At a bison ranch in Carr, Colorado, I was lining up a shot of the herd when Kiam—a massive bull bison—decided he had other plans. He’d been drinking at the water trough right in front of me, calm and unbothered, and I assumed he’d stay low while I worked the scene behind him.
Then he lifted his head, turned slightly, and stepped straight into the foreground like he owned the moment. The result is a portrait that feels less like “wildlife at a distance” and more like a face-to-face introduction—close enough to see the texture of his coat, the curve of his horns, and that unmistakable expression that reads as pure curiosity.
This image carries a bit of humor, but it also captures what I love most about photographing animals: the split-second when they stop being part of the landscape and become a presence—an individual with personality. Kiam’s photobomb turned a planned shot into an unexpected connection, and that surprise is exactly what makes the frame feel alive.
Collector Mini Series — 8×10 Only
Created to museum-quality standards, this photograph is offered exclusively as an 8×10 in three presentation styles: archival print, archival matted print, or matted and framed—ready to display.
Complimentary standard U.S. & Canada shipping is included. Each artwork is made to order and carefully prepared for its journey to you.
If you would like guidance choosing the presentation that feels right for your space, or wish to discuss a special request, please [contact Dan].
At a bison ranch in Carr, Colorado, I was lining up a shot of the herd when Kiam—a massive bull bison—decided he had other plans. He’d been drinking at the water trough right in front of me, calm and unbothered, and I assumed he’d stay low while I worked the scene behind him.
Then he lifted his head, turned slightly, and stepped straight into the foreground like he owned the moment. The result is a portrait that feels less like “wildlife at a distance” and more like a face-to-face introduction—close enough to see the texture of his coat, the curve of his horns, and that unmistakable expression that reads as pure curiosity.
This image carries a bit of humor, but it also captures what I love most about photographing animals: the split-second when they stop being part of the landscape and become a presence—an individual with personality. Kiam’s photobomb turned a planned shot into an unexpected connection, and that surprise is exactly what makes the frame feel alive.
Collector Mini Series — 8×10 Only
Created to museum-quality standards, this photograph is offered exclusively as an 8×10 in three presentation styles: archival print, archival matted print, or matted and framed—ready to display.
Complimentary standard U.S. & Canada shipping is included. Each artwork is made to order and carefully prepared for its journey to you.
If you would like guidance choosing the presentation that feels right for your space, or wish to discuss a special request, please [contact Dan].
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