I Am Callin You ou ou ou ... ou ou ou by Rick & Deb Larson
© Rick Larson
FEATURED IN 12 GREAT FEATURES – Challenge Themes Only – TREASURE HUNT SERIES – LETTER ‘C’ ON 7-26-2009.
Canon EOS-1D Mark III; f/13; 1/160 sec.; ISO-200; 400 mm; Canon Zoom EF 100-400 mm 4.5-5.6 L IS Lens. AS IS from camera with slight contrast adjustment.
‘C’ is for Caribou
Taken on 7-03-2009 in the wild, North of the Brooks Range off the Dalton Highway, Alaska.
“Caribou (Rangifer tarandus)The caribou is a member of the deer family. It looks like a large mule deer or small elk with soft hollow hair, long legs, large hooves and large antlers. In Alaska, 97 to 99 percent of the females have antlers as well as the males. Both male and female caribou have blunt muzzles with hair all the way down to the muzzle. Although the caribou looks like a deer, they are different from other members of their family in many ways. They are not too shy (unless in common hunting area), they are capable of sleeping in water, and are herd animals that are always on the move. This tamable animal likes to eat moss and lay in the shade, but they hate the nasty flies that bite them, and lay their eggs in their back. The flies are one reason the caribou is always on the move, the other reason is that caribou eat moss called lichen (lie-Ken) that takes years to grow back.”
INFORMATION COPIED FROM: http://library.thinkquest.org/3500/caribou.html
on 7-19-2009 via google search
Comments
OK…I’ll bite….did Rick call back… ( grin ) Wonderful capture…antlers still in velvet…awesome!
LOL Beve, yep…he called, no one responded (poor guy, lol), with antlers still in velvet and the caribou loosing it’s winter finery (coat). THANKS SO MUCH!! You Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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Nice capture, stunning animal.
Hi David THANKS SO VERY MUCH, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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I’ve heard of elk bugling in the Rockies, but certainly never heard Rick bugle. Or a caribou, darn it. Ou ou ou ou that’s a great shot and an inspired title!
LOL Jan …. Rick tends to bugle from time to time (don’t tell him I said that, lol). THANKS SO MUCH, when I saw this shot that line from the song came to mind as a perfect fit!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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Fantastic capture
Hi Kathy THANKS SO VERY MUCH, really appreciate your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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wow, what a great image Rick,,,,,,,,,,,just gorgeous!
THANKS SO MUCH Vickie, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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lovely capture
Hi Robert THANKS SO VERY MUCH, really appreciate it!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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cool caribou!!! :))))))))
and great title!
Hi Nat Hall THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, really appreciate your stopping by and your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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Love it…. great capture
Hi Rosemaree THANK YOU, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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Great capture and title!!
THANK YOU Marie!! When I saw Rick’s series of caribou shots, I just knew the title was perfect for this capture. Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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Great shot Rick!
Hey Renee……THANKS SO MUCH!! Are you getting anxious for your vacation time to begin?? Have lots of FUN!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
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