Moraine Park Bull Elk

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 1, 2011217 views5 comments

Shot earlier this week in RMNP. The angle of light most of the time that afternoon was unfavorable on this bull, but I was able to get a few frames in better conditions. The light was a bit contrasty, so I used a bit of shadow/highlight to bring out some shadow detail in the bull. Full frame, larger image included.

Olympus E-5 ZD300 F2.8 +EC-14 Wimberley I, ISO 400 1/2500 f4 0.0EV

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5 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 1, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Wonderful composition and good timing to get the elk calling, I like how the light just comes across the head, good detail in the larger image, way to go.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Great pose. Like the surrounding grass and the catch light in the eye.

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Comment posted by Christer Johansson on October 2, 2011 at 4:05 AM

Just so beautiful Bill. Non distracting background and pin sharp. Great shot

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Beautiful pose! I would consider reducing the sharpening on the grass and I would try to minimize the size of the catchlights in the eye, to keep it from looking like a Stephen King effect.

Your comp looks just right for this focal length.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

Very nice look at those antlers and the bugling behavior Bill. Good job getting this guy full frame and I like your comp with the direction the head is pointing, though it might be ever so slightly tight on the virtual feet.

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