Thursday, June 30, 2022

Nature can be close to home

Merganser and Downy Duckling, Lake Washington, Renton, Washington

An incredibly destructive flood — the kind you might see once in 500 years — tore through Yellowstone National Park a few weeks ago, cutting off access to a wildlife hotspot popular with photographers. The park worked quickly to reopen other areas, but it’s not clear how long it will take to repair or replace roads that reach the Lamar Valley.

So what’s a wildlife photographer to do?