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I feel very blessed to be able to live near the foot of the Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana, just northeast of Yellowstone National Park. Home to big trout, wildflowers, and a variety of wildlife, the area has become a natural haven for me, winning a special place deep in my heart and in my camera lens.

Over the years, I have come to appreciate the fragile nature of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, studying and photographing its landscapes, wildflowers, and wildlife. With a camera always nearby, my mission has been to capture those unexpected moments, like the bloom of a tiny wildflower, the kaleidoscope of color that reveals itself at sunset or the whimsical look of a tiny bear cub.

When I'm not wandering the mountains, foothills and streams shooting pictures, you’ll find me playing my mountain dulcimer, fly fishing, writing or tending to my home-based photography business. I'm a published book author and am now entering my eighth year as a photography columnist for a major New England outdoor sporting publication.

To see more of my images, please visit www.bigskywild.com. If you would like to use any of my photos or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: paula@bigskywild.com.