If you’ve been reading my posts for a while then you’re aware I tend to create self projects from time to time. This winter, since wildlife opportunities have been slow, I decided to photograph the various peaks and ranges around the immediate area, outside of Yellowstone National Park. Near West Yellowstone, Montana, several mountain ranges either start or end, depending on your perspective. The Madison, Gallatin, Centennial, and Lionhead ranges all are represented here. In some literature you’ll see the Lionhead Mountains referred to as the Henrys Lake Mountains but they are the same peaks. Black Mountain is the fourth tallest peak in this range as it rises to approximately 10,200 feet and is quite easily seen from US 20 and ID 87. In fact ID 87 runs along the base of the mountain. I’m not sure what purpose this small out-building serves but in the deep snow surrounded by color winter willows, it made the perfect foreground for this image. The foreground was receiving some nice warm toned morning light while Black Mountain in the distance was in more subdued light. The image below was taken from the parking lot for the Henry’s Lake Fish Hatchery and provides a different perspective of Black Mountain.