# Bison in Snow **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [December 19, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095 "2021-12-19T17:52:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/1 "2021-12-19T17:52:47Z")
![Bison in Snow](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/8/889ce1917d6f4b04b9ef7c45d18aa318afffa0e0.jpeg) Bison were very good to me last winter during my Yellowstone visits. There were lots of fun opportunities to capture both wide and tight shots. Many looked good in monochrome, but I liked the splash of color here balanced with the snow spray. This moment occurred on my first drive through the park during my return in February. I was on my way to our property outside the northeast entrance, which sadly requires me to drive through the park’s northern range, including the Lamar Valley. In the Lamar, a small line of bison was working its way down the steep hill above the road, so I slowed in order to give them space to cross. They picked up speed as gravity took over, and even at only 100mm I ended up with too much lens. But that was fine… as they splashed through the deepest stuff closest to me, I hoped to capture a semi-abstract close-up in this vein. Thankfully, at least one frame came out the way I envisioned. Canon R6 Canon 100-400mm EF ISO 800 1/1250th f/4.5 Max ###### @maxwaughphoto ---
**Author:** ![Stephen\_Stanton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/stephen_stanton/32/575_2.png) [@Stephen\_Stanton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Stephen_Stanton)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/2 "2021-12-19T18:22:22Z")
A very strong image, Max, The snow spray, the solid eye glint, the horn and woolly tufts all resonate with the enduring power of the species. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/3 "2021-12-19T18:28:47Z")
Outstanding capture, Max. Definitely has an abstract quality to it, but I love the sharpness and the look in his eyes. ---
**Author:** ![Vanessa\_Hill](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/vanessa_hill/32/32524_2.png) [@Vanessa\_Hill](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Vanessa_Hill)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/4 "2021-12-19T18:57:11Z")
> [@Max\_Waugh](#): > > @maxwaughphoto Beautiful image, Max. I could definitely see this really big on an art exhibit wall. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/5 "2021-12-19T19:23:37Z")
Wow, this is sensational, Max. I love the abstract feel while still fully knowing the subject. Excellent. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/6 "2021-12-19T19:48:57Z")
Wonderful!! You couldn’t have planned it better! ---
**Author:** ![Harley\_Goldman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/harley_goldman/32/213_2.png) [@Harley\_Goldman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Harley_Goldman)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/7 "2021-12-19T21:26:56Z")
Excellent, Max. This is almost an abstract and works extremely well. Very unique and engaging. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/8 "2021-12-20T22:43:20Z")
Max, this Bison snow plow is excellent. The flying snow is great and I like how you’ve emphasized the snow, while making it clear who the pusher is. Hard to feel “bad” about driving the Lamar in winter (except for the danger of slick roads…) ---
**Author:** ![Kerry\_Gordon](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kerry_gordon/32/5610_2.png) [@Kerry\_Gordon](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kerry_Gordon)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/9 "2021-12-27T19:25:59Z")
Outstanding, Max! The eye, the flying snow, the colour palette and texture, camera speed, composition - just great choices all around. Well done, indeed. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Nevesely](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tom_nevesely/32/75980_2.png) [@Tom\_Nevesely](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Tom_Nevesely)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bison-in-snow/26095/10 "2021-12-27T19:57:00Z")
Wow, I love this image! I love the snow here.