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Young bull moose has got my number
3-21-2013
On Tuesday while on assignment in Red Lodge, I was finishing up the shoot waiting for the evening light to appear for the final twilight shot when this young bull decided he owned the area (which in fact he does!)
He and his young lady proceeded to lay down and enjoy the sunset in the exact spot where I had scouted earlier in the day. I needed the shot, but I also wouldn't mind a few shots of the moose either. So, knowing moose and their mangy tempers and sharp hoofs (more people are gored by moose than bears) I proceeded with extreme caution. Armed with my trusty Canon 5D Mk II, 100-400 lens, bear spray and S&W 44 magnum on the hip just in case, I belly crawled ever so slowly in the snow to get a few photos. As I got within about 75 yards, just close enough to be able to retreat to my truck if needed. Just as I set up the tripod, he proceeded to slowly get up and check me out, sniffing his giant snout in the wind to see what I was all about. My heart was racing, this was the moment! Either he now makes a move at me and I run back to the truck as fast as possible, or I get a great shot. Lucky for me, he could care less about my monkey self running around his turf, and I ended up getting the shot (of the moose, and the shot for my client)....
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Craig Hergert with Brian Hurlbut | Montana, Skiing The Last Best Place
Published: March 6, 2013
By Judy Shafter - Lively Times
The state of Montana offers an abundance of world-class recreational opportunities, and certainly downhill skiing is near the top of this list. Craig Hergert’s masterful photography, accompanied by Brian Hurlbut’s friendly narratives, beautifully illustrate the state’s 16 public ski areas, along with one private facility.
“For me, skiing in Montana is the way skiing was back in the 1940s … Simple, beautiful, and quiet,” writes famous ski filmmaker and winter sports enthusiast Warren Miller in the book’s foreword.
Hergert conceived the idea for this project about eight years ago, and began visiting as many ski areas as time and money would afford. Well into the project, he realized that his photos would need descriptions to fully capture their essence, so he approached his friend, professional writer Hurlbut, to take on that part of the project.
Their combined talents offer readers a visual perspective, as well as useful information, on what each site has to offer. Breathtaking aerial shots of snow-covered mountains are apt to make skiers wish for another round of winter.
The state boasts a few deluxe resort facilities, but for the most part, small to mid-size hills offer families and school groups lift prices and slopes geared to their interests, with plenty of atmosphere and friendly service. Learn about Bridger Bowl’s famous “Cold Smoke” powder, marvel at the tenacity behind Montana’s oldest ski hill, Showdown, and admire Whitefish Mountain Resort’s surreal snow ghosts.
The book is certain to inspire winter road trips for skiers and boarders, while the dazzling photographs and historical tidbits will keep armchair enthusiasts entertained.
Hergert, an award-winning photographer, owns Montana Panoramic gallery and studio in Bozeman. Hurlbut is the author of the Insider’s Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, a frequent contributor to several magazines, and director of the Arts Council of Big Sky.
Their handsome new collaboration was published by Great Wide Open Publishing of Bozeman and sells for $60.