Motif: Moose- the Contested Cow


Posted by Tim Grams on Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:39 am

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The bull on the left had managed to isolate a cow from the harem of the moose in the back ground. He had justed mated with the cow when the dominant bull arrived on the scene to run him off. (If you look between his legs you can see that he was ready to mount the cow again.)

He initially tried to hide behind the cow, but she headed for cover.

A fight ensued and dominant bull quickly gained the advantage and ran off the interloper. The interloper, now well out of sight, let out a series of mournful groans. Apparently he wanted just a bit more time with the cow... :x :wink:

1D MII, 70-200/2.8 @ 70mm, ISO 500, 1/125, F 9, - 1 1/3 EV to hold detail in the antlers, tripod.
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by Nicole Brooker on Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:28 am
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Interesting story! Were you able to get shots of the fight? 8) A cool shot and nice antlers! :)
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by NDCheryl on Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:54 am
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Great interaction shot and story. Looks a bit dark overall on my monitor.
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by AForns on Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:32 am
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Tim normally I would say "Love the story" but in this case is better to say "Love Story" :P Fine action captured here !!! 8)

...btw it is a bit dark on my monitor ... sort of like when they cover the persons face with a dark strip :roll: in this case.. never mind :mrgreen: 8) 8)
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by Pete Zwiers on Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:35 am
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Wow, looks like you managed to get right in there at the proper time. Just terrific!

How long did the bulls go at it before the unlucky one sulked off?
 

by john on Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:03 pm
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Great interaction shot! A couple of nice bulls....lucky girl :)
 

by Mark Farag on Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:35 pm
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Great shot, Tim!

Like the included environment!

Thanks for sharing!
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by DMcLarty on Mon Oct 03, 2005 11:17 pm
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at 70 mm I bet you were also ready to "moose out of the way in a hurry" if need be they look pretty big to me..:)

great interaction and story.
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:43 am
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Isn't she the popular one!! :roll: :roll:

Good capture of the threesome Tim and I'll bet she got a good telling off from Boss Moose!! :wink: 8) :D
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by Kelly on Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:59 pm
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Very dramatic scene of these boys in a hormonal turmoil! Great timing to capture the action. :)
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