08Jan

Bighorn Sheep, Packing it up

Bighorn Sheep, Packing it up
This image of a group of male bighorn sheep is indicative of their practice of departing from the females once the mating season has concluded. Bighorn sheep do not follow a “leader,” as many other animal species do, but instead travel in herds, as seen here.  These Rocky Mountain bighorns are a distinct subspecies that [...]

01Jan

Bonner Wildfire, Montana 2011

Bonner Wildfire, Montana 2011
This image was taken during the Bonner fire in fall of 2011, in East Missoula. Wildfire in the west, and particularly in Montana, is a permanent landscape characteristic, and it is clearly not one to be reckoned with.  Every year, Montanans struggle to deal appropriately with this natural phenomenon – sometimes making every effort to [...]

23Dec

Rattlesnake Wilderness, Missoula, Montana

Rattlesnake Wilderness, Missoula, Montana
I spend a great deal of time wandering around the Rattlesnake wilderness just northeast of Missoula, Montana.  Many of my favorite images have been taken there. During every season, people flock to this natural playground for trail running, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Breathtaking sites abound, so it’s no wonder that it’s [...]

09Dec

The Tyler Pfiffner Photography Website is Up and Running!

The Tyler Pfiffner Photography Website is Up and Running!
Welcome to my new site! I’m very excited to share my new photography website with my friends and the public.  The site was carefully planned, with an emphasis on communication and easy access. To that end, I incorporated a new blog and various social media links, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, all of which I [...]

21Nov

Changing Seasons, Shifting Photography Focus

Changing Seasons, Shifting Photography Focus
As a Missoula, Montana based landscape and wildlife photographer, I am constantly amazed at the rapid pace of seasonal changes.  Montana enjoys four distinct seasons – each with its own range of color and texture, and each with its own special “events.”  Summer in the west boasts gorgeous floral blossoms, raging rivers, and massive wildfires. [...]