Moose Bull & Calf, Fall Colors

Artist: A.M. Ruttle
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Moose Bull & Calf, Fall Colors

Most of the year the calves live with their mothers away from the bulls; in the late fall the calves encounter the bulls when the rut is on. What could the calf be thinking in this image…”Wow, will I grow up to look like you”? They must experience a tug of war; they want to stay near their mothers, but this huge bull is moving into their lives. In the end, the calves watch the bulls warily and try to stay out of their way.

Canon 40D, f5.6, 1/160, focal length 250mm. Grand Teton National Park.

Featured in Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature group, September 2009 – thank you so much!
Featured in Dimensions group, September 2009 – thank you so much!

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Moose Bull & Calf, Fall Colors by A.M. Ruttle

Karen Tillotson

Fantastic capture…I’m in awe…(again)
A.M. Ruttle replied

Hi Karen, thanks so much for your great comment :-)! Love your “Winter promise”!!
Peter Denness

Really great shot, a bit of colour noise reduction might be helpful in the dark areas, I’m guessing a high ISO was necessary? A favourite definitely
A.M. Ruttle replied

You are so right, Peter! I tried addressing this a few times and only made it worse; will have to take another stab at it when we are back home after some work travel.
Martin Smart

Very nice shot A.M, love the colours and the interaction between bull and calf.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much for stopping by, Martin! Wow, I couldn’t even imagine that a bear would go for a starfish (your great shot), but why not eh?
Brandie1

Awesome shot.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Hi Brandie, thanks for stopping by; I was checking out your goose in the tree… it’s amazing where they’ll land!
sfmilner

Greetings A.M.; Beautiful capture! Glad to see that you are using a long lens, this is one bad boy!
steve
A.M. Ruttle replied

Hi Steve, nice long tines on that rack to skewer anyone getting too close!
Heather Rivet...

stunning
A.M. Ruttle replied

Love that “stunning”, Heather!
Dyle Warren

Magnificent shot!
A.M. Ruttle replied

HI Dyle, thanks so much! I love the yellows that are showing up in your work!!
Mariann Rea

Wonderful image!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Mariann!
PFrogg

Excellent Capture
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, PF! Your prairie houses are stunning!
Eivor Kuchta

Great pose! I was so happy to see cows with their calves in Canada. The bulls are much more impressive and you got a stunning shot!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Eivor!
RodeoImagesAus

Wonderful capture. I was not lucky enough to have seen a moose in the wild while visiting the US. But they are amazing animals. Thanks for sharing this image with us.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, RIA!
lorilee

A wonderful capture – - – beautiful!!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied

:-), glad you like it, Lorilee!
Magaret Meintjes

Congratulations! Your work has just been featured in the group “Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature, well done!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Whooohooo! thanks, Maggie!
Luann wilslef

Great capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so muck, Luann!
Garth Smith

Stunning capture, brilliant.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Love that “brilliant”, Garth; thanks so much!
Quinn Blackburn

Beautiful capture… wonderful subjects, they look like they are posing for you, very fun moment… and I love the dark blue undertones here, adds a wonderful depth and texture. Great shot!

:) wishing you laughter
A.M. Ruttle replied

Lovely sign-off and note, entwife! Thanks so much for dropping in!
Gary Lengyel

Great capture. I hope I have this luck seeing them this week. I’m driving up there tomorrow. If you see a red Xterra with Colorado tags, it’s me :)
A.M. Ruttle replied

Will be looking out for your Xterra, Gary!
Sharon Mau

He is magnificent!
This is a sensational shot. How awesome for you to see this beautiful Bull Moose. It is a rare encounter and I absolutely love your wonderful story. It is so wonderful to see the calf near the Bull in the wild. It is a fantastic shot.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Sharon; I’ve been a little sheepish about this shot because the blacks have a bit too much noise as Peter Denness noticed, but I like it so much I finally posted it. You are SO great to feature it!!!
Stephen Beattie

Great!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Stephen!!!
Steve Buffington

Just a stunner. I am jealous of your shooting environment. LOL. But I’ll deal with it.—Steve
A.M. Ruttle replied

HI Steve, thanks so much for dropping by; you’ve got to arrange a family reunion up here!
Jan Timmons

Gorgeous shot and such a beautiful rack! Calves aren’t the only ones to watch warily and try to stay out of the way. Although I’d love to capture a shot like this again – with a good lens and dslr. Great work.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Hi Jan, you know for sure about keeping out of the bull’s way! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Elizabeth Bravo

Oh he is glorious…...This would make such a great painting…..wonderful shot!! I love how you caught this shot…..the angle and movement is so perfect.
A.M. Ruttle replied

:-)))) he is glorious, love your description, Elizabeth!
Hans Goepel

Stunning
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Hans!
Magaret Meintjes

Congratulations! Your work has just been featured in Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art, well done!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Whooo-hoo! Thanks so much, Maggie!
Donna Ridgway

Wonderful shot! Congratulations for the Feature!
A.M. Ruttle replied

HI Donna, thanks so much! Looks like you had fun watching the horses horsing around with the water!
Linda Sparks

Gorgeous shot. You must have a heck of a lens. Living in the mountains, I’ve gotten pretty close to the bulls, but only in the summer when they are laid back.
A.M. Ruttle replied

Hi Linda, Thanks so much for the “gorgeous”! This is a 100-400 IS lens, my fave.
Ruth Lambert

Wonderful capture!!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Ruth!!
linaji

Oh My.. I have always wanted a visit to your state.. now this reminds me of Alaska.. where I lived also.. wow!! your shots are incredible!
Alan Dean

great composition – very nice work.
(if you shift the temp (white balance) and reduce vibrancy you will get rid of the blue tone)

and Jackson Hole – the best place to ski on the planet!
Luca Renoldi

wonderful capture!
A.M. Ruttle replied

Thanks so much, Luca! Love your profile write up!
Nanagahma

Awe, this must have been an awesome sight to see. Great capture!
Ann Van Breemen

This is a great shot, AM, noise and all. I still can’t believe I saw one of these big boys close-up myself. :)