Carl, Brent, and I tacked on a few extra days to the front and back ends of the Yellowstone Workshop.  We spent most of these in the Tetons area.

This is Mount Moran (camera right) photographed from Oxbow Bend Overlook with the Snake River in the foreground.  Oxbow is one of the most beautiful vantage points in Grand Teton National Park, most notably in the fall when the cottonwoods at water’s edge are brilliant yellow and red.  This beautiful spot is right on the edge of the road near Moran Junction, so it’s accessible by any park visitor from the car.  One will typically see 40+ photographers or tourists lined up here at sunrise in late September!  As a matter of fact, Carl and I typically arrive and setup an hour and a half before sunrise in the fall to get one of the prime shooting spots.  And yes, the temps are usually in the teens or 20’s.  🙂

The view is breathtaking anytime of year, actually.  This visit was extremely rewarding because there was lots of snow still in the peaks, and the sky and breakthrough light was phenomenal.  We had it all, with the exception of the beautiful golden cottonwoods.  B&W seemed like an obvious choice on this occasion.

Mt. Moran from Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park

2 Responses to “Let’s Head South to the Tetons”