Tucked in the heart of Montana, this remote lake is known for its vivid blue waters and stunning mountain backdrop. On a particularly hot day, Justin and his friends hiked in, eager to escape the heat and cool off in the lake’s refreshing waters.

Once they arrived, they were greeted by an unexpected visitor: a perfectly pristine mountain goat. With fresh, clean fur, the goat wandered nearby, seemingly unbothered by their presence. Justin captured the moment as the goat glanced over its shoulder, the turquoise waters stretching out behind it. “It was one of those special moments where nature just decides to hang out with you,” he recalls.

Mission Mountains, Montana | 2023