Wildlife Collection
Marc van Eyken - Photography
Prairie Bison, aka Buffalo, grazing
500mm f/11 1/640s ISO 500 4:3
Spirit of the Grasslands
This striking photograph captures a Prairie Bison — also commonly known as a Buffalo — standing amidst the golden grasses and sagebrush of the open plains. The bison’s massive, muscular frame dominates the foreground, its thick, woolly mane a deep chestnut with hints of golden shedding fur across its shoulders.
The background is a soft tapestry of muted earth tones — pale yellows, browns, and greens — suggesting the wide expanse of Canada’s prairie ecosystem. The gentle rolling hills and the subdued lighting give the image a timeless, almost reverent feel, evoking the enduring spirit of the grasslands and their wild inhabitants.
The photo invites a quiet moment of respect for this iconic species — a symbol of resilience, heritage, and the enduring relationship between wildlife and wilderness in North America.