Bison Adult and Calf in Grand Teton National Park

A bison mother looks at its calf near Kelly, Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park

Photographing bison can be tricky depending on the weather conditions outside. If they’re in snow and the sun is shining, you’re either go to have a black bison or blown out snow. For that reason your best shots (as with most subjects) will be in the early morning or evening light. At that time of day the light is softer allowing for a brighter exposure without blowing out the highlights on the fur.

Bison calves are a bit easier since they still have a light coat. This allows for a much easier shot, however bison calves don’t steer clear of the herd very often so unless you’ve got a great telephoto lens, expect to get another adult bison shot.

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Posted on May 19, 2010.
Posted in Wildlife. Tags: Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wildlife, Wyoming.
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