I find that in contemplating the natural world my pleasure is greater if there are not too many others contemplating it with me, at the same time. -Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
I found a stretch of woods in the Tetons, towards the north end of the lake where people pull their cars over and make photographs. I walked up the hill into the woods. This act alone gave me respite from the masses. I hurriedly made some photographs and then made myself intentionally slow down. I stood on a log contemplating all that I was seeing. Then in the silence a bull elk began to call on the ridge-line above me. It’s one of the most hauntingly beautiful sounds in all of nature. I wish I could convey the auditory experience through the photographs. Nonetheless the photographs were certainly inspired by all I saw, and heard. This was my evening exploring Autumn in the Tetons.
nomadruss in words and photos 
They are quite beautiful…I visited in late spring so did not see this fall color…but I did experience their majestic beauty! 😀 Are you still volunteering in Yellowstone?
Well, I’m working as a park ranger, I suppose some might deem the salary as volunteering. 😆
Lol
Stunning.
The late afternoon light hitting those trees is certainly a sight to gaze long and hard at.
If only the rest of the world was the same.
One day it shall be…
Wow wow wow! I knew I wouldn’t be at all disappointed when I opened your post as your work is always inspiring, gorgeous and amazing. I’m sharing now. I love nature so much and being outside. I love see in your amazing captures.
You’re too kind, but I sure appreciate the compliment. And yes, being in nature is just amazing!
Thanks so much! I love amazing photography and always wish I could be better but I do what I can with little training but a good eye! Keep the gorgeous posts coming!
Lovely environment and well captured. We rarely see those kind sights.
Thanks, it’s one of earths finest places…
Just amazing. Thanks for sharing these.
Thanks Kris, as Nick Saban might say, I get a lot of positive self-gratification out of sharing these. 😁
an absolute favorite place of mine, so beautiful, in awe every time I visit!!!
Me too!
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Oh, how beautiful! Have only been here in the summer…the colors in autumn are wonderful.
They truly are Jane, it’s special in the Autumn
Beautiful colours and the light in these scenes is stunning. What glorious scenery. I may not comment often these days but I always appreciate your photography. Thanks for sharing nature in all its glory with us.
Thanks Jane, and it’s always good to hear from you. Autumn is truly special in the Tetons.
I probably miss home the most in the Fall…beautiful pictures Russ!!!
When I’m overseas, me too!