It is indeed a hard subject to broach in almost any medium but the food source aspect of this video is a refreshing and informative approach. We know that most people are not maliciously trying to affect this cycle but carelessness still has the same results. The wildlife is an incredibly precious resource and I agree it is our responsibility as stewards of our wild spaces to make sure we all consider our actions and how they affect all these gorgeous animals. Excellent job and great reminders Evan. Coyote exposure in the snow was smack on and that’s a hard thing to do. I enjoyed a renewed look at winter in the park. Always fun. Another great job. Keep’em coming😊

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rod! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate that about the coyote! Exposure on snow shots can be hard to get right.

The State Game & Fish feed them throughout the winter season 😊

I see very similar occurrences in the eastern NPs as well. This past weekend, however, there were a few of us in Cataloochee. As I was off snapping shots of a giant bull elk, a photographer was focusing on his harem. The bull elk walked too close to the young man, and he backed away. I was so impressed, as it was the first time in a very long time that I saw someone do what they're supposed to. We all watched as the elk herd slowly went back into the tree line. Thr Smokies are not immune though. There was a short section of BRP that was shut down due to a visitor trying to handle a bear cub, and feeding them. An entire section of the parkway. It's such a shame.

How are you only at 16k subscribers?? Your content is the best out there and feels like a story as you narrate. Keep the great vlogs coming and it will pay off soon.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that, and am glad you enjoyed them!

@epsonc882009

6 ай бұрын

because he put the lens hood backwards 😜

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

@@epsonc882009 Lol 😂 I do that to keep hot air from building up in the lens hood while in the vehicle. In cold conditions, the hot air from your vehicle will get trapped in the hood when you get outside to shoot, causing distortion and soft images.

@epsonc882009

6 ай бұрын

@@wattswildlifephoto that’s good to know, thanks

@1jackvalley580

5 ай бұрын

Too bad Bison aren't built like the Bear, so they could hibernate while there is such a lack of food

I've been following you for a while, and really enjoy your photography and videography. I especially liked the slow-mo buffalo in the snow on this one. My husband and I live in Colorado where the scenery is much the same as Wyoming, with it's mountains and wildlife. We absolutely love it here and are grateful to live here. I paint and do amateur photography as well. I will never run out of things to paint and photograph here, that's for sure! All the best and thanks again for sharing your adventures.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Colorado is beautiful. So many subjects for artists like ourselves! I would love to get down there to photograph more in the future. All the best to you as well, and thanks again for your support.

thank you for sharing your winter in the Tetons. Your shots of the big horn sheep and the fox are incredible. I'm glad you documented at the end the irresponsibility of humans and their impact on wildlife. Hopefully people learn from this. I'll be headed out there the second week of May this year. I can't wait to go. Hopefully I can find some nice wildlife to capture epic shots of.

Enjoyed the video! Not only beautiful photography but you are an entertaining story teller. Great job!!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!

@BriannaRubino-xy7mc

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, great video. If you go, do you like this job?

It's okay that you are current since you are upfront about what time frame we are viewing! Now we know there are more lovely vlogs to come! Beautiful images and powerful message.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your input and support. Next vlog will be from this summer!

Nice video and photos, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

@wattswildlifephoto

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

The fox shots were so nice!

Thanks for another great video and an even better message!!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Fantastic video! Loved you photos that you got. Totally agree with your dialog at the end!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

I love your channel, videos, photos and narrative. I recently purchased your photo of 399 and her baby boy and absolutely love it and the joy it brings me is priceless! Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with us!!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that!! The fact that my work is able to bring you such joy truly means the world to me. Seriously, it’s your support that allows me to keep this up, so I appreciate it very much! 🙏

Great work on this video and images. Also, excellent information. Keep it up!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that!

I love watching your videos! Your story telling just keeps getting better. R5 Team!!!🙂

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, and great message at the end

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Love your fox photos! When is the best month to photograph wildlife in winter scenery?

Great to see a new video from you. I'm definitely jealous of the amazing wildlife you've been able to capture.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love your videos!!! They are full of energy… ENVIOUS! Thank you!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoy them!!

@BriannaRubino-xy7mc

6 ай бұрын

Yes, great video, I want to go somewhere right now. Do you feel that way?

Always a treat when you put up a new video. Definitely worth the wait.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! 🙏 glad to hear you enjoyed.

@BriannaRubino-xy7mc

6 ай бұрын

I think we've never been disappointed, what do you think?

Great video, sad state of affairs with the trash. Very frustrating indeed. Thanks for drawing attention to the problem. Keep working on the vlogs though! Stay safe.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your input 🙏

Well done! I am not much of a fan of winter, but you certainly showed all the possibilities in your selected area. I liked your message at the end. I am spending time photographing Bald Eagles going after the salmon run, this goes on from mid fall to early winter. In the past I have seen thousands of Bald Eagles on the Harrison River but the draught has left it with very low water levels so the salmon struggle to get upriver and the Bald Eagles are very spread out. It is rare there are perfect conditions, but it is good to get out.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Wow, sounds like that can be pretty incredible when the conditions are right. I am yet to photograph a salmon run and all the wildlife that comes with that, but would love to in the future. It is such an amazing ecological phenomenon.

@thisisme1999

6 ай бұрын

It can be quite incredible, I know that along the coast (BC) in some area's photographers photograph bears as they hunt for salmon. In the 8 years I have photographed along the Harrison River run I have never seen anything but Bald Eagles and other birds as they gorge themselves. The Eagles fly back to the trees with a lot of labor sometimes they just stay out on the sandbars and rest until it is time to eat again. I suspect most bears have gone into hibernation in that area by now.

Really nice camera with very clean shoot

Hi Evan. It's Allen and Carol.You were our guide in September. This is a beautiful video but upsetting to see such a lovely creature eating trash. I don't understand people.Keep up the good work! Maybe someday we can tour with you again. Until then we will keep watching.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Hey guys! Hope you’re doing well. I appreciate that, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you come back, I’d love to take you out and show you around again!

What can I say that hasn't already been said so eloquently by everyone else... Keep up the good work Evan 🙏🏼

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Randy 🙏 I appreciate your support my friend!

Curious if anyone else noticed the pack of wolves in the far background, at the 3:20-ish mark in the video, when you were showing the scale of the elk herds?….looked to be about 10 or so going pretty quickly from right to left.

A video well done! Thank you for sharing. It is definitely important to understand our own impact on these landscapes and the inhabitants.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏

@BriannaRubino-xy7mc

6 ай бұрын

I think what you said is very good. Do you know the culture here?

Excellent! Thank you for the beautiful video, and for the wonderful narration. Very well done!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BriannaRubino-xy7mc

6 ай бұрын

Yeah great monologue you saw that deer so cool what is this deer?

Excellent video as always. I like how you touched on the importance of not letting wildlife get human food. As humans we need to do better for the safety of them and us.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 yes, in many ways we could definitely do better.

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I love your message about not feeding wildlife. Thank you for putting it out there to remind others. I was in Grand Teton this past September and had stopped at a stop sign that would take me to Jenny visitor center. I looked left and right there was a red fox. I was like NO WAY! Pulled the car over ( it had crossed the road and gone into the field) I got out and went to see where it went. Apparently hunting right there. Was an amazing site. Only got iPhone photos cause it happened so fast. Mouth full of its catches as well. Great experience though. Was my last day.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

What a cool encounter! Hope you had a great trip.

Great video man! Thanks for sharing all of those important moments 🙌🏻

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank dude! Glad you enjoyed!! 🙏🙌

This is wonderful, INSPIRATIONAL, Bravo Sir I'm subscribing!!!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

Great video and information Evan. Same can be said for large cities and rat problems. People need to clean up after themselves.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 definitely, it’s a problem many people have unfortunately.

This is the National Elk Refuge 😊

Great video Evan! I would love to get out and do some winter photography in the Greater Yellowstone area sometime! I don't have a lot of opportunities where I'm at currently. A trip out there might be in store for next winter, I don't think I can make one work this winter.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good luck, I hope you’re able to make it out sometime! It’s worth the trip for sure.

