Finally dusted the camera off.

[yakfisher]

Took a little me-cation (my wife's term) last week out to Yellowstone and had a chance to try out the Sigma 150-500. This trip is what I did instead of heading up to Ely or The North Shore. I had lots of fun and here are a few of the shots I took. If you would like to see more I have more. Note: all shots are un-cropped images shot raw with a just some quick post processing. I haven't posted much lately, but as always any critique is welcome.

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#4

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#6

#7

[finnbay]

All good, but I REALLY like #4!

[JayinMN]

All are nice but I have to agree # 4 is awesome!

[gatorhunter]

#4. They all have different hair styles too! Kewl!

[Yellowhead]

I like them all but #4 is a prize winner!!

[Spearing Machine]

That area is absolutely gorgeous!! I was hoping to go out there for spring break this year and be different from everyone else going swimming I would go hiking in the snow If your trip was fairly recent how was the travel out and around there? From what I have read its limited and may be very hard with a car especially cutting through the mountains with a car. I too am a fan of the bison walking towards you.

[yakfisher]

I flew out to Bozeman and then rented a car. I stayed in Gardiner just outside the North entrance 5 miles from Mammoth Hot Springs. The only plowed road in the park during winter is to Mammoth and then over to Grove City, MT. To snowmobile in the park you must be with a guide. There are shuttles to Old Faithful from Mammoth, West Yellowstone, MT, and Jackson, WY. Either in snow coaches or track vans. The campground at Mammoth is open I rented snowshoes from REI in Bozeman. You can rent both xc skis and snowshoes next to the hotel in the park. You can also arrange for shuttles to numerous trail heads along the road to Old Faithful. There are lots of options and it would be a great spring break trip. If you get the it for downhill skiing, Bridger Bowl outside of Bozeman is really cheap and has lots of runs for all abilities. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Here's another taste:

[Spearing Machine]

Awesome thanks for the help! I may do a little more looking around now into this trip. Its sounds as though to do about anything will cost me something which is alright if prices are reasonable. Keep an ear open for any other questions.

[MN Shutterbug]

Sweet series. Good thing you had 500mm for the oncoming bison. Them things can move fast.

[yakfisher]

Here are the edits I did of the Bison on the road and the big horn sheep. C&C is invited and welcome. What might you have done differently?

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#5

[pureinsanity]

I think you did just fine!

[Dbl]

Great work Yak! #4 is a stunner, really nice job. Yellowstone is a must for any photographer.

[Paul]

I love number 2. I think the textures and colors work well together. nice job.

[dockothebay]

Awesome images! #4 is really special. I love Yellowstone, any time of the year!

[eyeguy 54]

Great series, #4 really grabbed my attention.

[Canon Guy]

Wow,that #4 is a killer shot!