Jack Borowiak Photography

07/17/2024

One of my favorite things I’ve done in Zambia is create this documentary on Obed Kampamba and his family. Spending time with his extended family for Easter and watching him reflect on his 91 year life with vitality was a treat.

Cultural exchange is ever present during Peace Corps but it was fascinating to hear from Obed how he engaged in cultural exchange long before I was born during his trip to the United States in the 1970’s. During the moments we shared making this documentary, we were both very curious about the other’s home countries.

I first met Obed at a collaborative workshop on his farm that involved ten volunteers and the Forestry Department. After the workshop, I knew he had more stories to tell, so I reached out to him. He doesn’t live near my village but rather closer to town.

His story is unique, and I hope to share more stories in the year I have left here and beyond. These stories will come from my immediate community and the people I spend even more time with, unlike Obed, who lives farther away. I’m deeply thankful to him and his family for sharing their story.

One of my favorite things I’ve done in Zambia is create this documentary on Obed Kampamba and his family. Spending time with his extended family for Easter a...

06/12/2022

Blondie and triplets! Second post in a row for this adorable family. The flowers and sunset lighting were an amazing bonus to an already gorgeous bear.

06/11/2022

Blondie and her triplets have been out and about this past week! Such a beautiful bear with such bear cubs. She hasn’t been seen in close to two years and she decided to emerge from the deep woods this week. There are two mothers in the area with triplets! Not a common occurrence given that they usually only have 1-2 cubs.

06/02/2022

First time seeing a Ruffed Grouse a few days ago!

06/01/2022

Elk Spring Morning. Mount Moran with pink alpine glow.

05/15/2022

UPDATE!!!! Four cubs have now separated from the mother 399. Little did I know this would be my last photo of them toghether. Mother 399 was already seen with another male. Mating season is here! It would be remarkable if she mates at her age if 26. Her four cubs are on their own. It will be interesting to see how long they stick together before each establishing their own territory!

Family Portrait of 399 and her four 2 year olds! This was such an amazing sighting! Knowing they will separate from their mother likely by the end of summer makes me cherish EVERY moment with them!

05/06/2022

Family Portrait of 399 and her four 2 year olds! This was such an amazing sighting! Knowing they will separate from their mother likely by the end of summer makes me cherish EVERY moment with them!

04/24/2022

Bears are awake! This past week has been filled with bears and snow! This big male crossed the Snake River and then came across an open field. Being in his presence with a direct stare is an afternoon I’ll never forget.

04/01/2022

Taken last spring! My favorite time of year is almost here. The bears in Grand Teton and Yellowstone are beginning to wake up. This is 399 who is an amazing mother and had quadruplets in 2020. Praying we can keep bear-human conflicts to a minimum compared to last fall which had lots of irresponsible behavior by both residents and visitors.

03/22/2022

For anyone who’s never been to tidal basin! Cherry blossoms in 360! View in the YouTube app.

Step inside the beauty around the Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season in Washington, DC.

11/01/2021

Happy November! This beautiful sight was yesterday evening. As we transition to winter in the Tetons pretty much all wildlife is moving to new areas and are often close to the road. Slow down! In the last two weeks alone, five bison, one elk, one mule deer, one pronghorn, one coyote and one wolf pup were hit and killed by vehicles traveling on park roads. ***Print available. Message me if interested***

10/17/2021

Last light of the day and I saw this beautiful elk next to Jackson Lake