Shutterbugs

What was really fun on this trip from beginning to end was watching our two sons, these two photographers, Eric and Tim, grabbing shots whenever and wherever, then comparing results and trying new tricks with all their amazing camera gear.  Night and day, rain or shine.  A photographer's dream trip, no deadlines or interruptions.  Total freedom to explore and shoot.  

To say nothing of those videos and shots through the windshield and the suction cup holding an iPhone video-ing the road ahead.  "Gotta do it some more pictures".

 

Inside the Cavern

This is Eric as a V.A.L.* throwing some flash on the caverns for this photo. (he was holding an off-camera flash) We had a great time doing the caverns tour. Quite a hike - 2 miles, 2 hours... 1/2 a mile of that was actually inside the caves. Saw some bats. It was really cool.

*Voice Activated Lightstand

Sticker Bush

Here's a cool little plant that was growing on the arid ground near the trailer. It's about 8" across. Watch your step if you go barefoot.

Surroundings? What surroundings?

We're at Lewis & Clark Caverns where the boys discovered connectivity. We thought we were off the grid here,  but why not blog while you can?

Lewis & Clark Caverns

We're at Lewis & Clark Caverns Campground for the night and going to do a cave tour tomorrow. Pretty stoked for this. But for tonight, here's our campsite.

Incredible but true...

An incredible surprise, out here in the boondocks, a paved bike path connects the village of Three Forks, Montana with the Missouri Headwaters State Park just miles away.  Like the two ladies said, as we cheered their community's perspicacity for all good things cycling: "We're Three Forks, it's what we do!"  I'll say it again, A Paved Bike Path in the Boondocks, Incredible but True.

Very impressive piece of work that.  Lucky for us we had our bikes along on the trip.  Rode them into town the next day from our camp at the Missouri Headwaters State Park for a look-see and lunch.  The Iron Horse Cafe in downtown Three Forks had a wonderful menu for hungry man type food - Hot Turkey Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and exceptionally good coffee.  Must be catching on thereabouts. 

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls on the Gibbon River in Yellowstone. Long exposure shot with a ND Filter to allow the water to blur.