American Bison captured by Z 8 / Z180-600 @400mm
The American Bison is recognized around the globe as a magnificent symbol of our mighty West. This is that Bison for sure, but it doesn’t live where folks normally see Bison. In fact, it’s quite a bit south of your typical herds in Yellowstone, Custer and even the National Bison Range. This bull is part of the herd on Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The small giveaway to this fact is the cholla cactus. It’s a plant you don’t see elsewhere on its range. It’s what makes this not your typical portrait.