Roaring
I picked a heck of a weekend to go back to RMNP looking for elk. A front had moved through the Front Range, bringing cold temps and snow – just the way I like it!! It’s a little late in the rut, so there weren’t a lot of crowds either (again, just the way I like it).
The bad news was there were few elk, I saw no jousting, and there were few challengers. That didn’t stop this bull from responding to the few bellowed challenges issued by other bulls.
This bull had a harem of less than a dozen cows, and was pretty relaxed having me photograph him. I was able to use the car as a blind and stay relatively warm and comfortable for the shoot – rare treat. Most of the time I’m out in the worst weather, struggling to stay warm and not get blown off a mountain summit.
Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Sony a700
Sigma 300/2.8+1.4TC
Bean bag
ISO400, f/4.5, 1/160sec
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Rick & Deb Larson
OH WOW Jay … this is really AWESOME!! Such a beautiful bull, what a rack!! ♥ it!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Steve Bullock
Super shot mate..
lorilee
A magnificent capture!!!!! Just look at that rack and set of choppers!!!!!! GREAT!!!
Olivia Moore
Wonderful capture!!
Gary Lengyel
Nice capture Jay. Hope I see some up there tomorrow (Monday).
David Shaw
Great Shot
Donna Ridgway
He was really making noise for you! Cool shot!
Tamara Kenneally
Brilliant!
Dusker
Recently watched a series on Yellowstone, which featured these guys. They blew me away with their strength when fighting. I am afraid our natives not quite so fierce as yours. Splendid fellow.
Deborah H. Benoit
Awsome capture Jay!!
Eivor Kuchta
Wow, perfect Jay! I like how he stands out against the background. Nice with the snow there, and the bush is in the right position to make this a great composition. I was up there the weekend before, and yes, there were a lot of people.
DawsonImages
perfectly timed Jay
KatsEye
Excellent timing. I love hearing them sing. We have a farm of them about three miles away and I love hearing them. Most beautiful and excellent capture.
RickF
Great capture!
Brian Carey
Great shot Jay!
John De Bord P...
wow that is one bug Bull! Great shot, sharp as a tack!
Steve Taylor
Nice capture Jay. Perfect timing
Heather Rivet...
outstnading
Kimberly Adams
WOW, this is just a stunning shot of a very beautiful bull!!!
Kate Purdy
This is a wonderful shot!
Lisawv
Terrific capture. I believe he was expressing that he was upset that you were on his turf. He is so huge.
Dave & Trena P...
what a great shot!!! amazilgly captured!
NATURELENS
Super image
Sandy Stewart
Beautifully framed and taken at just the right moment! Lovely!!!!! An instant fav!!! : )
Martin Smart
Great shot Jay, perfect timing!
ilpo laurila
Brilliant shot Jay.
Adri Padmos
Excellent capture, Jay!
Marvin Collins
Beautiful capture!!
Ellen
How beautiful!!
Jan Timmons
Great shot, Jay! I can almost hear him bugling. Gorgeous rack. We looked for bull moose in the mountains, but ironically found one near our house munching on bushes and trees. No harem to be seen.
francophotos
Fantastic detail!
whalegeek
Hey, Jay! That’s one gorgeous elk in the middle of his bugling call. That must have been a wonderful experience to see and photograph this magnificent fella. Well done!
Charlene Aycoc...
Love this and a favorite.
Victoria Jostes
stupendous capture, j!!! doncha wish the sound could accompany your image? i sure do!!
rodeorose
Wonderful!
Mountainimage
Beautiful shot of bugling. Very nice.
Roddy Atkinson
Amazing capture!
Ann J. Przyojski
Sorry about the weather but this capture sure was worth the cold. AWESOME capture, Jay
Lisa Roberts
Brilliant shot – love the dof. x
dzf1z1
Jay – Excellent shot. What’s bean bag for in your equipment list? Thanks in advance.
Matt Hansen
Great clarity and composition in this! Awesome bull too.
Cee Neuner
Congratulations you have been featured in the Even-Toed Ungulates group.
RickF
Great capture!
trueblvr
Such a majestic creature, and you captured him….wonderful