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Pika, Marmots and Elk...oh my!

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Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Pika, Marmots and Elk...oh my!
Spent yesterday running up to RMNP and over trail ridge road. Found a nice collection of the main three animals I run into at RMNP (listed in the title). Also, ran into Dan again...he seems to be everywhere! I think he is actually triplets and is messing with my head!!!

In this first shot, I managed to find a yelping marmot off the side of the road.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Here is a different marmot peeking at me over the rocks. I decided to try a pano crop
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM
one of the little Pikas
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 25, 2011 at 3:43 PM
and as Dan told you, the Elk were in full velvet
Posted by Brian Jackson on July 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Great stuff Kurt! Well done.
Posted by Richard Olsen on July 25, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Sweet photos Kurt...I was there also but didn't see you. I love the teeth display and the tongue detail on the marmot!!
:toast:
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on July 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM
The Elk shot is fantastic. The marmot makes me think of them eating tires. :eek:
Posted by Lance Burch on July 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Great shots Kurt. That first shot is awesome. Sell it to a dentist. Like the elk a lot too.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on July 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Wonderful set, Kurt. I love the yelping Marmot. Such a great expression!
Posted by Dan Walters on July 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Great job Kurt! Love that marmot shot. The elk on the tundra really turned out nice.
Posted by Grant Collier on July 25, 2011 at 11:49 PM
That first one is just too cool!
Posted by Stan Rose on July 26, 2011 at 3:19 AM
Very nice set, Kurt! While 1 is funny--2 is the real winner for me! :smile:
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 26, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I like 2 for the marmot's lazy/bored look on the restful perch.
Posted by Pam Colander on July 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Who knew marmots had ridged tongues??? Crazy details in your shots Kurt!
Posted by John Mumaw on July 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Heh heh..."sell it to a dentist". :biggrin:

Outstanding work yet again, Kurt! I like every one of 'em equally. As always, thanks for sharing your work with your more wildlife deprived peers.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 26, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Love that first one Kurt. A pretty unique shot. Great stuff.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 26, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Another fine collection, Kurt! A nice variety and the processing looks great. :toast: