even tho, this guy is tagged, he’s still a beautiful animal. magnificent is the only word that keeps coming to my mind. shot this last oct of 2009 in cataloohcee, on the north carolina side of the smokies. i was literally within 30foot of this huge animal. elk are huge compared to the deer in cades cove number 17 is one of the first elk re-introduced into the park. no doubt he’s sired a lot of descendants. his rack was Huge! 15 pointer, so he has some good age on him. he’s one of the bulls that is in the battle
in this situtation, he was across the small lane we drive on , chased by another bull elk. the other guy had all the women, and he just wanted a few. after standing there for awhile, he finally got brave enough to cross back over. standing there with tripod, he watched as i and others watched him crossing back over. closest ill ever be to an elk totally amazing experience, also..17 seems to be my number :) best if viewed larger
used canon 20d shot this in SS mode SS set at 1/160 F-stop at F5.6 ISO at 400 Exposure comp at +0.07 focal length 180mm :)
oh gosh soxy, at the shoulders he’s at least 6 foot , probably weighs 600 to 800 pounds, this is just a guestimate..i do know he was a lot larger then me! lol
Beautiful photograph Chris! You have captured an emotion, or so it seems to me!, on his face, of trepidation, shyness, and will I or won’t I… Perfect work! :) Great to see you here again! It has been a while! :))
will i or wont i..was the question, the other bull is twice his size! lol the other bull knew were he was too!! lol thanks vicki :):)
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can you give us some idea of the size?
oh gosh soxy, at the shoulders he’s at least 6 foot , probably weighs 600 to 800 pounds, this is just a guestimate..i do know he was a lot larger then me! lol
– Christopher Ewing
He is magnificent! Wonderful capture!
thanks joan..he is isnt he? pity he has to have those tags and collar,but they are saving his life and helping create history
– Christopher Ewing
Fantastic!!!! I was wondering, however, do you think the females like those earrings!! lol
doubt when they are interested in him..they care about the earrings.lol
thanks lori :)
– Christopher Ewing
So majestic…I wonder if he is embarrassed by the "earrings?….
Amazing he stood for his portrait!
he stood there for awhile, i got A lot of shots of him :):)
– Christopher Ewing
Beautiful photograph Chris! You have captured an emotion, or so it seems to me!, on his face, of trepidation, shyness, and will I or won’t I… Perfect work! :) Great to see you here again! It has been a while! :))
will i or wont i..was the question, the other bull is twice his size! lol the other bull knew were he was too!! lol thanks vicki :):)
– Christopher Ewing
Wow Chris this is a magnificent shot..stunning work!
thanks wendy, if you ever make it this way, we go see him again
– Christopher Ewing
Magnificent is the right word for this amazing and majestic creature…
Fab shot Chris!!!
Beautiful capture of this gentle giant!
I see huge herds of them on my summer rides in the back country………….
Love his necklace!!
:)))
yea he has to have that “necklace” on :(
they have to make sure the elk dont migrate over here to cades cove
and thanks rosie.ive missed ya!
– Christopher Ewing
Your right, he really is a magnificent creature. Great shot of him too. :)
My, he has got a nice set of pointies!!!! :o)