Bison calf kicking up its heels, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
After our visit to the Tetons, Claudia and I spent a couple of days in Yellowstone before heading home. Since we were only there for two days, we didn’t see the variety of animals we saw in the Tetons, but did get to watch a large bison herd with numerous young calves.
These calves (often called “red dogs” because of their reddish fur) were endlessly entertaining – chasing each other, butting heads, kicking up their heels, or zooming around and around in circles to expend excess energy. Here are some photos of those adorable calves, along with one image of a Canada goose family. And I’ve also included a video Claudia made of the frolicking bison.
— Michael Frye
Bison calf nursing, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Bison mother and calf crossing a creek, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Bison cows and nursing calf, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Canada goose family, Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
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Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He lives near Yosemite National Park in California, but travels extensively to photograph natural landscapes in the American West and throughout the world.
Michael uses light, weather, and design to make photographs that capture the mood of the landscape, and convey the beauty, power, and mystery of nature. His work has received numerous awards, and appeared in publications around the world. He’s the author and/or principal photographer of several books, including Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters, and The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite.
Michael loves to share his knowledge of photography through articles, books, workshops, online courses, and his blog. He’s taught over 200 workshops focused on landscape photography, night photography, digital image processing, and printing.
Very nice! Lovely to see the calves running around.
Thanks – isn’t that fun?
Gorgeous photos! And I love Claudia’s video.
Thanks, and me too!
Wonderful images and fun video. The red dog zoomies!
Thank you! Sometimes you just gotta zoom. At least when you’re young. 🙂
Great video! How Claudia kept from laughing at their antics while she was recording is beyond me! I would have recorded myself giggling! 🙂
I’m sure she was smiling! But yeah, they were super entertaining.
I love that “puppy energy” and what a beautiful place!
I love that energy too!
Michael, you really need to include an annual trip to the Tetons/Yellowstone in your schedule. Your wildlife photos are terrific and complement your landscape work beautifully.
Thanks.
Thanks so much John!