King of the Rock
Just got back from an awesome two week trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone. The weather was fantastic, although I really wish it would have snowed. Oh well - next time!
We were making the long trek from West Yellowstone to the Lamar Valley when I decided to take a break (yes, THAT kind of break!). As I got out of our car, I noticed a gentleman with a large lens on a tripod standing in front of a rock cliff. Could it be? Sure enough, I heard the distinctive bark of a pika and the fun was on. I got out my gear and spent the next half hour or so shooting the little guys and explaining to the growing crowd of curious tourists what we were shooting. This little one was quite the poser as it moved from rock to rock.
Pikas tend to blend into their surroundings rather well, so it pays to watch them for a while as they tend to follow a pattern with their movements.
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
© 2020 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.
King of the Rock
Just got back from an awesome two week trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone. The weather was fantastic, although I really wish it would have snowed. Oh well - next time!
We were making the long trek from West Yellowstone to the Lamar Valley when I decided to take a break (yes, THAT kind of break!). As I got out of our car, I noticed a gentleman with a large lens on a tripod standing in front of a rock cliff. Could it be? Sure enough, I heard the distinctive bark of a pika and the fun was on. I got out my gear and spent the next half hour or so shooting the little guys and explaining to the growing crowd of curious tourists what we were shooting. This little one was quite the poser as it moved from rock to rock.
Pikas tend to blend into their surroundings rather well, so it pays to watch them for a while as they tend to follow a pattern with their movements.
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
© 2020 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.