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Predawn elk (from the archives) - w/reposts

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Posted by Todd Caudle on March 14, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Predawn elk (from the archives) - w/reposts
I would post this in the "Hidden Treasures" thread, but I think that one's losing steam quickly. (My proof is the fact that it didn't double in size overnight once Grant posted that shot of Nat "C.C. Deville" Coalson.:biggrin: )

In pulling images for a submission, I came across this shot from my 6x7cm days. I never did anything with it, because the elk on the left had her tongue sticking out, and the elk on the right had some motion blur in one if its front legs. Today I decided to scan it and fix those minor problems, and this is the result. I'm glad I never trashed it.
Posted by Don Grall on March 14, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Beautiful silhouette! Looks tasty!
Posted by Morris McClung on March 14, 2009 at 11:58 PM
This has to be Velvia, right. Fantastic colors. Nice save.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on March 15, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Love the purples!
Posted by Paul Beiser on March 15, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Wow, Todd, this is really good - I love the silhouettes and the pre-dawn light gives it an incredible punch. Keep 'em coming.. This feels very very 'wild'.

Paul

Posted by Jeremy Week on March 15, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Cool image Todd. Looks peaceful.
Posted by Erik Stensland on March 15, 2009 at 10:44 AM
This is tasty! I really like this one!!!! I'd love to have one in my collection like this for sure!
Posted by Guy Tal on March 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Now this is creative wildlife photography! Excellent vision and execution here, Todd. Very beautiful.

Guy
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on March 15, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Todd...that is a very creative!! How did you manage to set up the camera before they disappeared!!! With my luck it is just not possible!! Great job...beautiful colors and shapes...regards, Rajeev. :toast:
Posted by Nick Moore on March 15, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Great find Todd, and well worth the digital processing - I really like those colours!.
Posted by Lance Warley on March 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Terrific mood, Todd. It's purplicious.
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Too much?
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
How about now?
Posted by Dan Walters on March 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Great image! That last one does it for me! Can't wait until I get my camera and lens back.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on March 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I think I believe the third more than the second.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
That sharpening halo around the saucer is a tad too much, for my taste. :biggrin:
Posted by Jack Garrett on March 16, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Is that last one a self portrait Todd? I love the first and next to last.

Jack
Posted by Dave Showalter` on March 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Killer, dreamsicle color and thanks for the laugh, spaceman!
Posted by Jesse Speer on March 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM
I've noticed that you've been posting some killer wildlife images over the years. Keep at it!
Posted by Don Grall on March 17, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Now you need to add a lightning bolt connecting the saucer to one of the daddy elk's antlers!