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Montana Rivers & Valleys
Montana Rivers and Valleys. Geographic and geological locations of waterways, farms, ranches, and homesteads in the wide open valleys and prairies in our Big Sky Country. Big Sky Ranch Road. Foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front near Augusta, Montana. Winter solitude in the Big Hole Valley near Wisdom, Montana. The Mission Mountains form a dramatic background for this barn near Ronan, Montana. Two Clouds on a Mission. Springtime in the Mission Mountains high above St. Ignatius, Montana.
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People & Portraits
Variations of culture and lifestyles are expressed through portraits and candids of friends, family, and strangers. Pennsylvania Dutch walking to Sunday services near Reading, Pennsylvania. Above Them Other Kids. Jake lands a perfect jump at the Mobash Skatepark in Missoula. Chris P. in the Aperture Gallery, NYC. Resting after a full day of gallery visits in Chelsea. Dragon's Hollow at Caras Park in downtown Missoula. Children sledding in Lincoln, Montana. A quiet moment after playing in his fort.
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Wildlife & Birds
Our furry and feathered friends, near and far, are admired during our outdoor activities and adventures. A mating pair of Mountain Bluebirds along Blackfoot River Valley. Faithful dog Bucky beside early spring Arrowleaf. Along the Blackfoot River at Nine Mile Prairie. A squirrel collecting pine cones for winter. An onlooker at Race to the Sky, Montana's dogsledding competition in Lincoln. A favorite fly fisherman's lure found along the Clark Fork River. Water Strider, Fast as Lightning. Fine Art and Abst...
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"about us"
J Randall Updegrove and Lisa N. Leitch are Missoula, Montana based photographers, specializing in the fine art of natural and scenic photography. We offer greeting cards, custom prints, magnets, on-location portraits, special events, freelance assignments, and retail sales. Contact us: J. Randall Updegrove or Lisa Leitch. Missoula, Montana 59802. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Simple template. Powered by Blogger.
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Landscapes & National Parks
Landscapes and National Parks. The splendor of the diverse earth is reflected in our wildlands and protected preserves. Mountain Goat near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. Last Peak at Sunset. East side of Going-to-the-Sun highway looking toward Dusty Star Mountain in Glacier National Park. Closest Crossing, Snowbank Lake. In Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Old Man of the Valley. Overlooking the Hayden Vallley in Yellowstone National Park. Finding God in Windswept Places. Simple te...
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Flowers & Grasses
Garden and wildflowers, as well as summer grasses, are presented in their colorful natural surroundings. Wonderful World of Bees. Glacier's Brush of Summer. Indian Paintbrush near Kintla Lake. Rancher's irrigation waterway near Ronan, Montana. Found in an old antique store at Symes Hot Springs, Montana. Shooting Stars dot the hillside in early spring. Short But Sweet, "Like Summer Grass". Foxtail grass is a harbringer of summer, appearing around the 4th of July. A summertime annual garden favorite. Monta...
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Western Themes
Authentic past and present reminders of the old and new West. In Town for the Rodeo. Nighttime at the Western Montana Fair in Missoula. Ranch hand's gloves left at day's end. Home on the Range. Twilight tipi in western Montana's Blackfoot Valley. Checkin' In with the Wife and Cattle Back at the Ranch. Cowboys waiting for the rodeo to begin at Western Montana Fair. Remember the Winter of '88". Many a fortune in cattle was lost in the terrible blizzards of 1888. Lasso of the Big Hole. Fine Art and Abstract.
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Special Occasions
Sentiments and expressions to mark any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, as well as other holidays and celebrations. Toeing Through the Sand. A quiet sunset stroll along the beach at Haena State Park, Kauai. A kid's game at the Fair. A sentiment for any occasion. A gift from the garden. Our Golden Retriever, Sunny, as a puppy. A Robin chick breaks out of the nest. Brings out the child in all of us. Mountainash berries and Maple leaves complement one another in an autumn still life.
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Christmas
Images from our colorful collection of seasonal, winter and holiday scenes. First winter snowfall in early December. Catching flakes on Lost Trail Pass. Cedar Waxwing flocks devour these berries in late fall. Strange oddities of extreme cold and high humidity in slow moving water along the Clark Fork River. Snowy Day, Quiet Backwater. A tranquil scene found in Kelly Island along the Clark Fork River. The sky is clearing after a December snowstorm along the Clark Fork. Birch Log, Christmas Colors.
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Travels & Beyond
Sights and scenes from our travel destinations far from home. A familiar 'Big Box' retailer found even in paradise. Lihue, Kauai. After School Soccer Practice. West side of Oahu at Maili Beach Park. Sun comes up on the tarmac over McCarran Airport. Jurrasic Park mountain backdrop on Oahu. Talking surf at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore, Hawaii. A Walk to the Beach. Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Oahu North Shore 2009 surfers face monster waves from the Gulf of Alaska. Beach pals in Ixtapa, Mexico.
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Fine Art & Abstract
Fine Art and Abstract. These eclectic images are a pleasure to find. Sometimes one can pause, look around, and the simplicity of life surrounds us with its beauty. Raindrops and Concentric Circles. Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin. The willows along the Clark Fork Riverbank are a fly fisherman's nightmare. A miniature world found while hiking in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. Spring snowflakes melt quickly on a goose feather. Many Miles to Go.
