Kelly Minor

My idea of the outskirts of Heaven ♥️ Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #mountains #nationalpark #jacksonhole #country

One of my most memorable moments ever at Snake River Overlook. Ethereal experience ✨ Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #mountains #beautifulplaces #wilderness #nationalpark

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Every now and then I have days when social media really gets on my nerves. On three occasions today I had to defend my latest post from accusations and criticism, ranging from “There’s no water at this spot! Where’s the fencing in front of this barn?! This is AI!” or “This barn is so overdone, find another place to photograph! 🙄” I’m tired of it. I really am tired of being accused of using AI to fake my work, or photoshop to create composites simply because the “expert” that’s “been there before” or “stood in that spot” hasn’t ever seen it how I was able to photograph it. Or not even knowing that there are a few barns on Mormon Row rather than just the one they happened upon and claim the barn in their photo is the “real one” and that my one exposure photo is fake. Just because you haven’t personally seen the scene as I captured it, does that mean it doesn’t or didn’t exist? And this is one of my favorites - “I have been visiting for years, that view doesn’t exist! Wonderful fake photo!” And my response is just that they need to revisit and explore the area more, because it’s unfortunate they’ve not experienced that view for themselves. Capturing and experiencing these places in conditions and aspects you haven’t ever seen before is why I do what I do. It’s a rarity, and I live for it. The world has become so accusatory and closed minded that a simple photo of a historic barn in front of the most majestic mountainscape in the country triggers anger from people. They feel the need to knock someone down who rose before sunrise to see and experience exactly what they think doesn’t exist, simply because they haven’t seen it with their own eyes. What is it, is it jealousy? Is it the constant need to prove someone wrong? And I’m going to keep photographing and posting photos of the barns. As I’ve said before, I’ll never see them in the same light, weather conditions, or mood again. Maybe only a photographer can understand why that matters. And yes, the dirt road in this photo with this view does indeed exist. Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #landscapephotography #mountains #jacksonhole #adventure

Springtime bringing the mood 💨 Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #mountains #jacksonhole #landscapephotography #adventure

Somethin’ ‘bout them springtime vibes 🍃 Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #mountains #jacksonhole #usinterior #landscapephotography

The beauty of springtime with Arrowleaf balsamroot 🌼 Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #mountains #springtime #landscapephotography #jacksonhole

One of the best springtime views in the country looking extra dreamy ✨ Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #nationalpark #mountains #landscapephotography #outdoors

My happy place ♥️ Coming back here just feels like coming home. Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #nationalpark #jacksonhole #mountains #landscapephotography

Crisp springtime views loading . . . 🌱🏔️ Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #nationalpark #jacksonhole #mountains #landscapephotography

When spring is just starting but you’re dreaming of fall 🍂🍁 Grand Teton National park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #nationalpark #jacksonhole #mountains #landscapephotography

When the morning view is everything 🌱☀️🏔️ Grand Teton National Park, Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming #wyoming #nationalpark #jacksonhole #mountains #landscapephotography