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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

06/20/2007 03:50:45 AM · #1

I will be taking a whole week off work in the middle of July to go on vacation to Wyoming. I will be in Jackson for one afternoon, Afton (Star Valley) for a couple days, and then I will head on over to Bear Lake for a couple days.

Are there any locals who can recommend places to shoot some great photographs? I will be taking all my camera gear and might even own a 70-200mm by then.

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

06/20/2007 04:38:38 AM · #2

Not local, but I am out there twice each year. We primarily spend our time in Jackson, the Tetons and Yellowstone. I looked through your profile and website, but there really isn't any particular focus there. What type of shots are you looking for. Do you want to concentrate on wildlife, landscapes, the town life, etc. With only one afternoon to spend there, you will definitely not see even a little bit of what the area has to offer. Let us know what you are looking for and I'll point you in some good spots.

E

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

06/20/2007 04:49:02 AM · #3

Wildlife is of little interest to me. I will be looking for nice Landscapes/Cityscapes and maybe some nice locations to take portraits of the family.

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

06/20/2007 05:38:57 AM · #4

Well, in the Jackson area alone, you are in for a treat. In town is a really neat area, but the great shots are just north of the town. Exit Jackson headed toward Yellowstone, I believe its HWY 189. Once you pass the fish hatchery on your right, you'll top a hill and Jackson Hole will open up in front of you. From there all the way to the Canadian border are great landscape shots...seriously. There are some very classic views of the Tetons from easy pullouts all along the highway from there. Like these:

The latter is actually where Ansel shot one of his famous shots, hence the photo name.

For classic shots, I recommend turning right at Gros Ventre Junction onto Gros Ventre Road. About 5 miles down that road, there is a little park service sign on your left that points you to Mormon Row. There are a series of buildings up toward Antelope Flats road that are the classic antique Teton captures. Like these:

Along this road, there is a small heard of Bison that call the area home. Sometimes they are on the hillside to the left, sometimes beside the old buildings, sometimes over on Antelope Flats road, but I always find them. I have many, many more posted over on Flickr. From there, turn around and follow Mormon Row back over to Gros Ventre Road. Turn left, follow the road into Kelly, follow it around the sharp left turn, then turn right to stay on Gros Ventre road about a mile past Kelly. About 5 or 6 miles later, you'll be over at slide lake. That one is named for the large white area you'll be seeing on your right, trying to figure out what it is. A bit before the lake, there are some old cabins on the left that usually have bison roaming about. Here is a cool winter shot I grabbed there back in March:

All along the road around and past the lake, elk, bison, coyotes and big horn sheep usually hang around. This is probably the best, single area to find wildlife without getting up into Yellowstone.

I would also recommend taking the Moose-Wilson road from the south side of town, just off of HWY 22 to find the resident moose that are usually hanging around. That road, headed north, drops you right back into the Tetons,and there are some terrific shots of the local landscape there off the beaten path. I know that you mentioned having an afternoon in the area, but if you haven't already spent some time in Yellowstone, I sure wouldn't miss it while I was there if I were you.

I hope these help. As more comes to mind, I'll post those as well. I am at work right now, and I am sure that there is something I should be doing. Let me know if this helps.

Message edited by author 2007-06-20 05:41:00.

06/20/2007 06:27:08 AM · #5

Thank you for all the info Eric. I may have to leave earlier in order to have a little more time in Jackson. I'll be sure to print off your post before I head out because I know I am not going to be able to remember all that.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/20/2007 05:22:38 PM · #6

I created this thread at 1:50 AM local time which didn't give all the sane people a chance to see it. (Bump)

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

06/20/2007 05:51:17 PM · #7

I grew up in Wyoming, and still visit as often as I can. I have family that lives in Dubois (about 30 miles south of Jackson). Its a very rustic western town (less touristy than Jackson.

between Jackson and Dubois is the Brooks Lake Lodge, the place nearest and dearest to my heart.

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/17/2007 07:15:38 PM · #8

I'm headed out here this week for the fall color and wildlife , Yellowstone and Grand Tetons . Bought a few new toys and I am ready , I have been checking the weather Looks like its going to be chilly in the morning

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/17/2007 07:31:22 PM · #9

Route 14 between Ranchester and Cody is probably the most incredible stretch of road I've ever driven. Every mile is absolutely stunning.

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/26/2007 10:47:07 PM · #10

Got back from yellowstone last night it was great , I started to look at some photos and here is two
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Message edited by author 2007-09-30 12:43:56.

jtf6agent

Canon EOS-1D Mark III