The first snow came early this year. I was able to get out for an evening and a morning and was fortunate to catch a number of animals who seemed to enjoy it just as much as I did.
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nomadruss in words and photos 
September? That is early
It was, absolutely surprised and amazed by it all.
Stunning pics!
Thanks!
Hi Russ, reminds me of the saying that there are only three season in Yellowstone July, August and Winter. We were kayaking on Lewis and Shoshone lakes over Labor day and it did feel more like early October than early September. Thanks for sharing the photos and maybe it will be a big winter in Yellowstone this year?
That would be great if it were.
These are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing Nomad.
Thanks!
I can feel that silence that comes with a snow fall. It is peaceful and allows for a deep breath, something we could all use.
Yes, parks are important for allowing people to take a deep breath. We truly need these protected places.
I often wonder how many images were shot that don’t make the final display. The beauty is endless and every angle or a few steps farther along reveals another gem. Do you filter out B-list images and just don’t shoot them, or do you snap away a zillion times and then spend time carving away until the finished treasures are revealed? Really appreciate being able to experience all the wonder through others’ lenses. Thank you.
I believe I shot 310 frames and edited it down to these. Every camera has a limited number of shutter releases so I don’t just fire away, but certainly shoot more frames than when I used film. As Nat Geo photographer Vince Musi once told me. “I have hard drives full of junk.” Editing is a key part of the process.
Beautiful photos Russ. It looks so peaceful. We wish we were there. There is just something about Yellowstone that is so magical. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.
There is something deeply magical about this place…
Magnificent scenery.
Yes, it truly is.
I do not like winter, but your pictures are beautiful, as always… except the one of the trash.
Thanks, you’ve just got to give winter a fair chance…
Great job! You are a master of your craft. John
Thanks John!
Great photos! I am wondering if the animals were enjoying it or were doubling down in feeding frenzy’s because they knew it would only get deeper and colder.
They seemed to hardly notice, at least the bison. I did see a squirrel the day following the melt who seemed especially rushed to store food.
Beautiful images, Russ 🙂
This is something I never experienced, snow….
Last image is really interesting for it’s composition 🙂
You need a good trip to Ladakh in the middle of winter!
That’s one of my dream destination, Russ 🙂
But certainly not in the middle of Winter, he he 🙂
Wow! Nice shots. I’ve never seen buffalo in real life, but they look like such fascinating creatures..
They certainly give you a primordial feel when viewing them…
Oh, dear, that’s shocking. I’m hoping it melted? I am barely embracing fall, forget winter – ha!
It melted, and it put out the fires!
A win-win!
So beautiful and I love snow! So
Snow!
yes i do love snow 😀
I grew up in Minnesota so I’m no stranger to snow. But I exchanged it for tropical heat! But I still remember the magic of that first snowfall. It enchants every time, even if you know what’s ahead!
I’ve exchanged the Everglades for the west, and I’m glad of it. But I still love those freshwater Florida springs.
Wow Snow in September…gosh Russ those pictures are beautiful!!!
Thanks y’all!
Thanks for sharing these special shots. I’m still hitting the beach in our 90 degree temperatures.
I’ve heard it’s still hot back south, I’m so glad to be out here this fall!
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Great shots of an early snow fall… but that is the Rockies, the Indian summer will be along here shortly.
Thanks for the pictures … they’re truly great…
Thank you, oh yes, the cold didn’t last too long.
Never knew winter comes so early in Yellowstone or is it just this year? I think weather scientists said there would be snow issues all over northern America. But the pictures are amazingly gorgeous! Hope I could take the same beautiful pictures some day.
It’s not unusual to have an early snow, this lasted only a day. But it has snowed the past two days as well and last year it didn’t start until November. The Farmers Almanac forecasted a snowy start to the winter but normal mid-late winter. We’ll see. I’m going to try and stay out West for it this year.