wyoming – A Randomly Creative Blog

Landscape Photography

Published on February 5, 2019February 4, 2019 by L.M.Leave a comment

Six months ago I travelled west and spent two weeks driving across, around and through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. It’s probably my favorite destination, this was my fourth trip to that area of the States. I took a TON of photos as we drove and have been ever-so-slowly getting around to sorting through and editing them. I thought as I get batches of them done I will share them here.

During the two weeks we visited Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park, Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. To say it was a whirlwind would be an understatement – even after eliminating a few destinations from the itinerary! The landscapes were amazing, although all the wildfires did make for hazy skies. I think next time I’d like to visit in May, three of my four trips have been in the fall and one in the winter so Spring would be a nice change!

The last photo was repeated almost daily – we explored until there was no more light to explore in before calling it a night. I think this particular image was from a late evening in Yellowstone.

Look for more images in the future!

Creatively,

Lynne

Critters x4….

Published on January 28, 2011January 27, 2011 by L.M.Leave a comment

Well, it’s finally here. The last post from my trip out west last fall. I think I’ve been spreading them out for so long so it won’t feel so final. But all good things have to end. Then again, all good memories remain! Today I’m sharing some photos taken of deer, antelope, elk and burro.

It was fun to see the mule deer with their big ears, so different than the ones here in Indiana.

I was SO excited to see antelope for the first time! And the second. And for several days after that. They certainly aren’t scarce!! 🙂

The elk seemed plentiful as well. It was fun to watch this one large herd and it’s bossy bull who kept a close eye on all the cows. What a ruckus he raised when they wandered the least bit!

In Custer State Park there is a large band of burros that were left behind by miners many years ago. The day I visited the park they were a friendly greeting committee as I entered one portion of the park. How sweet they looked!

I rolled down the window to snap their photos and quickly realized that I certainly wasn’t the first visitor they’d encountered. Their heads popped in my window, begging for treats and attention.

The first fellow got a juice apple from my lunch box.

Little did I know that around each corner there were more of these “greeters” just waiting for me.

Eventually I had to roll up the windows and just keep motoring forward.

So that is the end of the animal photos, I hope you enjoyed viewing them. I had fun seeing them all again as I selected the ones I was going to share with you. Now I am just wondering what new adventures this year will bring. I guess we will find out together!

Happy Friday & weekend wishes,

Lynne

Critters, continued…

Published on January 10, 2011 by L.M.7 Comments

Last month I began showing some images of animals that I photographed during my trip out west. I thought I’d continue with those photos today. These are all the more “domestic” type animals – horses, sheep, cows – that I ran across as I traveled.

When I approached this field full of sheep I thought it was a hillside covered with scattered, bleached out rocks. Until I got close enough to hear all the bleating!

I also ran across a group of dogs that seemed to be guarding sheep on one of the dirt roads I traveled down. They were really excited to “herd” me along the road and make sure I didn’t bother their sheep.

I think, perhaps, they should have paid more attention to the sheep though – a short way down the road I found this guy wandering all by himself!

My next post of critter pictures will feature buffalo/bison, moose and elk – look for it soon!

Lynne

Scenic Road Trip: Wyoming

Published on October 29, 2010July 28, 2011 by L.M.1 Comment

Continuing my travel images from the last post of photos, this post is a selection from my trip across Medicine Bow National Forrest in Wyoming. I left from Saratoga, Wyoming on a Tuesday morning and traveled across the state until early evening. The scenery and weather were beautiful and I was in & out of my car frequently to take photos as well as doing some hiking. Here is a selection of my favorites from the day:

That evening I spent my last night in Wyoming in the little town of Lusk, at the Covered Wagon Inn. The following morning I was off to South Dakota and more adventure – look for that in my new “road trip” post!

Happy trails!

Lynne