Elk cow and calf Moraine Park RMNP

Went up to RMNP Friday AM for sunrise. Clear blue skies pale first light. Drove down to Moraine and spotted a cow elk feeding in the wild flowers. Clicked a few images when a coyote appeared on the rocks above the meadow. A couple of other cows who where about a 100 yards away spotted the coyote and joined the other cow in chasing him away. When they returned they went over to a pile of limbs and coaxed out a calf. They then took off as the coyote was still in the area. Most of the shots were out of reach for my 200 as I left my 500 in the car But I did capture several images as they got closer in. Great experience as always watching nature take its course.

Oh sure, Don, you couldn't just shoot a mama and baby elk, you had to go and do it with them in a field of flowers. Well done, sir!

Lovely scene! Great description of a scene you were blessed to witness.
Just has everything...an elk family, flowers, and a beautiful meadow.

Cool environment shot. That little one is cute.

Great shot of an elk in habitat.

Very pretty animalscape you created Don. Nice option when the reach is beyond what you have.

Awww! Yeah, you managed to capture the whole spring experience.

Thanks for the comments.