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Make:KONICA MINOLTA
Model:MAXXUM 5D
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Aperture:F/5.6
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Date Taken:Sep 23, 2009, 5:48:22 PM

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Raw Powerby `kkart

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Wild Animals

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I always wanted the classic Elk shot during the Elk Rut, the whole "steam coming out of the mouth and nose", etc...this past Autumn I was finally able to get a shot I always wanted and this is it. Captured on a very cold, snow, rain, and sleeting day in Rocky Mountain National Park along with =daskibum and =Glitch-Chaos More to come.

I hope you all like it
---John

^{See more on my website http://jdebordphoto.com all work copyrighted 2009 John De Bord. Feel free to link to this shot on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I welcome the extra exposure!}

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Critique by *Pi-ray Dec 17, 2009, 8:49:31 AM

Wow! This is an amazing shot! I love how you caught the the elk's breath. The coloring is perfect considering you stated the weather was awful! The green trees for the background has really brought out the elk more almost presenting him. And the pose he is in is wonderful! Just look at the quality of the muscles you can see and the fur/hair! The detail in the in the grass is awesome.

I will admit though...I can't help but keep looking at the grass because there is so much detail there. He could also use a tad bit more of contrast to bring out the antlers and the his colors more into view.

Overall this is a wonderful photo. I love how you caught the shot you've always wanted. It's very inspiring! I love it and I can't wait to see more! ^^

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~Misted-Dream Mar 21, 2013 Professional Traditional Artist

Another fantastic shot! I love your elk photos.

~creative1978 Dec 6, 2010

great shot

~Blackwolfoffireworks Aug 17, 2010 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

This was an awesome, non broadside bugling shot! Hope you don't mind I used this as a ref here
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And I linked it back here

~cez4r Jun 3, 2010

awesome shot!

~a2valentine Mar 13, 2010

eye never thought eye would favourite a picture of an elk before this!

`kkart Mar 15, 2010 Professional Photographer

heh well thanks!

~a2valentine Mar 15, 2010

~johnnygnote Feb 25, 2010

This is my favorite of them all, I've had elk run by me no more than five feet away and seen them up close many times (not hunting them). You have captured the majesty of the Bull in this shot like I've never seen.

~Kaeldra-1 Feb 19, 2010

amazing work, he looks so majestic

`kkart Feb 19, 2010 Professional Photographer

Glad you like it, thank you!

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