'Close Encounter' Cherry Blossom Ever see a GROUP of

Ever see a GROUP of praying mantises

Still trying to find new ways to convey both the beauty & emotion I feel when witnessing scenes like this in-person

and enjoyed an incredible mid-winter sunset

Three bracketed HDRs with different focus points (nine total images) were stacked to create an image with balanced dynamic range & increased focal plane

'Close Encounter' Cherry Blossom Ever see a GROUP ofNothing like a real life Grizzly Bear with cubs headed your way at close range! Feelings of respect, adrenaline, fear, & enthusiasm collided simultaneously. Took this shot backpedaling up the trail as our paths literally crossed. The whole experience lasted probably 20 30 seconds, but the memory will certainly last a lifetime 9 11 2024 Glacier National Park, Montana