Bison at the Tetons II
by Judi Dressler
Title
Bison at the Tetons II
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
American Bison in a field in front of the Teton Mountains at sunset. I had found this herd of bison at sunset and was photographing them, when I happened to turn around and saw a glorious shaft of sunlight lighting up the Tetons behind me!
Bison, symbolic animals of the Great Plains, are often mistakenly called buffaloes. By any name, they are formidable beasts and the heaviest land animals in North America. Bison stand some 5 to 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder, and can tip the scales at over a ton. Despite their massive size, bison are quick on their feet. When the need arises they can run at speeds up to 40 miles an hour. They sport curved, sharp horns that may grow to be two feet long.
Bison once covered the Great Plains and much of North America, and were critically important to Plains Indian societies. During the 19th century, settlers killed some 50 million bison for food, sport, and to deprive Native Americans of their most important natural asset. The once enormous herds were reduced to only a few hundred animals. Today, bison numbers have rebounded somewhat, and about 500,000 bison live on preserves and ranches where they are raised for their meat.
Photo taken on September 29, 2020 in Teton National Park, Wyoming.
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Won 1st Place in FAA's MOUNTAIN TOP SUNSET OR SUNRISE contest on 6/7/2023
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Jurgen Lorenzen
Wonderful composition, Judi, congratulations on your win in the MOUNTAIN TOP SUNSET OR SUNRISE contest, voted for your entry!
Peter Awax
Astonishing view, with the last rays of the day and the majestic mountains shadows behind. LF
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Gorgeous location with the Bison in the field, beautiful light, color, and composition. I love how the light shinning on the mountain. Amazing work Judi! LF
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Pinterest Board - Images That Excite You!
Murray Rudd
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