Leaving Jackson Hole WY

Jackson Lake

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/11 1/250 ISO100

Coulter Bay

Canon 1DsIII 50mm f/11 1/250 ISO100

Phase One 645DF P65+ 150mm f/11 1/350 ISO100

Coulter Bay

Phase One 645DF P65+ 80mm f/11 1/700 ISO100

This is the day before we leave Jackson Hole heading home; to say we have mixed feelings would be an understatement.  We were here last October for just shy of 30-days and we made plans then to return and stay even longer; and we did, 2-months.  The past 2-months have gone like a blink of an eye.  We saw colors in late fall and have experienced early winter colors. 

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/11 1/250 ISO100

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/11 1/250 ISO100

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/11 1/250 ISO100

Phase One 645DF P65+ 300mm f/11 1/350 ISO100

So what have we gotten for the time spent?  We've got well over 300 GB of images taken with Sandy's Canon 1DsIII, Don's Cambo WRS1000 and the Leica M9 and a Phase One 645 AF and DF.  We've set aside 24-images we believe are "Gallery Images" and have already sold 7-prints, and may very well double the number of gallery images once we load and process them on the studio computer.

Phase One 645DF P65+ f/11 1/250 ISO100

Phase One 645DF P65+ 300mm f/8 1/250 ISO100

We've been able to reconnect with friends we made last year and gained new ones on this trip.  Thanks to a wonderful chef named Kelly we've enjoyed great meals Friday night at the Jackson Elks Club.  Don has given rides into the backcountry demonstrating the off-road capabilities of the 2011 Ford Raptor.  He was even successful in helping one person in ordering one.

We feel we've accomplished way more than we set out to in the beginning.   It's easy to say we were here to capture the beautiful landscape of Jackson Hole and while we did, we accomplished much more.  We've made friends, tested equipment and more importantly discovered the heart and soul of Jackson Hole--the people.  Everywhere we've gone we met friendly open honest people.  People who made us feel welcome.  This isn't about tourist dollars, it's a genuine feeling of being welcomed.

Buffalo at Sunrise

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/8 1/200 ISO200

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/7.1 1/200 ISO250

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/6.3 1/200 ISO250

Don made a deal to purchase the Phase 645DF and lenses he used during the testing/evaluation and he's very pleased.  The Leica M9 and lenses will be going to a new home upon our return to Arizona.

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/6.3 1/200 ISO250

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/6.3 1/200 ISO200

We'll be returning to Jackson Hole in February 2012 to deliver the images we've sold and to hang additional ones for display and purchase at the Homewood Suites in Jackson.  We've also been informed the hotel will be hosting a gathering to introduce our work while we're here.

Phase One 645DF P65+ 300mm f/11 1/700 ISO100

Buffalo at Sunrise

Phase One 645DF P65+ 300mm f/8 1/250 ISO100

Phase One 645DF P65+ 300mm f/8 1/350 ISO200

We highly recommend the Homewood Suites as a place to stay while visiting Jackson.  The staff is first rate, the food is wholesome, and it's within walking distance of the Town Square with great restaurants, shops, art galleries, and much, much more.

Kelly Hotsprings

Canon 1DsIII 300mm f/6.3 1/200 ISO200

Sandy at Kelly Hotsprings

Phase One 645DF P65+ f/11 1/250 ISO200

We'll be sharing more information and images in the coming weeks so please stay tuned.  Also remember, your comments, suggestions and questions are always welcome. 

Enjoy the images, and safe travels.

Sandy & Don