Early Morning at Oxbow Bend by Melenie Ottosen

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Description Located one mile east of Jackson Lake Junction in Grand Teton National Park, Oxbow Bend is a green area surrounding the Snake River. Slow-moving water provides ideal habitat for beavers, river otters, muskrats and fish. Moose can often be seen feeding on the grass at the waters edge, and fish provide food for ospreys, bald eagles and American white pelicans. In the early morning hours, the Oxbow is a truly magical place!For this image, I arrived before sunrise while it was still dark. As the sun rose behind me, illuminating the clouds and Mt. Moran, I watched a mother moose and her calf play in the water. It was a fantastic experience... one that I will never forget!

Melenie Ottosen, Phoenix, Arizona
Member Since December 2006
Artist Statement My name is Melenie Ottosen and I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I began taking pictures when I was in college using a Canon 35mm point-and-shoot, but as a college student I couldn’t afford the cost of processing film, and my hobby went on the back burner for several years. In the summer of 2002 I got my first digital camera, a Nikon 4-megapixel point-and-shoot. Gradually, my old hobby turned into a full-fledged passion! I have been seriously pursuing photography since September of 2005. I am self-taught, learning all I know about photography from tons of reading and practice, practice, practice!



I find I am happiest when I am out in nature, taking photographs of landscapes or wildlife, as well as some of my favorite places. I have a great love for the world we live in and the creatures that inhabit it. For me, a successful photograph is one that inspires people to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.



I currently shoot both digital and film, using a Nikon D50 6-megapixel digital SLR and a Nikon N80 35mm SLR with a variety of lenses. I do not digitally enhance or alter my photos, aside from the occasional removal of specks of dirt and dust. In other words, I try to preserve in my images the light, color and beauty exactly as I remember them.



Please note: I have chosen, as default, what I consider the best size for each of my images. I then choose the mats and frame that I feel best complement the image. But any of these factors may be changed to fit individual needs and tastes.