Moose Crossing

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 15, 20181,348 views6 comments

It's always fun documenting animals in an "abnormal" environment. I've photographed plenty of moose on land, for example, but not too many crossing a creek in waist-deep water. This moment occurred during my spring Yellowstone tour, when this younger adult kept lingering near a cow with twin calves until she finally chased it off.

Canon 1DX
Canon 100-400mm
ISO 1600
1/800
f/8

Max

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6 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 15, 2018 at 11:11 AM

This does a super job of displaying both the power of the moose and the power of the water. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Genny K. on August 16, 2018 at 12:55 AM

That is really some fast water. Nice catch of an unusual situation. Good detail, too. You can see some interesting scars on her.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 16, 2018 at 3:50 PM

Nice capture of the action, Max! The large version is especially nice with all the extra detail. This wouldn't be that unusual a situation with Moose in Alaska. They have to cross fast streams and rivers everywhere they go. Those long legs definitely give them an advantage though.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on August 16, 2018 at 4:14 PM

Gary: I really like the power seen in the moose as well as the fast flowing water. Seeing the moose mid-stream is a welcome change. Richard

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on August 19, 2018 at 5:36 AM

Very cool image, I like the way Moose is leaning against the flowing water.

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 25, 2018 at 9:26 PM

Excellent detail and I like the pose and water a lot, Max. Nicely done.

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