Gary Kochel Photography

Gary Kochel Photography 🕉Exploring the Rocky Mountains and beyond in search of light, shadows, color, and beauty🕉 Gary Kochel is a photographer based in Denver, CO.

He enjoys spending his time exploring the Rocky Mountains in search of wildlife, landscapes, and the beauty of nature.

LabyrinthIt's been a while! I took a creative break from editing and posting photos in the second half of last year, whi...
02/25/2023

Labyrinth

It's been a while! I took a creative break from editing and posting photos in the second half of last year, which was refreshing. It was also a bit hard to get back started again, but I've got lots to share, and hope to have a great year of photography ahead. Here's a beautiful scene from the forests of Oregon. I hope you all have been well! Say hello in the comments if you'd like! 🌲💫💜

20mm / 1/160 @ f8 / iso 200

Portrait of a Young MooseThis stunning young moose was kind enough to look directly in the camera for some portrait shot...
08/08/2022

Portrait of a Young Moose

This stunning young moose was kind enough to look directly in the camera for some portrait shots while snacking on some willow branches for breakfast. Always a treat to spend time with such beautiful and majestic wildlife!

400mm / 1/640 @ f6.3 / iso 640

Rising up to Paradise!The morning sun creating a beautiful effect in a fog filled Oregon forest.20mm / 1/13 @ f13 / iso ...
08/04/2022

Rising up to Paradise!

The morning sun creating a beautiful effect in a fog filled Oregon forest.

20mm / 1/13 @ f13 / iso 400

AffectionA mother moose nuzzles close to her child on a beautiful sunny morning in the Rocky Mountains.  At a couple mon...
08/01/2022

Affection

A mother moose nuzzles close to her child on a beautiful sunny morning in the Rocky Mountains. At a couple months old, the young moose frolicked and explored the forest, while never straying too far from its mother. They ate a breakfast of willow branches and allowed me to photograph them before they headed up the mountainside. I am always grateful for these beautiful encounters in nature.

200mm / 1/160 @ f6.3 / iso 640

Baby Moose SmilesAn adorable newborn moose smiles for the camera while exploring the forest close to its mother.  A beau...
07/12/2022

Baby Moose Smiles

An adorable newborn moose smiles for the camera while exploring the forest close to its mother. A beautiful moment in nature!

500mm / 1/160 @ f5.6 / iso 800

Titans of the ForestLooking up to some stunning old growth redwoods in Northern California.  These trees literally take ...
07/10/2022

Titans of the Forest

Looking up to some stunning old growth redwoods in Northern California. These trees literally take your breath away with their majestic size and beauty. There is a calm and relaxing atmosphere beneath the canopy that eases the mind and body into tranquility.

20mm / 1/40 @ f9 / iso 250

Kicking Up DirtTwo young mountain goats kick up some dirt as they practice sparring.  Autofocus locked onto the debris i...
06/22/2022

Kicking Up Dirt

Two young mountain goats kick up some dirt as they practice sparring. Autofocus locked onto the debris instead of the goats, and I love how this turned out!

450mm / 1/1250 @ f8 / iso 250

Miraculous Morning on the Pacific Coast20mm / 1/5 @ f14 / iso 100
05/25/2022

Miraculous Morning on the Pacific Coast

20mm / 1/5 @ f14 / iso 100

King of the Forest200mm / 1/100 @ f5.6 / iso 1600
03/26/2022

King of the Forest

200mm / 1/100 @ f5.6 / iso 1600

Mystical Giants20mm / 1/6 @ f11 / iso 160
03/20/2022

Mystical Giants

20mm / 1/6 @ f11 / iso 160

Can't you Smell that Smell?Bull moose exhibiting the Flehmen Response during the annual rut.  What a regal pose!360mm / ...
03/01/2022

Can't you Smell that Smell?

Bull moose exhibiting the Flehmen Response during the annual rut. What a regal pose!

360mm / 1/160 @ f6.3 / iso 1250

Rising up to ParadiseMagical morning exploring the forests of Oregon!200mm / 1/160 @ f10 / iso 200
02/26/2022

Rising up to Paradise

Magical morning exploring the forests of Oregon!

200mm / 1/160 @ f10 / iso 200

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