Bull Elk - Why you get off the road....

NatureZoneNatureZone Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
edited September 24, 2012 in Wildlife
I came across this 6-point bull elk last weekend while tracking some cow elk along a trail. The bull was bugling as it moved around the area, so I set up in what I thought was the best location in case he appeared in the thick stand of trees. The bull elk cooperated by moving between two trees that were lit up by the morning sun... then he let out a bugle. I love this time of year!!!!

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Thanks for looking!

Karl Krieger
Helena, Montana

website : www.naturezonephotography.com

Comments

  • Colorado CJColorado CJ Registered Users Posts: 155 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2012
    Awesome image! Perfect timing.

    I love this time of year too. Going back up in the mountains tomorrow to see if I can get some sparring photos.

    He's a healthy looking bull.
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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2012
    Awesome image indeed thumb.gif
    Randy
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2012
    Just fantastic! What a moment. What lighting! You have to be thrilled with this one. Best, Pam
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Marvelous capture Karl
    Harry
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  • SciurusNigerSciurusNiger Registered Users Posts: 256 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Ay-yi-yi...!

    Good job!

    PJ.
    Garnered Images Photography

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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Where's the sound track when we need it!?!
    John :
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  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited September 24, 2012
    Wow. Very cool capture of a bull being a bull this time of year. Love the sharpness and the colors.
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