American Wildlife Photography – Bison, Elk & Iconic Western Species by David Williams

PPA Master Photographer David Williams showcases the powerful wildlife of the American Southwest, capturing iconic species like American bison roaming vast plains and bull elk in full rut, echoing through mountain valleys. His photography reveals the raw intensity of the wild—moments of strength, survival, and natural beauty—preserved in fine art prints and available for editorial licensing.


A Bison bull grazing in golden grasses, Yellowstone, WY
Bison on the frozen plains in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
3 Bison on the frozen plains in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
A Bison bull grazing in Winter grasses, Yellowstone Park, WY
A tight shot of a Bison in colorful bokeh background, Yellowstone
A large Winter Bison looking at me, Yellowstone, WY
A close up of an American Bison in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
A large Bison bull grazing in golden grasses in late day sun, Yellowstone, WY
A bison in winter snow with a broken horn, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Eye contact with a young bull Elk in frozen tundra of Yellowstone, WY
A large Bison in snow with steam coming out of his nose, Yellowstone, WY
A single bison in golden grass, Yellowstone National Park
Eye contact with a large bison in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
Eye contact with a large bison bull in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
A Bison bull grazing in golden grasses, Yellowstone, WY
A large Bison group in late day sun and snow, Yellowstone, WY
A Bison bull, cow and calf in Winter morning sun, Yellowstone Park, WY
Bison in the frozen grasses of Yellowstone in golden light, WY
A large Winter Bison looking at me, Yellowstone, WY
A Bison in golden morning light, Yellowstone Park, WY
A Bison in golden morning light, Yellowstone Park, WY
A Bison in golden morning light, Yellowstone Park, WY
A Bison grazing in golden morning light, Yellowstone Park, WY
A large Bison in the rain, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A close up of a bull elk looking at me, Yellowstone Park, WY
A large old Bison bull grazing in golden grasses, Yellowstone, WY
A huge bull Elk bugling in Yellowstone National Park, WY
A huge bull Elk bugling in Yellowstone National Park, WY
A huge bull Elk bugling in Yellowstone National Park, WY
A Bull Elk in golden light, Yellowstone National Park. WY
Eye contact with a large 7 point bull Elk, Yellowstone WY
2 large Bison in golden light,Yellowstone National Park, WY
A close up of a bison face in golden light, Yellowstone, WY
3 Bison in golden light in Yellowstone National Park, WY
A Bighorn sheep in the mountain grass, Yellowstone, WY
A Bighorn sheep in the mountain flowers, Yellowstone, WY
An ewe Bighorn sheep in the forest of Yellowstone National Park
An ewe Bighorn sheep in the forest, Yellowstone National Park
Eye contact with a bison, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The face of an American Bison grazing, Yellowstone Park, WY
A close up of an ewe Bighorn sheep, Yellowstone National Park
Eye contact with a bison, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
A herd of Bison feeding on a mountain scene, Yellowstone, WY
Eye contact with a bison, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
A large Bison bull grazing in golden grasses, Yellowstone, WY
A large bison bull in dappled sunlight and hydrothermal steam, Yellowstone Park, WY
A close up vertical of a Pronghorn buck in golden light, WY
Eye Contact with a female Bighorn sheep, Yellowstone Park, WY
A large Bison bull grazing in golden grasses, Yellowstone WY
A large Bison in morning light, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A Bison starting a charge toward camera, Yellowstone, WY
Eye contact with a bison, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
A close up of an American Bison in the morning sun, Yellowstone, WY
A close up of an American Bison in the morning sun, Yellowstone, WY
A Bison on the foggy plains of Yellowstone National Park

David Williams Photography | PPA Master Photographer specializing in African wildlife, indigenous culture, American Southwest landscapes, and LDS Temple fine art prints.