Snow Capped

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 17, 2016124 views12 comments

Very centered Portrait of Bull Elk . Snow and cold @ -29 was challenging . One battery failed very shortly , but a reserve battery was available.
Nikon D500 @600mm, vr normal, F8, 1/800, ISO1000, one pass selective NR, hand held , slight crop to vertical, taken Mid-Day

Comments appreciated.

Bill
www.BillBickle.com

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on December 17, 2016 at 3:28 PM

"Very centered" and appropriately so in my opinion. The detail view is a must view to get the full impact of this exceptional image. The falling snow and the snow on the bull are big plusses. Very nice!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 17, 2016 at 5:42 PM

Very cool (no pun intended). Where was this taken, just curious. His look seems to to saying "what the hell are you looking at buddy". What is your experience with battery life with the D500? My D500 burns through a battery charge much faster than my D750. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 18, 2016 at 4:25 AM

Bill,
Great pose he looks like he is treating you with total indifference marvelous moment devil

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 18, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Hi Bill,

Unique look at this "noble" buck. I think centreing this one was the right way to go, but I'm not sure about the squaring format (to me this is a natural vertical...). Looks to be a little dark in the neck region with some of the darks "blocked up".

Note to John: On the D500 batteries: You probably already know this, but make sure you're using the EN-EL15's labelled with Li-ion20 (as opposed to the older Li-ion01)...the Li-ion01's pull down way faster.

Bill...based on past "Bill-isms" I need proof before I'll accept it was -29 when you shot this! It's -55 here right now so when I head out in a few hours I may need a toque and gloves! enlightened

Cheers...

Brad

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Comment posted by William Bickle on December 18, 2016 at 10:40 AM

Hello Brad, Good to hear from you ! Sorry but it was -29.4

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Cheers

Bill

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Comment posted by John Tobias on December 18, 2016 at 11:57 AM

I like the composition of this bull elk photo. Great color and detail. You can keep the below 0 temps. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 18, 2016 at 12:22 PM

Good reply Bill...that one made me laugh!

Cheers...and have a great Christmas and New Years.

Brad

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 18, 2016 at 3:18 PM

Brad, yes all my EN-EL 15's are Li-ion20 but for some reason they sure seem to drain faster in the D500. devil

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 19, 2016 at 9:07 AM

Bill, this is a fine, regal portrait. The vertical pattern created by the trees makes for a wonderful background (which is why I don't mind seeing more of it in the squarish crop). I could see this potentially working with a slight crop from bottom, in which you'd just have the head and neck, while eliminating the body and the light patch of snow at left... but it works well as presented.

Max

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 20, 2016 at 4:55 PM

Bill, the looking up at him and the warmth in his fur make this a special view. That's also quite a rack.

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on December 21, 2016 at 1:18 PM

Love the attitude here.

Registered on November 29, 2016, 36 Posts, 111 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on December 28, 2016 at 12:06 PM

Hello , Great to get your feedback and comments! Very much appreciated.

I get an opportunity several times during the winter months to see, observe, and thoroughly enjoy the Elk.

During my AV Show presentations I have several shows on the Elk , with slides and few GoPro video clips interspersed.
They are a unique creature that is a pleasure to enjoy ! :)

Best for the upcoming New Year seasons !

Bill
www.Billbickle.com

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