Wildlife Photography

Plan your next photography trip with field guides dedicated to finding and photographing Rocky Mountain wildlife in their natural habitats. Whether you are hoping to capture moose in alpine willow thickets, bugling elk in mountain meadows, or bighorn sheep along rugged canyon walls, each location guide provides exact GPS coordinates, terrain notes, composition tips, and practical shooting advice to help you make the most of your time in the field.

Coyotes and Badgers at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

Spotting coyotes and badgers working prairie dog towns across Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge requires patience, proper focal length, and specific field techniques. Located just outside Denver, this refuge

Mountain Goats at Mount Blue Sky

Photographing mountain goats at Mount Blue Sky provides one of the premier high-alpine wildlife opportunities in Colorado. Located along the upper stretches of the paved scenic byway, these animals frequent

Bighorn Sheep Rams along Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

Encountering mature bighorn sheep rams along the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography above tree line. Operating at high elevation along Colorado Highway 5, photographers

Steamboat Lake Morning Photography

Planning a Steamboat Lake morning photography session proves that strong reflection shots extend past peak sunrise, capturing Sand Mountain mirrored across smooth cove waters as early morning light settles over

Royal Gorge Bridge and Canyon Valley at Golden Hour

The Royal Gorge is one of the most dramatic canyon landscapes in Colorado, offering steep granite cliffs, a massive suspension bridge, and unpredictable weather patterns that change by the minute.

Wild Turkey Photography at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

In wildlife photography, some of the best moments come out of nowhere. You can head out to a location with a specific shot in mind, but nature usually has its

Photographing Snowy Egrets at Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek State Park is widely celebrated among locals as one of the most productive Colorado photography locations for bird photography and waterfowl tracking. Finding exactly where to photograph these

Photographing Hummingbirds at Cherry Creek Reservoir

As early summer arrives in Colorado, it signals the return of one of nature’s most incredible aerial acrobats: the hummingbird. Tracking these tiny, fast-moving birds in the wild requires a

Bighorn Sheep in Garden of the Gods

Photographing wildlife against dramatic red sandstone requires patience, sharp eyes, and an understanding of animal movement. If you want to elevate your Garden of the Gods bighorn sheep photography, knowing

Capturing a Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk at Cherry Creek Reservoir

Photographing a juvenile Cooper’s hawk at Cherry Creek Reservoir requires patience, sharp technical skills, and a solid understanding of avian behavior. Discover how relying on old outdoor instincts can help

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Coyotes and Badgers at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

Mountain Goats at Mount Blue Sky

Bighorn Sheep Rams along Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

Steamboat Lake Morning Photography

Royal Gorge Bridge and Canyon Valley at Golden Hour

Wild Turkey Photography at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Photographing Snowy Egrets at Cherry Creek State Park

Photographing Hummingbirds at Cherry Creek Reservoir

Bighorn Sheep in Garden of the Gods

Capturing a Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk at Cherry Creek Reservoir

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