#blmwyoming

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

Three Bay Roans by Renee Lund Via Flickr: These 3 Bay Roan stallions are beyond gorgeous! They stopped just long enough for me to snap a couple shots then took off to join the multi band group that had just passed me. The stallions tend to be some of the last ones out of the area after making sure most if not all have left as they round up the end.

[mypubliclands]

Outdoor opportunities in Wyoming

This week, take a tour through BLM-managed lands in Wyoming! The 18 million acres of public land in Wyoming managed by the BLM offer endless opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast. These public lands host many unique and special outdoor opportunities where visitors can enjoy some extraordinary scenery and learn more about the state’s history.

Check out the spectacular wilderness study areas, fish in one of the many blue-ribbon streams, or go mountain biking in some gorgeous backcountry. Take a step back in time to learn more about Wyoming’s history by exploring the National Scenic and Historic Trails, including the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express.

You don’t need binoculars to watch Wyoming’s world-class wildlife. You can see a variety of animals from big game like pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose to our small residents like the prairie dog, black footed ferrets, and badgers. Look up and you’ll see eagles, raptors, hawks and a diversity of migratory birds.

A multitude of recreational opportunities is waiting for you on Wyoming public lands so get outdoors and explore! blm.gov/wyoming

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

Glorious Stampede by Renee Lund Via Flickr: Witnessing these flashes of colors, shapes and sizes passing by is like flowing liquid paint that hasn't dried quite yet on the canvas. The Lord is the "Artist in Residency" and is the Master of creating poetry of living art. As I captured each frame I couldn't help but hear the thundering sounds of hooves hitting the ground with purpose and intentional direction. There's nothing like hearing them communicate with each other with whinnies, squeals, and snorts.

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

A Glorious Stampede by Renee Lund Via Flickr: Witnessing these flashes of colors, shapes and sizes passing by is like flowing liquid paint that hasn't dried quite yet on the canvas. The Lord is the "Artist in Residency" and is the Master of creating poetry of living art. As I captured each frame I couldn't help but hear the thundering sounds of hooves hitting the ground with purpose and intentional direction. There's nothing like hearing them communicate with each other with whinnies, squeals, and snorts.

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

Beautiful Palomino from Adobe Town by Renee Lund Via Flickr: One of the many wild horses from the Adobe Town Wild Horse HMA found in southern Wyoming.

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

Wild Mirage by Renee Lund Via Flickr: HEATWAVES effect most of my photographs that are taken from long distances. The extreme temperatures cause air waves from both cold & hot that take over the auto focus of my lens and create a wavy distortion. The farther away you are from the horses the more waves tend to show in the photographs. At times it can be pretty intense and develops what I call a "mirage". It is like looking through water and at times it can actually turn out quite beautiful. 

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

Colorful Heatwaves by Renee Lund Via Flickr: Out with the wild horses of Fifteenmile with extreme temperatures. It doesn't take much heat to create heatwaves from the grounds service and when they do it grabs your cameras focus and creates an underwater affect with the hard lines. The color from the surrounding landscapes really enhance the heatwaves.

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Stampede Through the Sage 1 by Renee Lund Via Flickr: Gorgeous McCullough Peaks wild horses stampeding their way across acres of sagebrush.