Last Friday and Saturday I was able to go camping up Caribou Mountain with some of local church kids and leaders.  I was asked to go because the main point of the activity was to go on a dirt-bike ride, and I know the area we went to very well.  It was the first time I had been up there this year; the area fascinates me both because of the beauty and the historical importance of the old gold mine ghost town.  It was also fun being with my little bro and friends.  Update:  Carson also wrote a write-up on the ride; if you want more information feel free to check it out here.

Summer is in full swing, and I thought I’d post just a few things (through photos) that have happened the past week.  We had a nice lightning storm, but unfortunately by the time I got ready I was only able to catch the tale end of it.  Yesterday did pulled a calf, and unfortunately the calf did not make it.  Today I went to Idaho Falls then to Rexburg.  It felt weierd being on campus during the summer, but it was nice seeing some people I haven’t seen for a while.  Then on the way home I took some photos at the Palisaids Power Plant, but I was a little early for the light I wanted.

Summer evenings can seem nice and relaxing–at least untill farming starts again.  But in the meantime, I’ve been enjoying the beautiful Star Valley summer evenings.  Here’s just a few photos for those of you who have been wondering just how nice it really is.  I would have loved to have camped out tonight and taken some beautiful shots as it got darker and darker; especially with the bright moon, but the mosquitos were so thick that I quickly gave up and just kept driving.  Hopefully they won’t last long this year…

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take some photos of a very beautiful Bald Eagle that is nesting very close to home.  Then this evening I went up Strawberry Canyon, of Bedford Wy in Star Valley, and took some evening to night shots.  The shots range from a second to sixty seconds.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take some photos of a very beautiful Bald Eagle that is nesting very close to home.  Then this evening I went up Strawberry Canyon, of Bedford Wy in Star Valley, and took some evening to night shots.  The shots range from a second to sixty seconds.

I spent some time two nights ago and took some more shots for all you who were wanting some more valley shots.  Farming started the day after, so I decided to take the opportunity while I had it.  Click the “read the rest of this entry” link to see the gallery.

This photo was taken just a  few days ago.  It was too beautiful not to take advantage of the beautiful evening, so I took a few shots.  The past few days have been raining & the snow just left up a little highter (but not really high yet), so it will all be very green and beautiful soon.

Yesterday morning’s near full moon was a pretty one. Still quite cold early in the morning, but getting up was well worth it.  This photo is of it setting in the west hills of Freedom, Wy.

I have decided the best way to update this page is to write about the questions you have.  So please, after you read it if there is something else you would like me to add use the form at the bottom.  Thanks!

Looking though my search logs, it would seem that I receive a good amount of interest in my low light and moonlight photography shots.  Since many of you may be not only interested in low-light photography but also in how to take them, I thought I would write down a few pointers for those that are interested.  Remember this is not a tutorial on night shooting, rather some tips that I have learned from doing it myself.

I have created a new web gallery. I am currently in the process of going through my photos and deciding what I want on it, so keep checking it for updates. You can click here for a direct link to the gallery.