Large Animals

Big Horn Family
Love to see the Big Horn Sheep traversing across the grasslands and mountain ridges in Badlands National Park. The young ones stay close to the mom as they learn to explore and climb along the rocky canyon ridges. Photographed in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. July 2021. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com
Quite A Big Horn
An amazing Big Horn presenting in the early morning hours as it quietly grazed along the grasslands. An impressive scene which quickly unfolded as we rounded a curve along the winding canyon roads at Badlands National Park. Elegant force and might quietly owning the lands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota USA
Where The Bison Roam
Where the Bison Roam Exploring the Badlands of South Dakota has many unexpected surprises. At a trailhead stop, all that could be seen were surrounding grasslands and canyons. Upon taking a few steps up a small hill, this Bison was immediately in full presentation just a short distance away. Note the lookback in the bison's eye to see the people gathering at the ridge line. A quick photo and then gave room to the Bison to continue its grazing. Amazing beauty but a force that you wouldn't want to happen upon in too close of proximity in the wild. Photographed in the Badlands National Park of South Dakota. June 2021 www.shootingnomadsphotography.com ILCE-7RM4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS 430mm, ƒ/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 320
Crown Of The Big Horn
The pure strength and mighty force of a Big Horn Ram can be easily imagined simply by viewing its magnificent presentation. Photographed in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. July 2021. www.shootingnomadsphotography.com
Big Horn Lazy Day (642)
Big Horn Sheep resting peacefully with a small herd nearby Photo taken at. Windy Point along the David Thompson Highway in Alberta, Canada. Kootenay Plains. September, 2018. www.shootingnomads.com
Young Big Horn
This young fellow was with a small young herd of about 10 Big Horn Sheep. They were photographed in Jasper National Park along the Maligne Road. The first snow of the season had fallen and the sheep were coming down to the road to lick the salt left from the snow maintenance trucks. September, 2018 www.shootingnomads.com
Bighorn Lead Flower Spotter
Bighorn lead flower spotter for a small herd of sheep towards the north entrance of Jasper National Park. The park rangers were kept quite busy trying to protect the sheep and the visitors as the herd grazed on the tempting roadside flowers. September, 2018. www.shootingnomads.com
Desert Big Horn
Desert Big Horn Sheep-Zion National Park-Utah-November-2017.
Doing The Bison Roll
This bison is clearly the ruler of his domain. His magnificence is undeniable and he clearly loves to flaunt it with great might and show of strength. He forced others to move out so that he could enjoy and relish in his mud roll and leave his scent in the wallow. All other nearby bison gave him every bit of space that he demanded. After the wallow he gave a few powerful shakes to spread it far and near. All part of the bison rut display of dominance. October, 2018. Yellowstone National Park. www.shootingnomads.com
The Mighty Bison
Bison at Yellowstone National Park-Wyoming-October-2017. This mighty bison brought up the read of a stampeding herd across the grasslands at Yellowstone. He clearly made certain that all herd members, young and old had safely moved forward before he continued onward. His essence was of terrific presence and strength.
Lone Bison In The Valley
The Youngest of the Elk Herd
This young elk was photographed in Cataloochee Valley, North Carolina. The young elk had seperated from the ladies and came exploring close to the river nearby where I was located. He gazed in my direction with gentle curiosity. Across the river was the leader of the heard and upon seeing the young one in close proximity to me, gave a call and the young elk immediately leaped across the stream to join the rest of the herd on the other side of the valley. Great Smokies Mountain National Park November, 2019 www.shootingnomads.com
Bull Elk Of Cataloochee Valley
Bull elk that had previously been seen with a harem of females now grazes in a lower valley with a single female present. The rut season is coming to a close and the elk seem of a more peaceful nature. Quietly grazing in the valley. Photographed in Cataloochee Valley, in the Great Smokies National Park in North Carolina. November, 2019. www.shootingnomads.com
Young Elk of Cataloochee Valley
This young elk was beautifully lit in the morning sun was with a very quiet demeanor. He was keeping a close watch on the herd leader and trying hard not to create any offense in his direction. The boss ranted and raved around other herd elk and eventually left without threatening this young one. Clearly he was relieved and only started to move about freely after the big boss had departed town. Photographed in Cataloochee Valley of N.C. in the Great Smokies National Park. www.shootingnomads.com
Elk In The Valley
The leader of the elk heard relaxing and grazing in the morning sun. Photographed during the rut season in Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smokies National Park. October, 2019.
The Rut Season In Cataloochee
It's the Rut Season in Cataloochee, NC. The elk are out in the meadows and showing off their great beauty. It is early morning and the autumn season and light rain brings a warm glow to the valley scene. Photographed in the Cataloochee Valley of North Carolina in the Great Smokies National Park. October, 2019. www.shootingnomads.com
Grizzly Bear
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Utah Pronghorn In The Lead (708)
Greetings. Taking the lead position, this pronghorn leads the way for the herd in safe passage across the desert floor. With a slight gesture of the head he signals an all clear and the herd moves forward. Travelling solo or in small groups, these pronghorn possess a great swiftness to move quickly from harms way if needed. Here, although watchful of my presence they did not seem to feel threatened and grazed closely in my proximity for a short while. Photographed in Grand County, Utah. April 2019
Utah Wildlife-Pronghorn
Utah Wildlife-Pronghorn (709) April, 2019.
Utah Pronghorn
Greetings. Sharing with you a photo of beautiful Pronghorn in the desert of Utah. These pronghorn are becoming more comfortable with my presence in the jeep and are beginning to show a sense of curiosity more than fear. Relaxed in my presence they grazed close by to get a closer look at me as I photographed them. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon! April 2019
Moose Munchies (631)
Madame moose is enjoying her afternoon meal. We learned an interesting fact that moose do not have any upper teeth. They use their upper lip to strip the leaves from a stem. They must have quite a stiff upper lip! This fine lady was photographed along the Maligne Road in Jasper National Park, Canada. September, 2018. (631) www.shootingnomads.com
Berry Heaven For A Black Bear
Greetings from the Shooting Nomads. Sharing with you a photo of a black bear who seemed to be in absolute berry heaven as he foraged along the berry laden hillside. Photographed in Jasper National Park. 2018.
Salt Water River Wild Horses-Relaxing Colt
Greetings from the Shooting Nomads! Sharing with you another favored photo from the Salt Water Wild Horses Gallery. This is such a sweet moment captured of one of the colts relaxing in the desert morning sun while the others grazed along nearby.