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Out of touch for a few days is never a bad thing, especially if it's in #yellowstonenationalpark Spent this morning at Lamar Valley (pictured here, look closely for lots of Bison) and by noon me and my good friends and #roadtrip buddies @danieljcronin and @theredefiners had accomplished a triple dog day, spotting a coyote, wolves and a red fox!! That's a pretty awesome way to start a day 😀#wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wanderlust #exploremore #nationalparks #wanderer #awesome #instagood (at Lamar Valley - Yellowstone National Park, MT)

With spring in full swing here in Northern Colorado, birding can be a super fun activity for watching and photography. I stumbled across this juvenile Great Blue Heron at Riverbend Ponds in Fort Collins. I was only able to capture a few shots as some Canada Geese came by and scared this beautiful bird away, but I did come up with this sweet shot of the heron enjoying the warm sunset rays. One of my favorite birds to watch and quick but cool moment with nature, and definitely a #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #naturephotographer #outdoors #natureshot #nature #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #igscwildlife #natgeo #justgoshoot #theoutbound #optoutside #explorewildly #exploremore #ourdailyplanet #bird_brilliance #bird #birdsofinstagram (at Riverbend Ponds Nature Area)

For this #wildlifewednesday I thought I'd share a Bison photo from my trip to Yellowstone National Park back in December. Everyone thought we were crazy to go in the winter, but I feel it was a perfect time to see the park for the first time. Many great memories and wildlife experiences and as I prepare for my trip back next week, it's a fitting post to reflect and get me excited to return! #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #naturephotographer #outdoors #natureshot #nature #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #igscwildlife #bison #yellowstone #natgeo #justgoshoot #theoutbound #optoutside #explorewildly #exploremore #ourdailyplanet (at Yellowstone National Park)

Fun treat last night to find and photograph this black-crowned night heron at Running Deer natural area in Fort Collins. I haven't had much luck with my feathered friends as of yet this year, but hopefully this is a good sign of things to come, oh and it's definitely a #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #igscwildlife #natgeo #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #fortcollins (at Running Deer Natural Area)

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not" -Ralph Waldo Emerson #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #nature #landscapephotography #outdoors #naturephotography #wanderlust #nature #nature_shooters #naturelover #photo #photography #nikon #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #justgoshoot #visualsoflife #theoutbound #optoutside #explorewildly #exploremore #ourdailyplanet #rei1440project #horseshoebend #arizona #sunset #sunsets #hdr (at Horseshoe Bend)

Anyone else missing a little bit of this these days? Not only does the fall bring beautiful colors to our landscape, but it brings what is referred to as the "rut", and there's nothing quite like watching a bull elk put on his best mating display @rockynps. In addition to bugling and sparing with other bulls, the males will display their strength to onlooking cows by rubbing their massive antlers on trees, shrubs and bushes. This handsome bull had an impressive harem following and put on a great show us to enjoy. Happy #wildlifewednesday #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wild #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature_shooters #wildlife_seekers #outdoors #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #igscwildlife #instagood #justgoshoot #natgeo #optoutside #wildlife_perfection #nikon #elk #colorado #coloradowildlife #coloradophotographer #coparkswildlife (at Rocky Mountain National Park)

Classic stare down with a white-tailed deer yearling. This young deer is part of a small herd that I have been photographing for about 6 months now. Although they seem to be getting used to me, I keep my distance and my presence to a minimum so that I don't stress them or interrupt their natural environment. . . . . #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlife #deer #whitetaildeer #whitetail (at Environmental Learning Center)

So for this #wildlifewednesday I wanted to share a photo of a White-Tailed deer yearling I snapped a few weeks ago at the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins. This yearling was super curious about me as I was hiding in a embankment watching her and her sibling and mother enjoying a beautiful evening. I love this photo as she was using the branches to hide from me, and would take a peek every few minutes to make sure I wasn't getting too close. I've been following this family for the past 6 months or so and it's been amazing to watch the little ones growing up, and I can't wait to see this years addition to the family in the coming months. . . . . #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #whitetaildeer #deer #whitetail #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlife (at Environmental Learning Center)

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays" -Ralph Waldo Emerson . . . . . #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #nature #landscapephotography #outdoors #naturephotography #wanderlust #nature_shooters #naturelover #photo #photography #nikon #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #justgoshoot #visualsoflife #theoutbound #optoutside #explorewildly #exploremore #ourdailyplanet #rei1440project #yourshotphotographer #hdr #hdrphotography #sunrise #monumentvalley (at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park)

How about another post for this #wildlifewednesday. I captured this bald eagle just after pulling what looks to be a rainbow trout out of the water on the way back to her perch to have a snack. I believe this is the female of a mated pair that can be found at St. Vrain State Park in Firestone, Colorado . . . . . #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #photo #photography #photoshoot #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlife #coparkswildlife #eagle #baldeagle (at St. Vrain State Park - Colorado State Parks)

Let's start this #wildlifewednesday with a Bison shot. I captured this bull at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver a few weeks cooling off in the shade and having a refreshing drink after a warm afternoon (at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge)

Just some white tail deers hiding in the grass at Rocky Mountain Arsenal a few weeks ago. Spring is here and these young ones might have some little brothers and sisters to watch after soon (at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge)

Just some white-tailed deers hiding in the grass at Rocky Mountain Arsenal a few weeks ago. Spring is here and these young ones might have some little brothers and sisters to watch after soon! • • • • • #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #photo #photography #photoshoot #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlifephotographer #whitetaildeer #deer #doe #coparkswildlife #rockymountainarsenal (at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge)

So for this #wildlifewednesday I've decided to post a none wild animal, but one that should be. This weekend I took a trip to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO with my friends @danieljcronin and @theredefiners to check out this awesome place. Their mission is to take in exotic carnivores that were either confiscated, abandoned, mistreated, etc, and cannot be returned to the wild as they've lived their lives in captivity. I'm addition to the handsome lion in this picture, you can find tigers, bears, wolves, foxes, etc. It's great to see a place like this working so hard to give these animals a chance at a good life instead of them having to be put down. As much as I wish places like this didn't have to exist, thank you for giving these magnificent beasts a second chance at life. #keepthewildinthewild #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #ig_discover_wildlife #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlife (at The Wild Animal Sanctuary)

Lower Antelope Canyon just outside of Page, Arizona is a natural wonder to explore. Along the way there are many features that resemble people, animals and places. This shot shows the "Lady" from a low perspective and the "Eagle" in the lower right corner. #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #nature #landscapephotography #outdoors #naturephotography #wanderlust #getoutside #naturelover #photo #photography #explore #nikon #photooftheday #instanature #instagood #justgoshoot #visualsoflife #theoutbound #optoutside #explorewildly #exploremore #ourdailyplanet #rei1440project #antelopecanyon #canyon #arizona (at Lower Antelope Canyon)

Lots of deer at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver this weekend to photograph. This yearling Mule Deer was a little curious about me and took a quick break from snacking to see what I was up to. Happy #wildlifewednesday!!! #wildlifewin #naturewin #wildinfocus #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotographer #ig_discover_wildlife #wildlife_seekers #wildlifeaddict #nikon #nikonphotography #naturephotographer #outdoors #thecallofthewild #natureshot #nature #capturethewild #muledeer #muley #deer #colorado #coloradophotographer #coloradowildlife #rockymountainarsenal #coparkswildlife (at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge)