Bugling On A Cold Morning
I was out early searching for elk. When I got to Moraine Park, there was a layer of fog over most of the open area. The sun hadn’t quite reached up and over the ridge, so things were still pretty dark.
I tried to maneuver around to catch this big bull with the fog behind him, but just when I almost had the angle and the light, he moved into the trees.
The light was still pretty low, but I was able to catch his breath as he bugled.
ELK (Cervus canadensis)
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Sony a700
Sigma 300/2.8+1.4TC
Giottos tripod, Jobu gimbal
ISO400, f/2.8, 1/125sec
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A.M. Ruttle
Ooooh, this really captures the essence of the season, Jay; fantastic the way you have caught the bull’s breath… I can almost here him!
Jay Ryser replied
I love to get out early, way before the sun is up, and just sit and listen to the elk. The bulls do the bugling, but the cows make this funny little noise as well.. I could sit and listen for hours.
Gary Lengyel
Excellent. Gee, I wonder what they sound like :)
Jay Ryser replied
I’m dragging my son up next time and have him work the video camera the a separate mic.
A.M. Ruttle
I’m with you about sitting and listening, Jay; and the cow / calf talk just melts my heart. Sometimes I’m able to sneak up on the ladies and babies when they don’t know I’m around and listen to them jabbering away, then there’s a bark from one of the cows and I know one has figured out I’m there. Magic, pure magic.
Sandy Stewart
Nicely composed and I agree with A.M Ruttle in that the Bull’s breath really does a wonderful job of capturing the essence of the season! : )
Steve Bullock
Nice Jay, very nice indeed!
Ginny York
Awesome catch. I love that you caught his breath in the cold morning air. Pretty unique shot.
eaglewatcher
Stunning capture!!! Love your composition!!
Donna Ridgway
Wonderful photo! It’s awesome the way you caught his foggy breath!
Krys Bailey
Fantastic capture, Jay! The elk, the scenery, the mood! Spot on! ;o)
Ken McElroy
Great capture, Jay. Love the composition and the special moment. It’s perfect.
Ken McElroy
Congratulations!
Your image above was featured in our telephoto lens group;
300+ Go Long!
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks Ken
elfie
OHHHH so beautiful…wow
Ann Van Breemen
Fantastic, Jay. I would love to get one like this. Congrats on your feature.:)
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent capture Jay!
Georgie Hart
So powerful…brilliant capture.
phidoux
can’t put in to words what I am thinking.
Matt Hansen
Gorgeous stereotypical shot! When I have money, I’m coming back for this!
shilohlin
This is an awesome capture! Great job ;o]
Moraine Park is my favorite spot to hunt with the lens~