Three Amigos
Just a few miles inside Yellowstone is an area that attracts the mature bulls during the winter. On a lucky Friday the 13th recently I encounter a group of five large bulls. They provided this rare group picture opportunity though not without challenge as they were hanging about half mile off the road necessitating a hike with full gear through crusty snow which at times rose to mid thigh.
Canon EOS-1D, Mark II, Canon 500 f4L IS 1.4 Extender – 1/800@ f/16, ISO 200. Bogen 3411 w Wimberley style head. Processed in Adobe Lightroom 2.2.
“Three Amigos”
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Jake Freeedman
Very nice photo, I love yellowstone. Was this by Haden Valley?
Ken McElroy
No – this is in the NW corner of the Park, a few miles past Mammoth on the road to Tower.
ilpo laurila
This is really wonderful captured.
Patty Boyte
Amasing!! Your wildlife shots are second to none, brilliant capture.
Ken McElroy
Very kind of you Patty. I put a lot of love aned effort into getting these shots so really appreciate that you connect with them.
MountainHawk
Beautiful shot! Love the title!
Tim DeVore
Stunning capture, wonderful contrast and composition☺
†Tim†
Ken McElroy replied
Thank you for the feature – very glad you enjoyed the image.
Enivea
Brilliant shot! Congrats on your feature, and thanks for the effort involved in getting this image.
Ken McElroy replied
Thank you so much – it was worth the effort.
Wendi Donaldson
Wow!! you’re lucky they didn’t bolt!! Congrats on your feature!
Dave Lloyd
Excellent. Great composition.
Michelle MP33
Fantastic shot. Compliments.
CraigsMom
Wow…congratulations on your feature!!!
Mary Ann Reilly
congrats on the feature:)
sendao
beautiful,congrats on the feature!
trisha22
This is nice. Like the title too. trisha
Ken McElroy replied
Thank you trisha – glad you enjoyed it.
Nature's Realm
wonderful image
Michael McCasland
Beautiful shot and composition, very well balanced too. Good name for a snow shot also. Congratulations of being Featured!
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks for your kind words and appreciation.
mikebov
seautiful wildlife shot, congrats on feature
cieloverde
Una bella fotografía de la fauna. felicitaciones !..........
Ken McElroy replied
Gracie.
Kelly Robinson
Beautiful
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks you – a fun day.
TomBaumker
Congratulations on the FEATURE. A great capture. Tom
Jan Timmons
This is simply beautiful, Ken. Worth the trudge through the crusty snow. Magnificent creatures and perfect capture.
KatsEye
The hike was well wirth the hike. This is just drop dead gorgeous. The dof and clarity is just amazing. Wonderful and beautiful. Excellent work. Congrats on the feature.
sendao
this is stunning image!
Jake Freeedman
KcranmerArt
Love these beauties!!! I’ve been fortunate to get close up shot of Moose and Buck in my yard…but these Elk are always so far out of reach from me….envious here, lol!
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
BleuRaven
oh how beautiful !! magnificent capture !!
if you took this image inside the Montana side of Yellowstone National Park i invite you to submit it a group i created Montana ~ The Treasure State which is hosted by my twin sister Sharon Mau
Beautiful !!! i love it
Ken McElroy
Thanks so much, Karon – I’m surprised I didn’t because I have submitted many pictures to the Montana group. I was so pleased to see that there was one and am touting it to other photographer friends in hopes they will submit as well. Congratulations and thanks for creating it.
maxy
WOW! Incredible catch of these three! I love the huge antlers – these three look so proud. Spectacular shot of this group – amazing and wonderful detail!
Ken McElroy replied
Thanks for your enthusiasm, maxy – many times as I’ve seen them I still get excited with scenes like this.
Jens Helmstedt
Stunning! Beautiful capture!
Lisawv
Wow, you were certainly in the right place at the right time. They are so beautiful. Gorgeous capture of these three bulls, their racks are amazing.
GranC53
Ken, last year I spent a week in September camping in Jenny Lake (Tetons) and I listened for hours the Elk “bugle” through out the night.. it was awesome and one of the best times of my life! Excellent capture!
Martin Smart
Really nice shot Ken. Beautiful composition!
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Sharon Mau
They are magnificent Bulls Ken, large and healthy and very beautiful!
whalegeek
Everything about this photo is terrific from the composition to clarity to just being a superb capture, Ken. Fine work!
shadyuk
Stunning and congratulations on your feature!
David Silsbury
Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
Matt Hansen
What a scene!!! WOW. Awesome detail as well.
rodeorose
Beautiful shot Ken- amazing capture and dof.
Laurie Search 23 days ago
Fabulous!!
Rosej 5 days ago
What fantastic creatures they are – wonderful capture.