This image goes way back for me. It was a cold blustery winter day in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains right outside my door. The tree, decorated as it was, doubled as a bird feeding station.
That morning John Nuhn, the photo editor from National Wildlife Magazine, called wondering if I had a shot like this. I didn’t, but I told him I could get one. My father always taught me to never say no, even if that meant you had to scramble. And so I did.
Montana is such a wonderful place to experience all four seasons, winter included. This image was taken back in the early 90’s and much has changed with our winters here in Montana. Like everywhere, they are warmer, but thankfully not so warm as to not receive snow. Christmas in Montana, that’s where Tanya and I will be this year.