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 (8x10 only): Printed to museum-quality standards and offered exclusively as an 8x10 in three presentation options: unmatted, matted, or matted + framed. If you’d like help choosing the best presentation for your space (or have a special request), reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece. 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 (8x10 only): Printed to museum-quality standards and offered exclusively as an 8x10 in three presentation options: unmatted, matted, or matted + framed. If you’d like help choosing the best presentation for your space (or have a special request), reach out and I’ll help you customize the perfect piece. Contact Dan
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