Beyond The Lens (Montana)

Welcome to the official nature journal of Zack Clothier. Here, you’ll find stories from the field, insights into camera trapping, notes on photography gear, and reflections from time spent in the backcountry—alongside newly released prints and a collection of photography-focused articles.

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Camera Trapping Grizzly Bears in Montana — Camera Trapping Grizzly Bears in Montana

April 23, 2026

Ever since capturing my internationally award-winning print Grizzly Remains, I’ve been drawn back to a single question: what else is possible with these formidable animals? This year, I set out to explore that question by deploying a series of DSLR camera traps in the wilds of Montana, hoping to capture grizzly bears on their own terms, far from roads and human presence...

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Mountain Lion vs Mule Deer: A Rare Predator-Prey Encounter — Mountain Lion vs Mule Deer: A Rare Predator-Prey Encounter

December 22, 2025

A once-in-a-lifetime predator-prey moment captured in Montana
I spend a lot of time in wild places, but nothing could have prepared me for what unfolded on that cold October evening in western Montana...

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2021 International Wildlife Photographer of the Year! — 2021 International Wildlife Photographer of the Year!

Oct 12, 2021

I am pleased to announce that this photograph took 1st place in the “Animals In Their Environments” category in the coveted international Wildlife Photographer Of The Year competition!

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