RMNPhotographerTours-Estes Park

23/10/2024

Sad News - Famous Bear 399 Fatally Struck by Car.
Many of you are familiar with "the most famous grizzly bear in the world - 399 - in the Tetons." She was killed Tuesday evening after being hit by a car on the highway in the Snake River Canyon near Jackson, WY. She was positively identified through her microchip. Her cub, Spirit, was with her but there is no indication of any injury to him. Attached are pictures I've taken of 399 over the past four years including one of her and her quads in 2021 (click to see full image).
Read more: NBC News - https://www.nbcnews.com/.../grizzly-399-famed-yellowstone...

19/10/2024

WILDERNESS WHISPERS: A Friendly Fox

This week's "Wilderness Whispers" article is a story about a morning of photography that ends with a friendly fox.

Read it on the RMNPhotographer.com Blog at WILDERNESS WHISPERS: https://www.rmnphotographer.com/a-friendly-fox

Or in Estes Park News on page 21 at: https://issuu.com/estesparknews/docs/epn101824-online...

I ran into Sharon on the side of the road near that opening between the Deer Mountain Junction and the Beaver Ponds. It’s a place I call “Moose Meadow.” That late spring day, there were three elk with small velvet antlers grazing in the meadow, and both of our cameras were active.

19/10/2024

The fall elk rut (mating season) is always incredible in RMNP. Each year I join many photographer friends on RMNPhotographer Tours working to capture the most intriguing images of dynamic bull elk. As the rut has come to an end, here are five images captured in September of the dominate elk from this year's rut. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

23/09/2024

Enjoying the view from the Alpine Visitor Center in RMNP. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

23/09/2024

On a photography tour the morning of the first snow in RMNP on Trail Ridge Road at 12,000 ft. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

23/09/2024

An incredible fall morning for a RMNPhotographer Tour in RMNP. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

20/09/2024

Thank you, Miranda, for the wonderful Google review of your two tours.
REVIEW: What a wonderful experience we had last weekend with Brad and Dave of RMNPhotographer tours! We booked two half day tours (Lakes and Meadows and Mountain to Sky) and were able to really explore the beauty, wildlife, geology, and history of RMNP, thanks to the passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm of Brad and Dave. Brad took us on a lovely hike that was perfect for our 6 year old son (and that we loved too!) and gave us the chance to experience incredible wildlife viewing of the elk rut. Dave took us on an exciting walk (safely and respectfully) tracking moose. We saw s**t, tracks, and even beds where the elk has slept, which was almost more exciting than actually seeing moose themselves. He totally engaged our curious kid and was amazingly generous with his time and deep knowledge of nature and the park. Between the two tours we were able to make the absolute most of our short time at the park. Brad and Dave know every inch of the park and were able to share the best experiences in a really seamless and organized way. As newcomers to the area we could never have managed to see and experience as much on our own, and it was fantastic to have them drive the car so we could all relax and enjoy. I highly recommend this tour company!

16/09/2024

Some amazing images from yesterday's RMNPhotographer Tour. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

23/08/2024

WILDERNESS WHISPERS: Black Bears in Hyperphagia
This week's "Wilderness Whispers" article is about a black bear encounter during the bear's hyperphagia when they eat excessively in preparation for hibernation.
Read it on the RMNPhotographer.com Blog at WILDERNESS WHISPERS: https://www.rmnphotographer.com/black-bear-in-hyperphagia
Or in Estes Park News on page 21 at: https://issuu.com/estesparknews/docs/epn082324-online...

It was the end of August two years ago. The choke cherries had ripened to a deep purple, and the black bears were in hyperphagia. Despite being in RMNP almost daily either photographing wildlife, the dynamic images of the park, or guiding a RMNPhotographer Tour, I had only spotted a couple of black....

