Buachaille Etive Mor, (The Watchman), Glencoe Valley western Scotland

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Sorry for the delay but I had to contact Daryl Hunter the professional photographer I was with. It is about 10 miles east of Driggs Idaho in Alta Wyoming on the way up the hill to Grand Teton Ski Resort in the Caribou Targhee National Forest.

The warm and cool pastels of sunrise from the western side of the Tetons.

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When I looked at the shot afterward I thought, damn, I cut off his feet. however it was a bang bang one chance situation before he moved on and my attention was on the face. I might play with the centering a bit. Not much room to move left and if moved too far right it could look like he was moving out of the frame rather than into it. Nice catch on the legs. Thank you for the critique.

I hope he survived the season also. His face, straight back and belly indicate that he is not yet reached a fully mature age of six or seven and a half. That photo is all the trophy I need. Thanks to everyone.

South Texas Whitetail Buck still wet from the morning dew.

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Thank you Mike . I hope to visit Utah this next year.

Thank you all.

Nikon 7100, 1/400 sec. f6.3, ISO 125, 18mm (18-300 f3.5-5,6 Taken on the Matador Wildlife Management Area.

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If you are staying at Cibolo Creek Ranch be sure to take the mountain tour. An interesting drive is the Pinto Canyon Road, FM 2810 from Marfa to Ruidosa. From Ruidosa you go to Presidio then north back toward towards Marfa. Starting at Marfa gives the best views. First part paved then gravel to Ruidosa. It says high clearance vehicle but that means don't try it in a Ferrari. Toyota 4 runner no problem.

There are several private tours available for Yellowstone, check out Trip Advisor. For hiking you might have a hard time finding one where you would be isolated. Do carry bear spray and LEARN how to properly use it. Aside from Yellowstone's beauty reserve some time for Grand Teton National Park. The visage of the Tetons can almost take your breath away. They make a stunning backdrop for the photographer. The Moulton barns, the Shane cabin, from the classic western 'Shane', to the Schwabacher Landing and the Oxbow Bend of the Snake river the photographic venues are almost endless. My wife and I toured Yellowstone and Grand Teton in 2017 for the solar eclipse and I returned to Teton in September 2019. Both times I spent a day solo with professional photographer and tour guide Daryl Hunter. It didn't take long to bond a friendship with Daryl. He is a terrific person without a big ego who just wants his clients to take home some keepers. You can google him or check out The Hole Picture safaris, I promise you will not be disappointed. I have included a few shots from the Tetons.

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Nikon D7100 with 18-300 3.5-6.3

Nikon D7100 with 18-300 3.5-6.3

A bit of advice to all of us who spend time afield. Regardless of age there is always a possibility of tripping. If possible resist your urge to recover, you will just pick up momentum and you're going down anyway. Last fall while in the Tetons a sagebrush root grabbed my right toe. I managed to ease the fall by going down right knee, right elbow, right shoulder, rolling to my back while holding the 7100 and 18-300 lens safely above ground in my right hand.

I have used Cotton Carriers, hip holster and the Scout, for several years and recommend them over any camera strap I have ever tried. Used both with a d7100 with a 18-300 lens quite comfortably but preferred the off center chest carry of the Scout. I tried out the 200-500 around the house and realized I wouldn't want to carry it for long. At 84 and in summer weather I am limited to about two miles anyway. At 75 your balance is probably better than mine but be very careful of where you place your feet, You don't want to trip and fall forward, talk about pressure on your chest! Down steep inclines, side step it.