An evening in the park
An evening in the park
Tuesday we left the dogs home and went for an afternoon drive through Teton park. It’s a nice loop with several great turnouts, and you never know what you’re going to see. We had dinner at Signal Mountain lodge, and by then the sun was getting low on the mountains. When you are in the park, on the inner road, the Tetons are incredibly close. It’s such a different perspective than the far away view.
This is the top of the Grand with some little wispy clouds hanging on. We also had the cold snap here, and the clouds were finally going away by the evening.
This is the Grand from a different angle, and a little later in the evening. The sun was just going behind and it looked so awesome.
We didn’t see any animals though, except a few elk. This huge guy laid down just as I was ready to get his photo. Dang things anyway.
It was a nice evening drive. We wanted to do something fun before Al had to leave for Utah yesterday. He is making what will hopefully only be a few days trip down there. One of the stores in town is buying a few pieces of furniture that he made a long time ago. We need to get stuff out of that shop so we can get it sold, and these aren’t exactly yard sale items. This is the same store that bought a bunch of the photo prints on the rusty corrugated metal, and they want more. So he is making a bunch of those too. This is only the second time we have been apart in 9 years. Not our favorite thing.
Last night I was lucky to spot a moose along the river. He hung out eating his dinner for a while, and I got several good shots. He’s a big guy for sure.
I also spent a lot of time yesterday loading new photos in to my print store. A bunch of the horses, bison, Tetons, and some other random stuff.
So check that out at this link.
I love all of these pictures! I have to ask…does it feel pretty safe when you are left alone in the RV when Al is gone for a few days? I have often wondered about that. I sure hope he isn’t gone too long. It’s nice that you two really enjoy spending all of your time together! Those moose pics are amazing!
I feel totally safe. We are in a great campground that we have spent a ton of time in. Torrey will bark if something is up, and I am prepared for whatever.
I actually thought you were boondocking out in the middle of nowhere! It totally makes sense if you are in a familiar place! Glad to hear sales are going well…I need to go over and look at your latest group of photos!
it seems you are there to catch the best moments… the sun behind the mountains is a masterpiece and I love the last photo of the elk… he has such a special look as if he would grin :o)
I think he was grinning at the fact that he hid from me.
The Tetons are gorgeous! I love the elk and the moose, cool sightings and photos! Enjoy your day!
I have to laugh at the Elk – nice hiding sir :-)
I know, right!
great photos as usual. Strange and wonderful mountains. The Elk seemed photo shy. Sometimes being apart makes being back together even better. A little time for your self sometimes is good; sometimes not. Sending positive thoughts that all will be well till he returns.
All great photos, but I love those elk antlers sticking up out of the high grass. :) And the sunlight beaming up from behind the mountains is incredible. I think it’s so sweet that you two haven’t been apart more than twice in two years – you’re a perfect match for each other! :D
Ya, I think we are a perfect match too. The elk was pretty funny.
You captured the majesty of the mountains! Love the moose images. :)
LOL! The elk looks like some space alien rising from the ground! (I watch way too many movies). When I walked the dogs this morning, I saw two bucks lying to the side of the trial in a small patch of trees. Both had their antlers grown in, but they were still covered in velvet. I have never seen them in that phase before. Of course I did not have my camera with me! I never seem to learn my lesson on that. Always bring the camera!
Yes, always take the camera! I never go out without mine, especially around here.
Such beauty! Love the second one.
great pictures! Lately the we haven’t traveled more than 60 miles from home. I miss it!
Ha, the elk are like my girls when I’m trying to take photos! Luke is more cooperative like the moose. I go away with “the girls” for a night here and there, but it’s not often that my hubby goes away, and I don’t like it much when he does either. I hope Al doesn’t have to be gone for too long!
Love the shot of the antlers in the grass where you can’t really see the elk.
The shot of the sun behind the tip of the mountain is truly magical, and that last moose shot is great!
It is such a beautiful place you are so lucky to enjoy it like you get to. Love Dolly
You can always chat me up if you’re lonely. ;-)
You really do live in heaven!
Wow – love the shots, especially of the antlers!