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Posted by Dan Walters on October 6, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Elk
The elk seemed a little more active this morning. I think the cooler weather helped! Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4L
Posted by Dan Walters on October 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM
And this one...
Posted by Dan Walters on October 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM
And one more....
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 6, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Wow, these are exceptional, Dan. The intensity in those eyes says it all.
Posted by Brian Jackson on October 6, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Glad you got some good action. Great shots.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 7, 2010 at 7:43 AM
These are simply outstanding! :toast:
The eyes have it in #1, though you might consider 'losing' the antler tip on the left.
Looks like he's right in your face!
The pine branch in #2 is such a great addition, and #3 is one of the best Autumn images I've seen yet this year.
The even lighting is excellent, too. It gives me great pleasure to view these, Dan....thank you!
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on October 7, 2010 at 8:52 AM
I am soooo impressed/ These are great. :toast:
Posted by Bob Karcz on October 7, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Dan- some great captures here! Was this the guy at Moraine park area?
Posted by Dan Walters on October 7, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Thanks! Bob, They were in the Moraine park area. Took the last one in Horseshoe.
Posted by Jody Grigg on October 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Rockin' images as always Dan.
Posted by Corinna Stoeffl on October 7, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Great set Dan. I agree with John about the pine branch in #2. It's my favorite.
Posted by Corinna Stoeffl on October 7, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Great set Dan. I agree with John about the pine branch in #2. It's my favorite.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on October 7, 2010 at 10:56 AM
ELK! Yep, cool weather really gets 'em goin' doesn't it? The intensity captured in the first is worth a whole season of shooting!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 7, 2010 at 2:55 PM
In #1, looks like his eyeball will fall out onto his cheek if he rolls it back any more. Also like seeing the pink inside his flared nostrils. Great in-your-face capture.
Posted by Morris McClung on October 7, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Wow, it does look like his eyes are about ready to pop out he's bugling so hard. :jump: That is some intensity you captured! All 3 are remarkable captures, Dan!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on October 7, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Great images again Dan! I also like the colors in the last one, but also love the eyes in the first one. That image really shows how these guys can move each eye independently from one another
Posted by Jeff Hackett on October 8, 2010 at 9:38 AM
All three are excellent! The eyes in the first one are insane though the second ins my fav. If Marty Feldman were an elk he'd be the first one. :smile: