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James DeWalt

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jamesdewaltphotography.com Photographer, mountain dweller, and philosophical naer-do-well, capturing the light of life. Be the light! #Photography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #ConcertPhotography #EventPhotography #PortraitPhotography

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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 7h
Anybody want a piece?! Come and get it... #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut
A large bull elk in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Prince of Dawn #WildlifePhotography #BullElk
A bull elk in a Colorado mountain meadow at dawn
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Dawn breaks as distant bugles drift out of the mist only to fade in the golden light #WildlifePhotography #BullElk
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This week's featured image on the James DeWalt Photography print gallery! www.etsy.com/listing/4551... Celebrating the season with a quintessential autumn scene as a full Harvest Moon rose over the forest and clouds painted in fall color glory! #PrintSale #Autumn #FallColors
A full Harvest Moon rising over the forest and clouds painted with fall colors of sunset light, posted as a featured image print sale on the JDeWaltPhotography shop on Etsy
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Spirit of the morning mist
A bull elk in a Colorado mountain meadow at dawn twighlight
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A little floofy kerfuffle for your Fox Friday... Have a great weekend out there! #WildlifePhotography #FoxFriday
Two red fox kits playing outside of their den
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Comings and goings on the prairie wetlands #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Osprey
Osprey with a trout in flight over a Colorado pond with a Canada Goose in the water
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Having to run a few errands around the plains yesterday, I decided to bring the camera and enjoy a brief raptor ride through the pastures and farm land. Not a lot of action, but this hawk was one of four found wheeling about over the fields. #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography
A red tailed hawk circling over a prairie field in Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Enjoying a little time in the osprey files! #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Osprey
Osprey pulling a trout from a lake in Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This week's featured image on the James DeWalt Photography print gallery! www.etsy.com/listing/4560... Enjoy 20% off through 10/4 and immerse yourself in the humbling grandeur of The Cathedral in your home or office every day! #PrintSale #LandscapePhotography #TheWideView
A panoramic image of Lake Isabelle cirque in the Colorado Indian Peaks Wilderness at sunset, the featured image on the JDeWaltPhotography Etsy shop through 10/4
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Playing around with a little portrait of perspective this morning from the summer hummingbird files. Shooting down from my 2nd floor patio as he looked up in search of the newly arrived rufous made for a unique profile view. #BirdPhotography #Perspective #BroadTailedHummingbird
A male broad-tailed hummingbird perched on a willow branch, photo taken looking down on the bird from a raised position
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Don't mind me, I'm just here for the party and the hats... #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut #FancyHats
A bull elk adorning his antlers with grass while thrashing in a mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This week's Life in Nature article! jamesdewaltphotography.com/the-woodpeck... Taking a look at a common but unique woodpecker, the Northern Flicker #NatureBlog #Birds #NorthernFlicker
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The Woodpecker That Wouldn't | James DeWalt Photography
A few fun facts about our Northern Flickers Colorado is home to a few different woodpeckers, the most frequently encountered being the downy and hairy species.  We also enjoy another that for all its classifications as a woodpecker, doesn’t really spend a lot of its time pecking, at least not for food.  This fancy non-conformist […]
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
An idyllic creek-side breakfast as the sun broke over the eastern hills #WildlifePhotography #BullElk
A bull elk grazing next to a creek in a Colorado mountain meadow on a misty morning
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One of the satellite bulls found in the pre-dawn light, alerting to a distant bugle. He was smartly keeping a safe distance from the larger bull seen in yesterday's post, but the larger still made a few threatening advances just to cement his dominance. #WildlifePhotography #ElkRut
Bull elk alerted to a distant bugle in pre-dawn light with distant mist in the Colorado  mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Posting a bit later than usual today, as this early morning found me out enjoying the company of kings. #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This week's featured image on the James DeWalt Photography print gallery! www.etsy.com/listing/4555... Celebrating the elk rut season with an iconic image of the season captured as this bull kept a vigilant watch over his harem. Enjoy 20% off through 9/27! #WildlifePhotography #PrintSale
