Julia Cook Wildlife

Julia Cook Wildlife wildlife photographer and guide in Wyoming

survival, the first lesson in the wildI photographed this cow elk and her newborn calf standing in Yellowstone Lake. The...
06/03/2026

survival, the first lesson in the wild

I photographed this cow elk and her newborn calf standing in Yellowstone Lake. They had been accompanied by two other cows, who entered the lake and began swimming. Realizing her calf couldn’t keep up, the mother was soon left behind. While the behavior may seem unusual otherwise, I had watched two grizzly bears in the same area less than 15 minuets before; the elk had headed to the lake for protection. While waves crashed on the shore and the light continued to fade after sunset, the cow and calf remained in the water. Form birth, all animals in Yellowstone immediately become a part of the wild and its constant presence in the fight for survival. While the calf was shaking in the cold water, had the pair not taken refuge on the beach, the alternative very well could’ve been become a meal for one of the grizzlies. Nature is brutal sometimes, and the fight for survival everything endured is incredible.

Taken on z8 and 400mm 2.8

brute power and relentless determination This is a large grizzly I’ve photographed several times this spring, and everyt...
05/26/2026

brute power and relentless determination

This is a large grizzly I’ve photographed several times this spring, and everytime I have seen him, he has been in pursuit of a female. He walks at a steady pace, and even from a distance you get a feel for his power and size. On this particular day, the sow he was following had gotten quite a ways a head of him, yet he continued at the some consistent pace. This image is one of my favorites of him because of his impressive claws and intimidating posture.

Taken on Z8 and 400mm 2.8

05/21/2026

I had the amazing opportunity to fly over Yellowstone in a small airplane several years back with my neighbor who is a pilot. We flew over the entire park, but seeing and photographing Grand Prismatic from above was so cool. Such a wild view!

tangled in fur and affectionI’ve watched several courting pairs of grizzlies this spring which has led to some unique be...
05/19/2026

tangled in fur and affection

I’ve watched several courting pairs of grizzlies this spring which has led to some unique behavior and photographic opportunities. These two spent all day together and ended the evening cuddling at the edge of a creek. At one point they were sprawled out on top of one another making it nearly impossible to tell who was who in the mess of fur. I couldn’t decide between these two images, so let me know which you prefer. By the next day, the two had gone their separate ways.

Taken on z8 and 400mm 2.8

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