Saying good-bye to Jackson Hole

It's Tuesday October 26th, we've been in the Jackson Hole area for 22-days and we leave this week.  We've got mixed feelings about leaving.  We've been fortunate to be here early enough to see the Fall colors (and experience temps in the 60's) as well as the first snow fall of the season (with temps in the high teens).  We've seen stunning, beautiful scenery, driven past herds of buffalo, seen elk and moose and pronghorn antelope and one day had an eagle soar alongside the jeep as we drove down a back country road.

We've had the pleasure of meeting great people who in the short time here invited us to share their lives and meals.  We've been invited to the local Elks Club for fun and food and met local business people who share our unique sense of humor.  We've walked the town square of Jackson stopping in various galleries and saw samples of great art work ranging from sculptors, painters and photographers.  And we can't forgot the visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art (thanks Joe for the passes).   

We've been staying in the Homewood Suites by Hilton while in Jackson WY. What a great place to call home. For those unfamiliar with Homewood Suites, they offer small two-room suites with separate bedrooms and living/kitchen areas. The best part of staying here besides the wonderful staff is the breakfast everyday and dinner 4-nights a week. Speaking of food, there's fresh baked cookies every night! In short, we've been spoiled.

We'll be back

Sandy & Don

What a difference a day makes...

Leica M9 Elmarit 24mm f/8 1/90 ISO 160

Leica M9 Summarit 90mm f/11 1/125 ISO 320

We shot what we're calling the Mormon Barn yesterday morning and once again this morning.  Yesterday was heavy overcast to the point you couldn't even see the Tetons.  This morning we woke to snow and heavy clouds with the Tetons peeking through the clouds layers.

Leica M9 Summicron 50mm f/2.8 1/1000 ISO 160

Leica M9 Summicron 50mm f/2.8 1/1000 ISO 160

We're still calling the Mormon Row Barn as no one has come out to dispute the name. I've seen images of both barns with both named the Mouton Barn in the credits. It's always been my understanding the Mouton Barn is the one with the corral and outbuildings. Someone has said the Mormon Row Barn is also part of the Mouton homestead and was named the Moulton Ranch Barn. Again, if anyone has information to share please contact us so we can clear up the mystery.

The images contained here were all captured using the Leica M9 and 3-different Leica lenses.

 

Hope you enjoy the images.

Don

Leica M9 focal length comparison

Earlier I showed a comparison between lens that I had at that time; today I'm showing a comparison of the 5-lenses I now have and use daily. What better place to test your equipment than in Jackson Hole WY.

I've had the M9 since early February 2010 and bought a trio of lenses at the same time before adding a 24 then just last month the 135. You might remember I had originally ordered a 28 but due to a shipping snafu got the 24.

My lens lineup is as follows, Elmarit 24mm, Summicron 35mm, Summicron 50mm, Summarit 90mm and the Apo-Telyt 135mm.

Elmarit 24mm

Summicron 35mm

Summicron 50mm

Summarit 90mm

Apo-Telyt 135mm

I set the camera on a tripod facing Glacier View of the Grand Tetons and switched lenses while keeping the camera steady on the tripod. These images were captured just north of the small town of Kelly WY. No processing has been done other than to do minor dust cleanup.

I hope in doing this it will help others see the difference in the focal lengths. Let me know if you have any questions.

Don