Finally, I got a trip into the park. Lots of wildlife as expected but did not see but one wolf and few bears. But now that I'm more in tune with locations, times, and distances I can better plan where to be on the next trip.

Here's a sample of images from the trip.

















Now a few observations. While a beautiful place I personally truly find it falling a bit short of the wonderful scenery in Glacier. Asis from the wildlife ops, and of course the thermal features, I did not find the scenery all that different from what I can see on any given day here in northern Utah. But I will be back again and again for the wonderful diversity and multitude of wildlife opportunities.

Get networked, seems to be and "underground" network of shooters sharing wolf kills, den sites, etc. Tap into this source and your golden.

Oh, and a 800/5.6 manual focus lens is tough to use in the dim forest and on dynamic situations like bears and coyotes.

Most used lenses where the 800/5.6, 560/6.8, 400/5.6, 70-200/2.8 and 100/2.0. Other than some scenics with a 50/1.4 these are all the lenses I used. I need to pack lighter next trip as I brought the total kit.

Wonderful trip and the drive only took me exactly 4 1/2 hours without speeding at all. The truck was a big help in pulling off and shooting at several locations and I would recommend a vehicle with clearance over a car myself. Oh, and many times it felt like I was one a race track, why is everyone is such a hurry there??

Anyway, lovely trip and I can't wait to get back. In fact we may go again in two weeks before it get's crazy crowded.