Jessica Crabtree

This documentary was released in 2006 and it’s been an annual hit for PBS’s holiday programming ever since. The cinematography is breathtaking – and especially thrilling for anyone who lives in a region where a white Christmas is not all that likely. For me, the best part for me is the wildlife. The show follows several animal families, from bears to birds to bison, through the change of the seasons at the Yellowstone National Park. The story of the park’s wolf clans is especially riveting; they are such beautiful animals and in some instances I find their behavior almost human. Don’t miss the classic clip of the fox snow-diving for dinner – you can watch it (and other videos) on Nature’s website by clicking the screenshot above.

This shot makes a terrific desktop for widescreens!