Chipmunk with Nut

This cute chipmunk was sitting near Yellowstone Lake, in an area populated by numerous geysers and other thermal features. I was lucky to spot the little creature scampering across the ground, and my 400mm lens allowed me to get some close-up shots without approaching too closely. She/He sat there for several minutes gnawing on the nuts held in his hands. I like the small yellow flowers behind the animal as well.

Lavender Sunrise

My group got up really early one morning to photograph the sunrise over Yellowstone Lake from the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. This gorgeous scene was the reward.