Song of Fall tree while the grouping of bears

while the grouping of bears creates a strong sense of story

and dramatic presence

The title is a playful nod to that familiar family dynamic

gazing across the frame against a backdrop of bright yellow fall leaves

The photograph fills the entire frame with the coarse texture of the bison's fur

Song of Fall tree while the grouping of bearsSong of Fall captures a dominant bull elk in profile, bugling across a dry mountain meadow during the fall rut. There are few sounds more connected to autumn in the mountains than the bugle of a bull elk. It carries through valleys, forests, and open meadows as dominant males seek out mates, challenge rivals, and announce their presence on the landscape. This image captures that moment visually, with the elks mouth open mid call and his posture full