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Yellowstone with Dimitri — A Journey of Peaks, Geysers & Golden Light

Nov 25, 2025

It started with a plan. A father-son adventure. Just me and Dimitri. On Friday, 3 October, we checked into Van der Valk near Schiphol — the calm before the storm. The next morning, we were ready to fly. Bags packed, cameras charged, hearts racing. But fate had other plans: a broken AC in Amsterdam meant a 4-hour delay. By the time we landed in Bozeman, Montana, the afternoon light had faded into evening. And we still had a 3-hour drive to Canyon Lodge. Tired? Yes. Excited? Even more.

Seven days in Yellowstone. We chased golden hour like it was treasure. Every morning, before most stirred, we were out — boots crunching frost, breath visible in the crisp air. Elk grazing in the mist. Bison silhouetted against rising light. Grizzlies lumbering through snow-dusted forests. And every evening, we returned to the wild, chasing that last sliver of sun. In between, we explored: geysers, hot springs, winding roads, and quiet corners where nature whispered instead of roared.

9 October — Avalanche Peak. 🥾⛰️ Our first hike together. No warm-up. No mercy. Just Dimitri and me, chasing the summit like pros… or fools? The trail didn’t ease us in. It demanded everything. Steep, relentless, breathtaking — in every sense. The view from the top? Unreal. A panorama of peaks, clouds, and silence. The descent? A masterclass in controlled falling. My legs cursed me. My heart thanked me. Thanks for dragging me up there, son.

Photography in motion. This trip wasn’t just about landscapes. It was about connection. With nature. With my son. With the lens. I captured elk mid-stride, bears navigating snowy logs, and the quiet majesty of a single yellow tree standing bold against a mountain backdrop. Each frame tells a story — some wild, some tender. I’m still deep in post-processing, but the magic is there. You’ll see it soon.

Reflections. Yellowstone gave us more than photos. It gave us moments. Shared silence. Laughter. Sore muscles. Awe. It reminded me why I do this — why I chase light, climb peaks, and press shutter buttons in freezing wind. Because sometimes, the best pictures aren’t just seen. They’re felt.