Bull Elk

Posted by Ron Day on Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:35 pm

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Terry's great "Bedded Buck" image, posted a week or so ago, reminded me of this one. I photographed the bull elk in Yellowstone during the rut a few years ago. He was very busy and active protecting his harem, and just decided to take a break. I really liked the golden tones in the natural grasses/habitat. Please click on image to view it full size. Thank you.

Nikon DX, 500mm, f/4 @ 1/500, EV: -0.33, ISO 100, Tripod, Wimberley Head II

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by david fletcher on Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:00 pm

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How remarkable. a well seen shot. my take being from what I have seen of the Red Deer here in the UK is these stags need to lie up and rest after a heavy session of defending their territory and mating rights. Probably, much the same... as good as it gets...

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by TerryWSmith on Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:10 pm

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Well done Ron and thank you for mentioning my shot. I love the fact that
his eye is very pronounced-showing his alertness and the fact he can be up in a
mere second.

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:58 pm

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Beautiful colour tones and textures in this one Ron, the golds and delicate grass stems make a lovely setting for this resting warrior. Its interesting that even as he rests, his senses are still alert for whatever develops in his territory with ears, nose and eyes all attuned! I am drawn to that wonderful bright eye as it catches the light, and as you say, clicking on the image brings everything into sharp view - all the better to appreciate this fine image. A beauty!

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by Gary Briney on Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:57 am

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Gorgeous shot -- really nice harmonious palette

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:28 pm

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Great colors, composition, setting and good-looking Elk!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:33 am

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Just gorgeous, Ron. The grasses really do it for me to make the picture so warm and colorful. His expression also says a lot- resting but alert. Beautifully composed!

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