A large bull elk protecting his harem in a colorado mountain meadow, the featured image this week at 20% off on the JDeWaltPhotography shop on Etsy
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Boys will be boys... #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut
2 bull elk sparring in a mountain meadow in Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Wrapping up the week with a win! Have a great weekend, and see you all on the other side! #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography
Osprey pulling a trout out of a lake in Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A bit of portraiture from last fall. Looking forward to some fun sessions with these guys soon! #WildlifePhotography #BighornSheep #RamTough
Portrait of a bighorn sheep ram in autumn
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sometimes it's just that good... #MacroPhotography #Bumblebee #BeeKind #NomNomNom
A western bumblebee covered in pollen and gathering nectar from a wildflower
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
One of a family of Northern Flickers found on the high, alpine tundra during a recent wandering. They took a moment from their evening forage to give close inspection of the strange human strolling about their summer home in the highest reaches of timberline. #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography
A Northern Flicker found on the high alpine tundra at the edge of timberline in Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This week's featured image on the James DeWalt Photography online print gallery! Enjoy 20% off through 9/20, and soak in this stunning mountain sunset in your home or office every day! www.etsy.com/listing/4554... #PrintSale #SummerSun #MountainSunsets #ColoradoViews
A sunset with crepuscular sun rays symetrically reflected in a mountain lake, photo prints on sale at 20% off through 9/20/2026 found on Etsy at the JDeWaltPhotography shop
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This morning was the first I've awoken without the buzz or chatter of at least one hummingbird outside in the willows. Safe journeys, and looking forward to next year's return, hopefully to a more fruitful and less drought-ridden mountain home! #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography
A male broad-tailed hummingbird feeding on a firecracker penstemon widflower
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Starting to get a little spicy out there... #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut
Two bull elk sparring in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This week's Life in Nature article! jamesdewaltphotography.com/seasons-song/ The season is upon us, and the iconic song that symbolizes the turn towards autumn, a true call of the wild, is being heard once again! This week takes a look behind the how and why of the stirring bugle of the elk.
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Season's Song | James DeWalt Photography
Understanding the iconic call of the wild, the elk bugle With autumn fast approaching, one of the iconic signifiers of that seasonal shift is about to take place, the annual elk rut.  This dramatic ma...
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A little more action yesterday afternoon! As opposed to the more "playful" sparring observed last week, these two showed a little more aggression. The season is heating up, and the rut has definitely kicked off! #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut
Two bull elk sparring in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
You scratch my neck, I'll scratch yours... #BullElk #ElkRut #WildlifePhotography
Bull elk sparring in Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Wrapping up my time with the elk, I headed to higher ground in hopes of a sunset photo op. My gut proved right, but in a very unexpected way... (continued in the comments) #RightPlaceRightTime #Quinceanera #SpecialMoments #PortraitPhotography
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Alright boys, I wanna see a fair fight. No poking eyes out and no hits below the waist. Let's keep it clean and have some fun" I love these pre-rut sparring sessions... The boys were having a BLAST just grunting and squealing and pushing each other around... #WIldlifePhotography #ElkRut
Bull elk sparring in a high Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sometimes a walk in the woods is just that, a simple stroll through nature. Once in a while, you tread the sacred space between worlds and encounter the guardians. #WildlifePhotography #ForestSpirits #GuardianOfTheVeil
A large bull elk in a pine forest in low-key light
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A rare sighting and a first for me, this young red fox was found deep in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to its age and already showing comfort with humans, I sadly guess it's already been fed, which may spell its demise in the coming winter. #WildlifePhotography #DontFeedWildlife
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hearing that first bugle of the season is something I hold very dearly. Last evening was that moment. After a handful of mostly fruitless treks in search of these majestic creatures, this bull was only the first of a few, definitely the largest, and the first to give that primal call. #Gratitude
A large bull elk bugling in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Communing with the spirits of the forest #WildlifePhotography #ForestSpirits
A bull elk in a Colorado mountain pine forest
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Taking in the wide view from another stop as I made my way home from the weekend's adventures. #LandscapePhotography #Panoramic #TheWideView
Panoramic view of Clinton Gulch Reservoir in Colorado with dramatic skies
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Out on the road this weekend for a bit of exploring and a pop-up sale! Weather was a bit challenging while out with the camera, but I enjoyed some nice light on the way home and couldn't help but stop and enjoy it! Looking forward to exploring this cirque a bit more! #LandscapePhotography #Explore
Mayflower Gulch Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Closing out the week with a bit of flair for your Friday! The last straggler of my rufous visitors left only about a week ago, off to bully the birds in a warmer climate for the winter. It's back to just me and the broad-tailed boys... #BirdPhotography #HummingThugs #OrangeMenace
Male rufous hummingbird with flared gorget perched on an aspen branch
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The view from last evening in the wilderness. I'd heard a bear was up here foraging, but with my horrible bear mojo I had no luck. It likely had fun watching me from hiding (likely right behind me) as I instead captured images of it's pristine alpine home. #LandscapePhotography #ColoradoWilderness
Indian Peaks Wilderness in Boulder County, Colorado
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Reflecting on a subtly beautiful slice of mountain tranquility at the end of an evening in paradise... #LandscapePhotography #RockyMountainNationalPark #ProtectOurNationalParks
Sunset over Hallet Peak and Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Ran into a "old friend" on my most recent outing! Now know by many as The Unicorn, #1322 has grown into a handsome adult since our fist meeting many years ago. It's heartening to see that he has lived a full, healthy life despite the non-typical antler abnormality. #WildlifePhotography #Unicorn
Bull elk #1322 known as The Unicorn grazing in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
From a recent stroll in the forest, I happened upon this curious "wee" sprout on an afternoon graze with its mother. It's hard to imagine that only a few short months ago this baby was born at about 20-30 lbs, and now likely sits at a comfortable 200 or so... #WildlifePhotography #MooseMonday
Baby moose with its mother in a dense Colorado forest
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Celebrating the grand re-opening! After a few months of overhaul, the gallery is back up, and we're celebrating with a shop-wide 10% off through Labor Day (9/7) at midnight MST! There are a number of new images as well as long-time favorites, and many more to come! www.etsy.com/shop/JDeWalt...
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Some Rocky Mountain royalty for your Friday! #WildlifePhotography #BullElk #Royalty
Bull elk standing in a Colorado mountain meadow
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are weeks away from the beginning of one of the greatest natural displays Colorado has to offer, the annual rut season. Antlers have hardened, the velvet is coming off, and the warriors are preparing for their chance to be the king. #WildlifePhotography #Elk #Warrior
Bull elk profile in evening light
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A bit of the weird for your Wednesday! I'm not sure I'd ever noticed these critters before this year, but I've now encountered a few this summer. As much as we consider flies as pests, it's interesting to learn the pest control benefits of tachinids! #MacroPhotography #PortraitsOfTheWeird #Tachinid
A tachinid fly eating the nectar of a fireweed wildflower
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Just enjoying a little intimacy with a lovely lady... #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Hummingbirds
Female broad-tailed hummingbird feeding on a firecracker penstemon wildflower
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
To survive life in such a harsh environment, you must be as rugged as the rock you were born onto #WildlifePhotography #MountainLiving #BornOfTheRock
Mountain goat portrait on a cloudy Colorado day
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Savoring the sweet things in life... #BirdPhotography #TheSweetestTreats
Male broad-tailed hummingbird feeding on a wildflower
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This week's Life in Nature article! jamesdewaltphotography.com/the-beast-be... Taking a look at a very interesting and largely under-studied aspect of our amazing hummingbirds and the understanding of their prowess as a predator. #NatureBlog #Hummingbirds
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The Beast Behind the Beauty | James DeWalt Photography
A deeper understanding of our amazing hummingbirds I recently headed out one early morning to a very special place I was introduced to last year, a private hummingbird “sanctuary”.   This land is near...
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James DeWalt @jdphoto8500.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
While watching and photographing my pika friend the other evening, I also enjoyed the company of a few Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels. They were quite busy with their own gathering of dried grasses and leaves to pad their dens for the long sleep of hibernation. #WildlifePhotography #TheGathering
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel gathering grass for its den in preparation of hibernation for the winter
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