I went to Yellowstone on Saturday and hit the north end of the park. This was an area I explored a lot when I lived in Livingston. The area I hit was one that I've always wanted to explore but never took the time to hike in. On the map were a lot of little lakes and ponds and I thought it would be a great place to visit, but I would have to do it off trail.
The hike was very steep in the beginning, but once to the top it was very open and easy going. I hit the first lake to find nice fall colors. As soon as I reached the shore a group of wolves began to howl. They were very close, in fact I thought maybe they were on the ridge right above me. So I went to find them. I have learned that wolves during the day will group under a tree near or almost at the top of hills. I moved around the ridge and kept an eye out for anything along the base of trees. After a half mile I figured they were maybe moving through and just gave a howl to regroup and kept moving. I said I would go to the next ridge and just have a look into that meadow. Of course I let my guard down because I didn't think they were in the area and just before I reached the ridge, the base of tree not more then 20 yards away exploded with wolves. I counted 7 but I think it was maybe 9 or 10. They didn't really see me so they didn't scatter to far. They slowly moved back to the tree but one came up from behind me and gave a yelp and that sent them running. 
Returning to Jackson just as the sun was going down. It was on of the best sunsets I've seen in awhile.
I also shot a lot of pictures of a bald-faced hornets nest with fall colors in the background and some fall colors abstracts using camera motion.