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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Yellowstone winter, told in 3 frames. Coyotes (Canis latrans) don’t just survive here they adapt With precise hearing, they locate prey beneath the snow, and their winter coat insulates them against extreme cold 📍 Yellowstone NP 📷 Canon R5 II + 400mm f/2.8L #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Yellowstone

Coyote with its nose buried in the snow in an open winter landscape, actively hunting for prey beneath the surface. The posture suggests “mousing” behavior, where the animal uses acute hearing to locate rodents under the snowpack.

Coyote walking forward along a snowy road with frost and snow dusting its fur, head slightly lowered and focused. The animal’s thick winter coat and steady gait reflect adaptation to cold temperatures and energy conservation in harsh conditions.

Close-up portrait of a coyote’s face and upper body in winter, showing amber eyes, dense fur, and fine detail in the coat. The softly blurred snowy background isolates the subject, emphasizing its expression and alert posture.

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Fox encounters are unique. It feels less like observation and more like recognition This red fox (Vulpes vulpes) was moving through Lamar Valley at sunrise, perfectly adapted to winter I’ve wanted this portrait for a long time 📷 Canon R5 II + 400mm f/2.8L #WildlifePhotography #Yellowstone #RedFox

Close-up portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing in snow in Yellowstone National Park. The fox faces the camera with amber eyes and thick orange winter fur, adapted for insulation in subzero temperatures. Soft, pale background isolates the animal, emphasizing facial detail and expression.

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Dawn in Lamar Valley. Freezing fog — often called ice fog — forms when dense, subzero air sinks into the valley floor. At temperatures near –20°F, moisture crystallizes into suspended ice particles that wrap the landscape in mist. Winter reshapes Yellowstone every morning.

Winter dawn in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park. Dense freezing fog pools along the valley floor beneath snow-covered mountains. Frost-covered sagebrush stands in the foreground, coated in hoarfrost formed by suspended ice crystals in subzero air. The sky shows early sunrise light transitioning from blue to orange.

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Before dawn in Yellowstone, a bison emerges coated in hoarfrost. Their dense underfur traps heat, long guard hairs shed snow, and slow, deliberate movement conserves energy refined over thousands of winters. Bison aren’t just survivors — they’re ecosystem engineers shaping the land year-round.

A plains bison standing in Yellowstone National Park just before dawn, its dark brown winter coat covered in hoarfrost. Ice crystals cling to the long guard hairs while dense underfur insulates the body. The animal stands in snow under cold, blue pre-sunrise light, illustrating winter adaptations to extreme cold.

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

New 2026 Calendars are now live! Bring the story home and help support the creating the next one! $30 USD + Shipping. Shipped worldwide! www.kcolbyphotography.com/Portfolio/20...

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Teddy Roosevelt didn’t build the National Parks so Mike Lee could auction them off. Public land belongs to all Americans — not just the highest bidder. Let’s be loud. Let’s be bold. Let’s keep it wild. 🦬🌲 #PublicLandsl #StopTheLandGrab #KeepItPublic #TeddyWouldNotApprove

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The light over Fremont Pass reminds me why I keep returning to these mountains — enjoy public land that should never be taken for granted. 🗣️ “There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness.” – T.R. #PublicLands #ColoradoWild #MakeYourStoryWorthReading #KColbyPhotography

A drone view of Mt. Democrat near Fremont Pass, Colorado, taken at golden hour. The light illuminates the rugged alpine terrain and distant ridgelines while shadowed valleys add depth. Pine forests, meadows, and jagged peaks show the untouched beauty of public lands. Captured with a DJI Mavic Mini 2.

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The Senate’s floating a plan to sell off MILLIONS of acres of our public land. This isn’t partisan — it’s personal. As a conservation photographer, I say: 🖕 KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY PUBLIC LANDS #KeepItPublic #ThisLandIsYourLand #PublicLandsBelongToEveryone #BlueskyWild

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

In the stillness before dawn, a lone bison emerged from the mist in Hayden Valley, Yellowstone. A living symbol of strength and contradiction—freedom and captivity, destruction and salvation. “This moment felt sacred. A breath held between past and present.” #WildlifeWednesday #Yellowstone #Bison

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Soft light over the desert Taken in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, looking across the Chihuahuan Desert. One of the most underrated parks I’ve ever been in—silent, golden & wild Ever been? #GuadalupeMountains #LandscapePhotography #Wilderness #MakeYourStoryWorthReading #NationalPark #Desert

