Hiroji Kubota Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming. USA. 1989.
“Yellowstone National Park - sited mostly in Wyoming, but also crossing state borders into Montana and Idaho - was the first national park opened in
(...) America. It was signed into existence in 1872, and is thought by many to be the first national park founded anywhere in the world.
In summer, the park is extremely busy, but in winter, few tourists visit, due to the region’s severe cold weather. Many buffalo roam the park’s snow-covered fields. It is very serene and beautiful. When I travelled to Yellowstone in the winter of 1989, one could still hire snowmobiles near the park's entrance. Taking my images aboard one of these, I left the engine running, as the buffalos could run very, very fast.
I love this lone buffalo picture the most out of those I made in the park that winter. During this era of worldwide pandemic, my hope is that this picture gives the viewer a moment of relief.”
– Hiroji Kubota © Hiroji Kubota | Magnum Photos
