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Elk

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Posted by Dan Walters on September 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Elk
Captured this this morning at RMNP. The elk did not seem very active this morning. Maybe in another week. Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm lens
Posted by Fred Stearns on September 26, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I will agree with Dan. I am up in Estes park spending the weekend chasing after the Elk. There was some activity Friday. In the morning, they were out in Horseshoe Park. In the evening, we found them in Morain Park. The activity was not near what we have seen in previous years. I don't know if it is early or if all the activity installing all the Elk fences is keeping them distant. We will try again tomorrow. I wish you luck Dan!
Posted by John De Bord on September 27, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I have been up there the past week, culminating on Wed. night, it seems they have been very busy in the evenings compared to the mornings...why I don't know, but Horseshoe has been nuts from 4pm onwards.
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 27, 2009 at 1:08 AM
I said this before, but apparently it bears repeating: DO NOT capture the elk! They're wild animals and have no place in your back yard! Geez, some people never learn.

Great shot, though.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on September 27, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Great action shot as always Dan.
Posted by Dan Walters on September 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for the comments! Now if I can get some moose in my backyard!! :biggrin:
Posted by Jack Brauer on September 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Cool shot, great light. The background is also interesting as well.
Posted by Morris McClung on September 27, 2009 at 5:35 PM
The light is just outstanding, Dan. And your positioning of the two elk is perfect. Excellent work!
Posted by Brian Jackson on September 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Nice shot Dan. I'd have to agree with John. They seem to be more active during the evenings than in the mornings.

Posted by Bill Brennan on September 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM
This shot is wonderful. Full of emotion in addition to nice light and composition. Hope there is some action when we get there.

Bill Brennan
Posted by Guy Runco on September 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Really nice light Dan, can't wait for the rut to pick up!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on October 1, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Nice shot Dan. Can't wait to see what you find in a week. I am on short term disability right now from a back operation and have not made my way up there yet, but feeling good wnough as long as I don't have to hike. Going to get up there early monday morning. Hopefully they will be more active.