Montana Photo

Bitterroot Valley. © Jason Savage

I was up in Hamilton over Christmas and went out for a brief shoot on Saturday. Of course the gorgeous light we had on Christmas day was nowhere to be found. But you make the best of it.

I’ve been on a black & white kick lately and given that we actually have no color this time of year, it sometimes works best. Will have some more pics soon. Hopefully with some snow.

Blodgett Canyon. © Jason Savage

Curious Deer. © Jason Savage

Daly Mansion. © Jason Savage

I was in Hamilton over Labor Day and paid a visit to the Daly Mansion near town. This is an interesting place to check out as it was once the summer home of “Copper King” Marcus Daly who made his fortune in the mines of Butte and his lumber industry in the Bitterroot. He also owned the smelter in Anaconda and put a lot this part of Montana on the map.

The Mansion is just over 24,000 square feet with 24 bedrooms,14 baths, and 7 fireplaces. It sits on about 50 acres which is owned by the state and managed by the Daly Mansion Preservation Society.

If you’re in Hamilton, it’s definitely worth the visit.

Daly Mansion. © Jason Savage

Daly Mansion © Jason Savage

Daly Mansion. © Jason Savage