Photography, Walk The Line

Yesterday I went out and did some serious hiking for a few hours.  I decided to try something a little different with my photography.  I used my shoes as a subject for a few of my pictures.  Now situating the shoes while trying not to leave any footprints in the snow was quite a challenge.  Especially considering the snow on the ground and the temperature, but the outcome was satisfactory, so it was worth the half hour of freezing feet!  I really like the way one of them turned out, and after a little editing I believe it's time to share it!

The hiking took place at Zimmerman Park, which I have posted about before.  It is in West Billings up on the rims and is accessible from Zimmerman Trail.  I'm also going to include a video that I found quite entertaining! Enjoy:)

The Beartooth Mountains are off in the distance.

Photography, Watch Your Step

Thought I would share a little picture I just uploaded to my Flickr.  Watch Your Step.  Enjoy:)

Watch Your Step - Taken in Custer National Forest near Red Lodge, Montana

Travel, Winter in Yellowstone

Well, thinking I was going to drive to Yellowstone today wasn't the brightest idea I've had.  Luckily a friend told me that you can't just drive in, even in this "half-winter" we've been having.  You are required to utilize rubber and steel track snowmobiles, or snow-coaches.  Therefore, my Prius was not going to be able to make it...unfortunately.

I'm going to share some pictures of Yellowstone in winter, and a video as a way to supplement my urge to visit.  Enjoy:)

Yellowstone Lake in the Winter

Beautiful Winter shot in Yellowstone

Travel, Big Timber, Montana

This past weekend I took a drive over to Big Timber, Montana.  The drive was beautiful as you drive past the Beartooth Mountains to the south and then the Crazy Mountains to the north going west on Interstate 90.  I wanted to drive up into the Crazies a bit but the problem with that was the Avalanche Warnings and closed access.
Interesting enough, Big Timber is home to the very famous former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw and also the famous broadcaster Brett Munsburger.  I took a few pictures and wanted to take more, but didn't quite have time.  Enjoy:)

Crazy Mountains as seen from Interstate 90 West

Crazy Mountains and Yellowstone River

Bozeman Trail

Crazy Mountains from Big Timber

Big Timber and Crazy Mountains in background

Photography, A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods by Marc Steensma - Taken at Spring Grove Park, Jamestown, MI on January 2nd, 2012

Animals, Rojo's Funny Faces

Rojo, my 1 year old Dalmatian, has been posing for pictures for as long as I've had him.  He was just born with a modeling gene.  I have taken a few funny pictures of him while I've been in Michigan visiting.  Enjoy :)