but all the other wildlife played well. 2015 was an epic adventure, I learned a ton from being here in the forums. Thanks to all who look and comment and I am looking forward to 2016!! Enjoy, thanks for looking, Cole

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • 1/640 • f/8 • ISO 100

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/CxPV​vv coyote and ice crystals by Cole W, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/CD6p​1V Frosty Bison by Cole W, on Flickr

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/Cxhp​Pu Elk eating grass by Cole W, on Flickr

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • 1/500 • f/10 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/CvCu​5q chuggin along-leader of the pack by Cole W, on Flickr

Not real sure if I should through this in, I'm not a huge an of over editing, but thought this "paint" style bighorn was kinda cool.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/CGQu​9B painted bighorn by Cole W, on Flickr

Be Better today than Yesterday, strive to Be better Tomorrow than today
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Gear: Canon 7Dii | Canon T3i/600D | Canon R6 | Canon 24-105 RF STM | Canon EF-S 18-55 IS II | Canon 55-250 EF-S IS STM | Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 C | Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Yongnuo YN-565 | Yongnuo YN600EX-RT

Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
flickr

Terry --Eating eggs and lovin em.ߘ

Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
RRS tripod and monopod | 580EXII | Cinch 1 & Loop 3 Special Edition | Editing Encouraged

80D, 70D, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC HSM ART, 24-70 f2.8L, Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C, 430 EX II, Induro AM24 w/3Pod H1, CT214 w/PHQ-1, and several cold beers.

Dave
7D gripped l T3i gripped | EFS-IS 18-55mm | EFS-IS II 55-250mm | EF 50mm 1.8 II l Tamron 150-600mm | Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 vc

Steve
Pentax K-3, K10D, K20D, Nikon D700

Pondrader wrote in post #17839323
Great stuff Cole

Thank you.

CRobH wrote in post #17839345
Great stuff indeed!

Thanks

KT29 wrote in post #17839350
Some very nice variety here Cole. Thanks for sharing. Have fun next year doing it all over again.

I can't wait to get back! Thank you.

shumicse wrote in post #17839867
Hello Cole,
Its really great stuffs from you, specially I love your try to edit the last shot though its looking bit painted one! Anyway sometimes new effect need to apply to see the change. Happy New Year

Thank you!

Phoenixkh wrote in post #17839877
Beautiful stuff, Cole. I love Yellowstone in the winter. It's so crisp... and the night skies are something to see. I remember being able to read just from starlight.... no moon that night.... just billions of stars and no pollution. As long as I have a working memory, I'll remember that.

I know. I am heading back for a 3 day winter over night trip to work on some milky way stuff! thank you.

Anyway, thank you for a nice collection and stimulating my thoughts. I love the buffalo (I know, I know "American bison).... I still love them.

Thank you for the kind words.

Mel-S wrote in post #17839999
Good stuff. Maybe we'll run into each other this year once they open the roads on my side again. Happy New Year!

I hope we can run into each other!

daverator wrote in post #17840047
Happy New Year Cole! Enjoyed your images, looking forward to more. When I get a chance to go to the park in the spring I'll contact you.

Please do. I'm just a quick drive away.

wtlwdwgn wrote in post #17840102
Nice captures. You took good advantage of the opportunities. I had planned to go this weekend but couldn't make it.

Thanks.

Be Better today than Yesterday, strive to Be better Tomorrow than today
Flikr: https://flic.kr/ps/2TN​QqE http://chasingthewildo​utdoors.zenfolio.com
Gear: Canon 7Dii | Canon T3i/600D | Canon R6 | Canon 24-105 RF STM | Canon EF-S 18-55 IS II | Canon 55-250 EF-S IS STM | Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 C | Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Yongnuo YN-565 | Yongnuo YN600EX-RT

Panasonic G9 100-300 12-32
Canon R7 RF 100-400 f5,6-8 Rf-S18-150 f3,5-6,3 EF 50 f1,8

IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
Canon 1D4, 1D-X, 1D-X II, almost enough glass. My Flickr.

Be Better today than Yesterday, strive to Be better Tomorrow than today
Flikr: https://flic.kr/ps/2TN​QqE http://chasingthewildo​utdoors.zenfolio.com
Gear: Canon 7Dii | Canon T3i/600D | Canon R6 | Canon 24-105 RF STM | Canon EF-S 18-55 IS II | Canon 55-250 EF-S IS STM | Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 C | Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Yongnuo YN-565 | Yongnuo YN600EX-RT

SCALPA wrote in post #17842444
very nice shots

Thank You

Wallace River wrote in post #17842640
Very cool, I have to get out there! Love the coyote.

Thanks!

Be Better today than Yesterday, strive to Be better Tomorrow than today
Flikr: https://flic.kr/ps/2TN​QqE http://chasingthewildo​utdoors.zenfolio.com
Gear: Canon 7Dii | Canon T3i/600D | Canon R6 | Canon 24-105 RF STM | Canon EF-S 18-55 IS II | Canon 55-250 EF-S IS STM | Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 C | Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Yongnuo YN-565 | Yongnuo YN600EX-RT