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Posted by Dan Walters on September 14, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Elk
Went to Rocky to photograph the rut. They were pretty active today.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm lens
Posted by Chris Martin on September 14, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Fantastic perspective! I love how you captured him mid-bugle. Nice shot!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on September 14, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Very nice Dan. Looks like he is gonna charge with that expression.
Posted by Rand Herman on September 14, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Really nice Dan. Great image, it would be cool if you could include a sound track of the bugling. Love the sights and sounds of fall.
Posted by John Klotz on September 14, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Great shot Dan! He looks down right mean with that expression. I almost went there my self. Where big crowds with art Festival?
Posted by Dan Walters on September 14, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Thanks for the comments. The crowds were pretty big today. There were alot of people in the park and at the elk festival.
Posted by John De Bord on September 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Ummm Dan, lol I was standing right by you lol Had no idea that was u!
Posted by Jay Ryser on September 15, 2008 at 8:58 AM
I must have been just a little further down the road and missed you guys. Sorry I didn't see you there.
Posted by Nick Moore on September 15, 2008 at 9:11 AM
Sweet shot Dan, I really like how you caught him bugling!. I should be up there next Saturday am, amoungst the crowds too I'm sure!.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on September 15, 2008 at 11:16 AM
A very unusual (and cool) frontal view. Love it.
Posted by bill meikle on September 15, 2008 at 1:01 PM
I have a friend who came from a farming family so we know what "Active" means!
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 15, 2008 at 2:10 PM
This is just screaming for a caption contest. Great shot, Dan.
Posted by Morris McClung on September 15, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Tough month for the males. Great capture, Dan. Certainly no mistaking his intentions.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on September 15, 2008 at 10:30 PM
He looks slightly agitated :biggrin: . Nice shot.