A wide-angle view of Guadalupe Mountains National Park at sunset, looking southeast. The sky is lit with soft hues of gold, pink, and lavender as the sun sets behind the photographer. Rolling ridges of desert terrain stretch toward the horizon, fading into blue distance. The vast, quiet landscape is untouched and serene, evoking a deep sense of stillness and solitude

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Into the Swarm 🐟🌊 Diving 40 feet deep in Bonaire, I found myself surrounded by a massive baitball. These swirling formations are nature’s way of defense—strength in numbers against lurking predators. #UnderwaterPhotography #Bonaire #ScubaDiving #OceanLife

A scuba diver wearing a black wetsuit with yellow fins swims through a massive baitball of tightly packed silver fish at 40 feet underwater in Bonaire. The swirling school of fish forms dense, shifting clusters, creating a mesmerizing, almost cloud-like effect. Sunlight filters down from the surface, casting a blue glow across the scene, while the ocean floor, covered in coral and marine vegetation, is visible beneath. The diver appears small in comparison to the vast movement of marine life, capturing the essence of the ocean’s dynamic ecosystem

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Peak Performance 🏔️🐐 High above the tree line, this mountain goat rules the cliffs of Crystal Peak. Their split hooves allow them to grip rocky surfaces with ease, making them one of most skilled climbers in the world Have u spotted one in the wild? #WildlifeWednesday #MountainGoat #Colorado

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Eyes of the wild. 🐏✨ This Big Horn Sheep locks eyes and invites us to see the untamed beauty of nature through its gaze. What story will you discover? 🌿 #KColbyPhotography #WildlifeCloseUp #BigHornSheep #MakeYourStoryWorthReading #NaturePhotography

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Denali’s vibrant colors near Sable Pass are simply breathtaking! 🌿🏔️ Nature’s palette at its finest, with wildflowers in full bloom and stunning mountain hues. Ever been somewhere that took your breath away? Prints available shorturl.at/0IZhD #DenaliNationalPark #NaturePhotography #landscapes

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Sable Pass Spectrum

This vibrant scene near Sable Pass in Denali National Park captures the striking beauty of Alaska's wilderness. The patchwork of colors, from the lush green valleys to the striking reds and oranges of...

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"Look Into My Eyes" A leopard’s gaze is pure magic—stealth, power, and mystery. Aim to protect their world, and always keep wildlife wild. 📍Limpopo, South Africa Canon 5D Mk III #KColbyPhotography #Wildlife #Leopard #ConservationMatters #BigCats #Adventure #MakeYourStoryWorthReading

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

A powerful bull Caribou stands against the vibrant green tundra, his velvet-covered antlers signaling the final days before the fall rut. Soon, he’ll shed the velvet and battle for dominance. Did you know both male & female caribou grow antlers? #WildlifeWednesday #DenaliNationalPark #Caribou

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Encounter with the wild 🐻 This massive black bear at Great Sand Dunes National Park reminded me of nature’s power Did you know they can weigh up to 600 lbs & climb trees with ease? What’s your wildest wildlife encounter? 🐾 #BlackBear #WildlifePhotography #GreatSandDunes #MakeYourStoryWorthReading

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🖼️ Through my lens: The Wild This majestic Big Horn Sheep, captured in stunning light, is now available as a fine art print. ✨ Claim your piece of nature today. 🔗 www.kcolbyphotography.com/Portfolio/Wi... #WildlifePhotography #ArtLovers #BigHornSheep #NatureArt #Canon

Large BigHorn Sheep Ram in shadow in Colorado. Taken by KColby Photography

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Embrace the unknown, seize the moment, and let your adventures write the chapters of your extraordinary story. 🌍✨📸 #AdventureAwaits #EmbraceTheUnknown #WriteYourStory#BringMeThatHorizon #MakeYourStoryWorthReading

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The call of a bull elk echoes through Colorado’s wilderness. Moments remind us of the untamed beauty that surrounds us. 🏔️🦌 Experience the wild through my lens. 🌍 Blog: kcolbyphotography.com/blog #KColbyPhotography #WildColorado #Elk #WildlifePhotography #RockyMountains #MakeYourStoryWorthReading

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Sometimes, the most profound moments in nature are the quietest. Captured this near Brainard Lake: a bull moose and cow resting peacefully in the snow and rain. 🐾❄️ #Wildlife #Photography

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KColby Photography @kcolbyphoto.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Excited to join BlueSky! I’m Kyle, a wildlife and landscape photographer based in Colorado. From snowy peaks to elusive wildlife, I aim to inspire through the lens. Let’s connect and explore the beauty of the natural world together! 🌲📸

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