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Posted by Simon A on Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:55 am

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Taken in Yellowstone on an early fall morning.

Equipment: F5, 600/f4 AFS, 1.4x, 81a filter, Provia 100F (rated at 100)

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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:58 am
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Very nice Elk shot. Love the background mts and the grass up top puts this one over the same..Thanks for posting here!
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:45 am
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Beautiful shot!!!
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by Steve Sage on Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:49 am
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Simply spectacular! I like the turn of the head, the catchlight, and that awesome background.
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by Rich S on Fri Nov 14, 2003 12:11 pm
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Amen to Dennis' comments. Pose against the dark mountain background is spectacular and the bit of grass does add interest.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Nov 14, 2003 12:14 pm
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There are Elk shots........and there are Elk shots.......I think you know what I mean Simon.

This is absolutely stunning - the pose, the BG, gorgeous light and a very well composed and taken image.

Superb!!

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by NDCheryl on Fri Nov 14, 2003 12:38 pm
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Outstanding shot and perfect title. Waiting for the turn of the head to shoot ensured that you not only got a catchlight but a rather noble/arrogant pose as well.
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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Fri Nov 14, 2003 2:38 pm
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Very majestic pose. Excellent
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by Bart Breet on Fri Nov 14, 2003 4:10 pm
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Congrats Simon, this is a great shot!

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by Kelly on Fri Nov 14, 2003 6:04 pm
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Great! The turn of the head gives it that majestic look, and that bit of sod on the antler tip gives a hint of what he's been doing.
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by Cliff Beittel on Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:44 pm
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Wonderful shot. As with some others, the grass on the antlers makes it for me, thought the light and exposure are great as well. Having him a bit further left would work too, but there's nothing wrong with this position, with the eye on the vertical centerline.
 

by Bill Keown on Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:45 pm
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Very nice image. Majestic pose nicely exposed. The grass on the antler makes it that much beter.

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by Vadim Chiline on Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:53 pm
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Simon, I wouldn't touch anything in this image. The light is magical, and gives life to the Elk. The blue contrasting bg is such a delightful backdrop. I have nothing to nit-pick about this one at all. Exposure is dead on - great stuff!

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by Mark Boranyak on Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:31 pm
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Simon, beautiful animal--beautiful shot. Congrats.

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by Alan Melle on Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:31 pm
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Beautiful shot! Good composition and the light is perfect for the head turn you got to capture. Without the head turn this just wouldn't have worked.
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by Jill on Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:14 pm
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Simon, The third dimension is what strikes me most!! Super duper image!!! It's a dream shot!!!
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by Karen S on Sat Nov 15, 2003 3:05 pm
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Simon this is great. Love the tuft of grass on his antler and the BG is Awesome.
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