Holy cow Larry, you must have had to walk out into the middle of the field to get this close! I can't believe you were able to get this level of sharpness while handholding that big lens at 1/50th...
Posted by Larry Daniel on October 20, 2008 at 3:40 PM
Thanks Tim. Since the sun was not up yet I figured I did not figure anyone would see me. Darned bull had gone down close to the river so I had to get out there to keep from cutting his legs off.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on October 20, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Nice shot Larry. I've seen "tourists" walk to within 20 feet of a bull (in full view on the golf course in Estes Park) during the rut to get a picture. Haven't seen one run down yet but you know it will happen ... idiots!
Is it typical for the Ponca elk to have down-turned tines in their racks? Maybe a genetic trait of the herd. I've never seen one in the RMNP herd quite like this.
Posted by Larry Daniel on October 20, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Thanks Wayne. Maybe Tim can answer the question about the tines. I have not seen enough bulls down there to give a knowledgeable answer.
And you will NOT see me within 20 feet of a bull elk, in rut or not.
Posted by Brad Mangas on October 21, 2008 at 1:20 AM
Wow what a wonderful shot of a magnificent animal. Nice job Larry!
Posted by Bill Dark on October 21, 2008 at 9:17 AM
Great shot Larry! I like his expression, and that rack may be the largest I've seen from the Ponca area. And no collar! That's a real bonus.
Posted by Laurie Braman on October 21, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Great shot!
Posted by Larry Daniel on October 21, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Thanks Brad, Bill and Laurie. I hope to make another trip down there in the next few weeks to catch some of the color in some scenics.
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8 repliesIs it typical for the Ponca elk to have down-turned tines in their racks? Maybe a genetic trait of the herd. I've never seen one in the RMNP herd quite like this.
And you will NOT see me within 20 feet of a bull elk, in rut or not.