The last two weeks flew by, both in a matter of time and out the car window, as I spent most the time on road trips. Driving through Utah, Wyoming, Montana and to the northern tip of Idaho and back I was able to take a few pictures. Here's just a few:
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I was in a sea of yellow while photographing the two above.
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It didn't bother the elk at all that I was only 15 feet away.
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The frogs weren't home, but I saw lots of lily pads floating on the water.