Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 5, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I mentioned to Bill on his last calendar thread that I wasn't going to post any of my shots from my recent trip to RMNP. Wasn't very happy with the few shots I took. But I decided to share this one summer environmental shot of a few bull elk resting in the alpine area at 12,000 feet. Later this same afternoon my wife and I had an up close and personal encounter with a mature bull moose!
5D, 100-400L @ 100, 1/100 @ f/16, handheld
Posted by Glenn Carter on August 6, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Cool shot Wayne! I'd like to hear about the moose encounter sometime. Hope nobody got hurt.
Posted by Brad Mangas on August 6, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Hi Wayne, come on now you know sharing is fun!
I'm glad you posted this. Honestly I would have to look at this with a very critical eye to find anything of dislike to me. You have captured an extreme amount of openness and land in this shot. From the green grass, elk, curving tree line, rolling mountain sides and snow! Everything seems to fit very nicely in what I think is a really wonderful and well composed image.
I don't think there could be such a thing as a disappointing picture when one is standing looking at something so beautiful. Only good memories.
Very nice Wayne. I'm trying to decide if it is over sharpened or not. Either way, still it looks like a great place to visit.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on August 6, 2008 at 7:54 AM
What a life those guys have! I'd love to sit around in that scenery - but would probably react badly to the attention of photographers. Nice shot, Wayne!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 6, 2008 at 8:39 AM
The alpine is a magnificent place for sure and easy access when Trail Ridge Road is open. That's why Debbie & I took advantage of it because we are generally there well after the road is closed with deep snow. Here's a bit about our wildlife experiences this trip.
Our first night there we came across a full grown male black bear in town. Got to spend about a minute watching him from our car from between 15 to 30 feet.
Then on Thursday we were hiking down from Cascade Falls on the North Inlet trail (near Grand Lake) and we had a full grown bull moose jump out on the trail 20 yards ahead of us. Debbie was leading and had her Canon S3 IS ready and once I got her to calm down and zoom in she got a couple of very nice shots. Her last shot came after he turned, lowered his head in a threat position and started walking toward us. We had few options because of the terrain but I managed to get us around a bend and uphill in some brush. Apparently that was enough for him because after rounding the corner and checking us out he jumped back in the brush on the opposite side of the trail and went crashing off!
Wayne, nice shot, you have captured all the elments, wildlife, tundra and snow in the background. It looks like the Pine Beetles have got a few of the trees in your shot. The pines around Lake Dillion are devastated by the Pine Beetles. I know you have some more pictures of the area that you can show us!
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7 replies5D, 100-400L @ 100, 1/100 @ f/16, handheld
I'm glad you posted this. Honestly I would have to look at this with a very critical eye to find anything of dislike to me. You have captured an extreme amount of openness and land in this shot. From the green grass, elk, curving tree line, rolling mountain sides and snow! Everything seems to fit very nicely in what I think is a really wonderful and well composed image.
I don't think there could be such a thing as a disappointing picture when one is standing looking at something so beautiful. Only good memories.
Brad
Our first night there we came across a full grown male black bear in town. Got to spend about a minute watching him from our car from between 15 to 30 feet.
Then on Thursday we were hiking down from Cascade Falls on the North Inlet trail (near Grand Lake) and we had a full grown bull moose jump out on the trail 20 yards ahead of us. Debbie was leading and had her Canon S3 IS ready and once I got her to calm down and zoom in she got a couple of very nice shots. Her last shot came after he turned, lowered his head in a threat position and started walking toward us. We had few options because of the terrain but I managed to get us around a bend and uphill in some brush. Apparently that was enough for him because after rounding the corner and checking us out he jumped back in the brush on the opposite side of the trail and went crashing off!
Whew!!!