Wild Outdoor Photography by Chaz Noles

05/12/2024

"Cosmic Wind." Friday's G5 geomagnetic storm sure did create some absolutely incredible aurora displays! This was my first time getting to witness them and it did not disappoint. There was a point where it seemed the night sky's curtain was pulled back. Moonbeam-like light filled the sky in every direction, while color became visible and the Lady Aurora began to dance.
Hand's down the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed.

05/11/2024

Last night was unbelievable! These are just the shots I got from my iPhone. I can’t wait to edit the ones I got with my camera.
There was about a ten minute window where it was like the sky opened a curtain and we could see all the light and color with our own eyes all around us.
There’s a good chance to see them again tonight, so get out there and look after dark!

03/22/2024

Bears are now emerging from their dens. After a long winter's nap, these bruins are looking to refuel. Some of the first things that bears eat after hibernation include: carcasses, rodents, grubs, forbs and grasses.

03/21/2024

A Yellow Warbler perches in a willow.

03/19/2024

Spring is finally here and that means baby critters! I hope you enjoy the longer days and this capture of a baby Bison (also known as Red Dogs).

03/18/2024

It's March! That means winter is finally coming to an end and spring is right around the corner. It also means that migratory birds, like this Sandhill Crane, are beginning to return from their southern wintering grounds. What flora and fauna do you look forward to in the spring?
Picture Caption: "A Sandhill Crane with a frozen Yellowstone Lake as it's backdrop."

02/21/2024

A Raven looks out over the cold, grey shores of the Pacific Ocean.

02/16/2024

A Bald Eagle takes flight from a spruce tree.

02/12/2024

Mount Rainier on a beautiful and clear February day.

02/09/2024

You can buy my newest image and many others by following this link! I’m dedicated to donating 1% of every print sale to wildlife habitat conservation and restoration. If you buy a limited edition fine art print, I’ll donate 3%.

Open Edition print of the sun casting golden hour light on Whitehorse Mountain after a storm.

02/09/2024

"Golden Hour on Whitehorse Mountain." I captured this moment as the storm clouds broke while the sun began to set. It was really a sight to see in person. This image is now available to buy as a print on my website!
I am also in the process of updating my website with images I've taken over the last few months. Some of them may not be seen on this page, so be sure to check out my site!
https://www.wildoutdoorphotography.com/

02/07/2024

A Bighorn Sheep ram takes a pause in it's pursuit of female sheep.

02/05/2024

"Grooming Time: Moose Edition." I had the pleasure of watching this bull moose for a while in Grand Teton. He found the perfect dead branch to be able to hit the right spots for a nice scratch.

01/29/2024

Portrait of a Bighorn Ram.
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01/17/2024

This is a Trumpeter Swan. Named for their trumpet-like call, they are North America's largest waterfowl with a wingspan of up to 8 feet long. By 1930, the species was nearly extirpated in the lower 48 from hunting and habitat loss. A small population of only 70 birds survived in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and provided the basis for the species later recovery. There are now three distinct populations (Pacific, Rocky Mountain and Interior) with around 63,000 birds.

(Information taken from: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/trumpeter-swan.htm)

01/15/2024

A lot of us here in the US are experiencing some real winter so here's an image to match! This is another of my older images taken with my first DSLR.
Mt. Moran towers as a frozen giant above the frosty willow flats.

01/08/2024

The setting sun creating stunning colors on Kulshan (Mt. Baker).

01/05/2024

Today is National Bird Day! It was created in 2002 to raise awareness of the significance of birds to our ecosystems. So here are a handful of my favorite bird pictures I've captured over the years. I hope you enjoy!

Also, I still have 2024 calendars available for sale! For every calendar sold, I will be donating $5 to The Nature Conservancy to help with habitat conservation and restoration.