MJM Grand (@huntnfish8.bsky.social)

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Aug 1, 2026, 3:12 PM Pinned

This is why Montana is called
#Big Sky country..

#Blueskyartshow #scape

This photograph captures the East Pioneer Mountains of southwest Montana in one of their most dramatic moods. The broad alpine skyline is still mantled in late-season snow, while rounded granite summits and sharp cirques stretch across the horizon. Above them, the sky becomes the true spectacle: long, wind-sculpted bands of lenticular clouds lie stacked over the range, while a higher veil of rippling cirrocumulus spreads across the upper atmosphere like finely combed silk. Together they reveal powerful winds flowing at different elevations, even though the landscape below appears calm. These cloud formations are common when strong air is forced over mountain barriers such as the Pioneers.

In the foreground, pale spring grasses cover the high benchlands, emphasizing the transition from open sage country to dark conifer forests that cloak the mountain slopes. The contrast between the muted earth, brilliant snowfields, and deep cobalt sky gives the range a sense of immense scale and quiet strength.

The Pioneer Mountains encompass roughly 2,000 square miles and are divided into the rugged East Pioneers, known for their glaciated peaks and alpine lakes, and the gentler, forested West Pioneers, separated by the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. The highest summits, including Tweedy Mountain and Torrey Mountain, rise above 11,000 feet.

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 2:34 PM

Sharing a stick in 14 inches of fresh snow this morning

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Weather
#Montana
#Scape

Yesterday I had the A/C on and today a Winter Storm Warning for up to 20 inches of Snow ❄️ ☃️❄️⛄️

A narrow reach of golden light above a whole woodland shaded in sapphire.

Sunrise lays soft bands of peach, amber, and pale gold beneath a wide sweep of blue-gray clouds. The sun remains hidden, its light tracing the lower cloud edges and spreading through openings of clear turquoise sky. Higher overhead, faint rose-colored patches warm the cloud cover, while the heavier layers retain the cool tones of early morning.

Below, a dense evergreen forest fills the hollow, every crown and tier of branches thickly laden with snow. The trees stand in deep blue shadow, their snowy outlines distinct against the brightening horizon. Close branches frame the view with great rounded pillows of snow; a few dark pine needles protrude beneath their weight.

The warmth is still gathered in the sky. Across the forest, snow holds the blue of the departing night, giving this winter sunrise its striking contrast

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:46 AM

Sunset Oregon tonight Goodnight Everyone 🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:08 AM

Ha

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 11:45 PM

Will do..

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:07 PM

A/C is on now.. Bright and sunny 🌞 But that’s not going to last.. Up to 20 inches of snow coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tomorrow…

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:03 PM

No idea… lots??

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 5:53 PM

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:26 PM

🙏🙏🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:59 PM

I have maybe 50,000 pictures taken on my 40+ year old Nikon 35mm One day I’ll have the time to organize them all..🤣🤣🤣🤣

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:57 PM

He has an entire series on that camera..

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:51 PM

She told me but it’s

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:49 PM

Spectacular 🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:47 PM

🙏🙏🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:34 PM

FZ-80

I think Graham does an amazing job sharing how to get the most out of that camera

youtu.be/qc-9Mvt1XgM?...

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:31 PM

🙏🙏🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:30 PM

Happy #ForestFriday

I probably have taken 100+ pictures of this beautiful Ponderosa over the last 15 years..

She sits 150 feet above the Smith river clinging to life on a rocky slate cliff.. and is one harsh winter away from these rocks giving way..

Lewis and Clark National Forest
#scape

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:07 PM

I use a LUMIX too.. I’m really trying to get a mirrorless.. but also want a drone… aww choices..

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:03 PM

6-12 Inches of Snow ❄️ expected Saturday-Sunday where I live in #Montana

The Ruby, Rose 🌹 and Bleu can’t wait ❤️❤️❤️

Happy #ForestFriday
#Joy

One of my favorite videos of the puppies 🙏

@huntnfish8.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:16 PM

No I haven’t.. would be fun