A Good day in the Field

Yesterday was the locked keys, Sleep was sporadic at best. Coffee and a donut got things going today. Stopped and topped the tank off at a mere $3.64 /Gal. Then off on the road to see what the day would bring its a 40 mile drive from Gardiner to Lamar Valley.
Now you must understand this : Wildlife Photography requires Patience Patience and more patience. A full tank and lots of water and juice in the cooler are needed hands down.
Saturday I ran into the sheep shown on the left margin. I didn't have shots like this And was tickled to have found this herd.
Today it was my first Grizzly Bear on a Elk Kill. He was a long way off and for the sake of better photos I left him there ! I was in awe watching this magnificent beast move. He would put the bums rush on the coyote and a couple ravens and cover ground like you can't believe. About the time I got set up hiim had left, but a little knowledge of your prey is needed here, I figured he was leaving just for show. Sure enough he was back in a few minutes.
The "Speed Goats" Or antelope as you my know them were feeding along a side hill. I went a 1/4 mile ahead and photographed them as they past. I spend hours watching these animals just to see what makes them tick. If you don't love long hours alone watching Buffalo feed and sleep this won't be your gig. I harken back to a time I spent 24 hours sitting by a beaver pond because I knew a Moose trail went through it. Finally one evening while returing from a camping trip with the boys I took them to the location and walked out to the edge of the pond. I said " Boys, this is where dad has spent all his time lately " at once the woods exploded accross the pond and out came a cow with twin calves. You just never know.
Moving to the Condo in West Yellowstone tomorrow. Time will tell what that side of the park has to offer.