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Yellowstone Elk

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Posted by David Anderson on September 20, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Yellowstone Elk
Editing some old film scans for a submission and would like comments and critiques. I came across this guy while hiking along the Gibbon River in Yellowstone. He found a small patch of sun and decided it was a good place to take a break.

Canon EOS 3
Fuji Velvia
Sigma 120mm – 300mm EX
Posted by Hans Sager on September 20, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Hi Dave, nice shot of this majestic animal. I see two issues. The antlers are close to the top of the frame and it feels like it needs a little more contrast. Other than that, great capture.
Posted by Ryan DesJardins on September 20, 2008 at 11:26 PM
I agree that the antlers are a little too tight to the top of the frame. I think less water and more a little more space at the top would be nice. I nice capture though.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on September 22, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Very nice scene. I kinna even like it with the water out of the picture also. :)
Posted by Eric Hahl on September 22, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Nice one David!