In May Grand Teton National Park springs to life - wildlife emerges and there is a softening in the weather, that brings new colors to the skies and emerging green shoots to the fauna, even as the mountains often hold onto their white winter coats. Here are a few landscape photos from this spring ritual.
Trips: Grand Teton Spring Landscapes- May 2021
Pastel Sunrise Over Schwabacher
The fading vapors of last night's showers glow pink and orange in the morning light above the beaver ponds of Schwabacher Landing.
Spring Morning on Oxbow Bend
Spring has thawed the slow-moving waters at Oxbow Bend but the willows and shrubs along the shore need a few more weeks before they turn green.
Oxbow Bend Elements
One of the great vistas in any of our National Parks, Oxbow Bend is as stunning in black and white as it is in color.
Oxbow Bend Black and White
As the winds have calmed, the waters of Oxbow Bend become a perfect mirror of Mount Moran and the high clouds above.
Not Quite Clear at Schwabacher
Passing clouds hang around the Teton peaks above Schwabacher Landing.
Morning Retreat at Oxbow Bend
Home to countless fish, fowl and wildlife, Oxbow Bend is a retreat that offers balm to all who can experiences its beauty and perfection.
Moulton Barn Spring Sunrise, 2021
The cottonwoods and grasses around Moulton Barn need a few more weeks before they will turn green.
Western Settlers
The Moulton barn and corrals epitomize the western setting.
Spring Palette
Spring's flush is as colorful - and brief - as the mosaic of colors that emerges in late September.
Beaver Pond Delight
Lifting clouds soften the edges of sunrise above the original beaver pond at Schwabacher's Landing.
Golden Retreat
Even in late May, heavy snow continues to cloak the high peaks of the Teton range but the golden glow of this sunrise hints at warmer days ahead.
Moran's Presence
Mount Moran, still cloaked in winter's snow, looms high above the landscape.