Cow Elk and Calf, Canadian Rockies

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 26, 20051,846 views11 comments

We spent the morning with a small herd of cow elk and several calves hoping to get some playful calf images. Unfortunately the calves weren't very energetic, but I did get some nice cow with calf moments. Comments and suggestions very much appreciated.

Canon D20, 600mm, ISO 400

Ken Archer

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11 comments

Comment posted by Deb Little on July 26, 2005 at 2:08 PM

What a touching moment, Ken. I love it!

Registered on December 20, 2004, 26 Posts, 221 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Maples on July 26, 2005 at 8:22 PM

Very well done and exceptionally nice.

Registered on January 4, 2005, 285 Posts, 731 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on July 26, 2005 at 10:07 PM

Ken, this is a really fine photo showing behavior, environment, and masterful execution. One I would be proud to have in my portfolio!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Loveland on July 27, 2005 at 12:18 AM

Excellent Ken. A great moment in nature that you captured very well.

Registered on November 11, 2004, 44 Posts, 241 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on July 27, 2005 at 1:07 PM

Ken,
This is precious! I love seeing the maternal sides of these gorgeous animals. She looks so encouraging and comforting to the little one in his/her foray into the water.

Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments

Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on July 27, 2005 at 1:45 PM

Ken,

a very nice image, especially because of the mother looking to the young. The technical part and the composition over all look very pleasing as well.

Registered on January 27, 2004, 494 Posts, 4021 Comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on July 27, 2005 at 4:45 PM

Capturing the moment and the technicals are perfect.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Bangs on July 28, 2005 at 12:19 AM

This is a really nice image. I like the low angle. The depth of field works really well to keep the two animals in focus. Catchlight in both their eyes gives them a lot of life and love the way you captured them looking at each other. Nice work.

Registered on June 11, 2005, 13 Posts, 51 Comments

Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on July 30, 2005 at 7:35 PM

Is that from this year? The only calf I got this year was after a bear found it first. Nice shot.

Registered on December 2, 2003, 1247 Posts, 3439 Comments

Comment posted by Colleen Townsend on August 1, 2005 at 3:14 PM

I would have liked to see a little more light on the mother's face, but I would also like a million dollars, so, GREAT SHOT!!

Registered on July 30, 2005, 39 Posts, 260 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Turner on June 1, 2007 at 4:57 PM

Ken, very nice shot..

Registered on December 3, 2005, 39 Posts, 109 Comments