Mountain hare.

I love winter!  It is my favorite season for photography yet the most challenging.  A season of beauty and wonders not seen any other time of the year.  For instance, it’s the only time when you have any chance of seeing some very rare critters, like the mountain hare above. So keep your camera ready for those unexpected opportunities. Here are a few other wild rarities reserved for winter lovers.

Frost moth.

Shadow grizzly.

Snow snake waiting to drop onto the shoulders of an unwary winter traveler.