Figured I’d post another double shot from the Yellowstone trip last week. Today, it’s a bull elk doing his bull elky thing. The first shot displays his impressive rack and rutting posture as he chases members of his harem around. In the second shot, the same elk is bugling — the term used for the bull’s call as he tries to attract a willing cow. Elk, like all deer, have antlers that they shed every year. With each growing season, the rack gets increasingly larger before being shed. In Yellowstone, elk usually “drop” in fall or early winter. The size of this guy’s rack indicates that he’s been around for awhile. Top photo — Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 340mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/400th of a second
Bottom photo — Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/250th of a second
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Figured I’d post another double shot from the Yellowstone trip last week. Today, it’s a bull elk doing his bull elky thing. The first shot displays his impressive rack and rutting posture as he chases members of his harem around. In the second shot, the same elk is bugling — the term used for the bull’s call as he tries to attract a willing cow. Elk, like all deer, have antlers that they shed every year. With each growing season, the rack gets increasingly larger before being shed. In Yellowstone, elk usually “drop” in fall or early winter. The size of this guy’s rack indicates that he’s been around for awhile.
Both images are amazing, Sean. The antler adds considerable authority to his stature. Roughly how close were you to the elk?
great pic. loks like you are quite close this creature. great pic. and good comp. also.
Stunning.
Beautiful shots Crane! I especially like the second with the blues in the background.
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Both shots are outstanding. Thanks for sharing,
Powerful.