19/08/2024

WILDERNESS WHISPERS: RMNP Reflections
This week's "Wilderness Whispers" discusses both life reflections and the photographic reflections of RMNP
Read it on the RMNPhotographer.com Blog at WILDERNESS WHISPERS: https://www.rmnphotographer.com/rmnp-reflections
Or in Estes Park News on page 21 at: https://issuu.com/estesparknews/docs/epn081624_online...

I think I like images that include reflections because I am a reflector. I reflect back on life, the lessons learned, and the memories the image create. In my most recent book, Mentors and Influences: Fun Tales and the Transformational Impact of Lessons Learned in Life released on August 12 (Amazon....

19/08/2024

This niece and her aunt wanted to see moose as they explored RMNP on a RMNPhotographer Tour. Goal accomplished!

19/07/2024

WILDERNESS WHISPERS: Neighborhood Gueste
This week's "Wilderness Whispers" article is about the many animals that visit our neighborhood including bear, moose, elk and mule deer.
Read it on the RMNPhotographer.com Blog at WILDERNESS WHISPERS: https://www.rmnphotographer.com/neighborhood-guests
Or in Estes Park News on page 21 at: https://issuu.com/estesparknews/docs/epn_07-19-24_online...

Guests. We all love to have them, but silently hope they don’t overstay their welcome. It’s been that way in our Estes Park neighborhood for the past couple of weeks. 

15/07/2024

On a RMNPhotographer Tour yesterday, our guest wanted to focus on photographing wildlife. We went from big bull moose to flying pika. What a great morning in RMNP. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

14/07/2024

On a RMNPhotographer photography tour Saturday, our guests Mike and I were photographing elk near the top of Old Fall River Road in RMNP when two big bull moose appeared. RMNPhotographer.com

12/07/2024

RMNPhotographer Member Steve Pulfer and Brad went on beautiful hike to MacGregor Falls. It was a great morning in the park with a friend as we were surrounded by RMNP beauty. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

12/07/2024

WILDERNESS WHISPERS: Varmints
This week's "Wilderness Whispers" article is about the varmints we both love and loathe as they scurry about.
Read it on the RMNPhotographer.com Blog at https://www.rmnphotographer.com/varmints
Or in Estes Park News on page 21 at: https://issuu.com/estesparknews/docs/epn_07-12-24_online...

I Googled varmints and found this definition: “A troublesome wild animal.” That definition is broader than I expected. 

10/07/2024

Enjoyed a great full-day "Over the Top" Tour with this wonderful couple, Chuck and Susan. They had been to Alaska yet had never seen a moose, so I made finding a moose my mission. The mission was accomplished when we watched a cow moose and her calf feed in an open meadow. RMNPhotographer.com

10/07/2024

A great morning in the field photographing moose and visiting with RMNPhotographer members Steve, Alan, Cat, Lyn and others. The moose were pretty accommodating as well. RMNPhotographer.com & bradmanardphotography.com

06/07/2024

This family loved seeing a black bear at Coffee on the Rocks before our tour actually began. Then we had a fantastic morning together on a Mountain to Sky Tour. RMNPhotographer.

06/07/2024

Our RMNPhotographer Tour started out fantastic this morning when we met at Coffee on the Rocks. This black bear came down the hill and crossed the road. I capture a photo when he walked through the neighboring housing development. RMNPhotographer.com.

05/07/2024

A RMNPhotographer Guide Mike (and his wife) in action as he scouts for wildlife in preparation for his next tour. RMNPhotographer.com

05/07/2024

RMNPhotographer Tour guests and their guides enjoying a day in RMNP. RMNPhotographer.com

05/07/2024

Moose and calf on a Mountain to Sky Tour on the 4th of July. RMNPhotographer.com

04/07/2024

Our tour ran into a parade of elk this moring on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. RMNPhotographer.com

26/06/2024

On a 3/4 Day Mountain to Sky + Bear Lake Road, as we hiked around Sprague Lake, we spotted this golden-mantled ground squirrel enjoying a treat. RMNPhotographer.com