Spring is a special time in the Yellowstone country. This a time of birth, Elk, Bison, Deer, Moose,and Pronghorn babies will be out with their mothers in attendance foraging in the new green, flowering meadows and forest. Grizzly and Black Bear, Wolves and Coyotes will be hunting to feed there own growing young. This along with the scenic wonders of America's first national park make this one the most productive times for nature photographers.

This trip is being offered as a special low cost introduction to Yellowstone and our programs. It does not include transportation or lodging. We will provide a list of good lodging locations to confirmed trip members. If you wish to ride along with Jess that is available of a first come basis for the first five members. This trip will have a maxumin of 10 memebrs. This is a great chance to learn Yellowstone from a local professional photographer. After this trip you will have the insight on how to plan future trips.

The itinerary will include meeting the afternoon of the 22nd in West Yellowstone Montana for a orentation after which we will proceed into the park for our first evening of shooting. During the next 3 days we will leave West Yellowstone well before dawn to set up in time for our sunrise shooting. Our exact daily location will vary depending on the location of the wildlife, but these will be long exciting days with opportunities to photograph subjects as varied as newborn mammals,hunting predators, fishing eagles and osprey. Of course there will be bubbling geysers and mud pots. Hiking will be limited to short hikes. The weather can be variable in Yellowstone any time of the year but generally the temps will be in the 30's in the morning warming into the 60's and 70's mid day. Light rain or snow is possible but severe weather is un-common during this time.

Instruction will be provided as needed and you will receive a complete orientation on the how, why and when to photograph each location we visit as we explore Yellowstone in spring.

Jess is Yellowstone specialist and has had thousands of images taken in the park published over the past 30 years. You might check out his recent Yellowstone wolf images in Feburary 09 Smithsonian Magazine

Check here for a few images from Spring 2005 many of which are already in print.

For questions or to book your trip contact ;

Jess@JessLeePhotos.com

or 208-529-4535

Photo tour, all field guiding and instruction.	$799.
$500 deposit holds your place