September 18, 2005 Yellowstone Camp

September 18, 2005
Fishing Bridge Camp
Yellowstone
Wyoming

I think all the animals had a meeting last night and decided to work with me today. Great images of Bison and Elk and that is saying a lot working with a 65mm.

Have come to realize that when photographing, in the National Parks, trying to create pristine images of animals or landscapes, for that matter, that look like they are in the wild is rather passé. Leaving in the roadways, building or fire hydrants adds a key element to these images and give them a true sense of place. Took me a good part of the day fighting with the photographs until I had this epiphany and then the photographs almost made themselves.

I have yet to photograph the strangest animal in the part. The human animal walking around with tons of photographic gear. I saw one pack today but was not quick enough. I hope that tomorrow we find another pack and they will allow me to do a portrait. Very important species of the park and I hope to be able to document them.

Truly a great place to work however I am quickly running out of film find myself being a bit too conservative on how much film I shoot. Hopefully Polaroid will come through with more film soon. Have to send another portfolio to them next week.

Without the continued help of folks like Polaroid, my Private Clients (God Bless Them!) and the folks at The Gallery at The Katonah General Store, Elizabeth Larkin and Myron and June Goldfinger this trip would not be possible. Despite all my bitchen I say a prayer of thanks each night that Grandfather has sent you my way. Hokahey!

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