I enjoy following your channel and seeing your wildlife photography. Many years ago, when visiting, Yellowstone , my friend, and I stopped at what was then Buffalo Crossing picnic area, and encountered a very aggressive coyotes, Who had been accustomed to being fed at that picnic area.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Man that’s unfortunate… it happens all too often. Hopefully the park service was able to handle that without euthanasia…

Love the video, and the message at the end. Even though it’s winter… do you carry spray as a precaution? Thanks for all your work!

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

If I go hiking yes I do! In rare instances bears could be out, plus it works on more than just bears.

Appreciate your message. I watched this same fox do the same thing 2 years ago. He just kept jumping in the back of trucks until he eventually found something to eat. Can’t blame the hungry fox, but we should know better. Those don’t feed the foxes sign’s have been there at least three years. Thanks for the video. Happy shooting

60FPS please For smoothies motion

How You handle with steaming glas?

While it might seem like you ended this video on a bad note I think otherwise. You’re courageous enough to speak about the bad habits of humans and how its effect the wildlife within our National parks. That’s not always an easy thing to do. I’ve really been enjoying your videos. Keep up the amazing work.

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that perspective! Thanks for the input and for following along.

Any tips how to avoid moisture by temperature changes? I took my Sigma 150-600C out today in freezing temps and despite heating up the car while driving home with AC, at home the front glass had a big moisture spot going only very slow away. I just want to avoid mold/fungus on my Telezoom lens since i try to keep it for many more years in usable condition

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Yes, so out here that’s not a huge problem because it’s such a dry climate. I’ve never had that issue in Wyoming in winter, so I’m not an expert. But I do know a bit about what you’re describing, and my understanding is that most people who shoot in more humid cold environments put their equipment into a mostly air tight bag before bringing it back into the vehicle. This way the bag warms up slowly, and the camera even more slowly, and without direct contact to the warm air inside the car, which prevents condensation.

@harrison00xXx

6 ай бұрын

@@wattswildlifephoto Big thanks! Yeah in the car with AC on and slowly going up with temperature was ok, i intentionally had the lens in the car outside the camera bag to get warmer with dry air. But seems 40 minutes driving was not enough and inside the pretty good heated home it got its thin condensation film for some minutes

Do you use the same camera for stills and video?

@wattswildlifephoto

4 ай бұрын

Yes I do

Hi! Im going to Yellowstone june 2024 any tips or spots that not many know about.

the fox that had its ears clipped is that one that is tracked and all for research?

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

It isn’t necessarily tracked, but it was tagged for identification purposes. It’s a fox that frequents inhabited areas and has received food rewards before, so park service likes to keep tabs on it to try and prevent it from being over habituated.

I noticed that your lens hood was reversed and all of the clips that you showed. Was there a reason why you weren’t using the lens hood?

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Yes! Good observation. If you are in a warm car and get out into cold conditions, the hot air from inside the vehicle will become trapped inside the lens hood, causing distortion and soft images. Additionally, if you put the hood on after you get out of the car, the radiant heat coming off the warm hood could do the same. So until the hood adjusts to the outside temperature, it’s best to leave it off.

@mattnuckols

6 ай бұрын

@@wattswildlifephoto I learned something new today! Thanks and great video.

Pet peeve of mine learn the definition of insane

Did u catch any bald eagles?

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Not this winter unfortunately! They’re pretty common in the park in the summer though.

@sbstransitshipspotting5322

6 ай бұрын

@@wattswildlifephoto I'm planning to explore the Yellowstone in winter with u so tt we can catch bald eagles

How do you make a living?

@wattswildlifephoto

6 ай бұрын

Seasonal jobs in the parks and photography

I hate that people are careless and get the animals killed. They are so beautiful to look at.

*Promo SM*

Nice beginning, terrible ending!

I understand the fed animal is a dead animal rational, but photographers are frequently berated for being too close to the wildlife, just a few miles away those elk on the National Elk Refuge are fed all winter. And there are horse drawn wagon tours out in the middle of the herd. Wildlife is sometimes chased down with helicopters and either netted or shot with a rifle firing drug darts but we are told if an animal even knows we are there it's a danger to them. The hypocrisy of the whole system really bugs me.