Big Daddy
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Big Daddy Elk…....photographed just east of Banff, Alberta, Canada….......
handsome devil, isn’t he….......
June 14, 2009
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIEWS FRIENDS!!! xo

Big Daddy belongs to the following groups:
All That is Nature (Photography Only), Antlers, Racks, and Other Horned Animals, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Nature's Wonders and The true beauty Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Harald Gick
Wow! He’s really big! Wonderful capture!
PrairieRose replied
Yes! you could get many steaks off this boy…...(just kidding!!)
Thank you so much sweet Harald….......... xoxoxo
Evita
He’s beautiful ! Fantastic capture Rose !!! :D
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much dear sweet Evita!!!
xoxoxo
PFrogg
Oh yes he is a biggin , he’ll be force to reckon with come fall ,well done Rosie
PrairieRose replied
Hello John,
you know, I did wonder where all his lady friends were hiding…....they were no where to be seen…...........
Thanks ever so much for your beautiful compliment!!!
xoxoxo
kathy s gillen...
excellent capture… you title fits that is a big daddy. lol
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ever so much sweet Kathy!!!
xoxoxo
elfie
Awesome, awesome…...:-)
PrairieRose replied
Dear Elfie,
Sincere thanks to you for your beautiful compliment and the FAV!!
you are so good to me…..............
xoxoxo
PinkButterflies
Wouldn’t like to cross HIM, lovely capture, Rosebud.
xx
PrairieRose replied
Dear Lady J,
I’m so happy you like my big boy!!
Sincere thanks to you sweetheart for your faithful support….........
xoxoxo
Dave7074
Wow what A wonderful shot of this beautiful animal Rosie. :))
PrairieRose replied
Dearest Dave,
Hope all is well in your world…......I’m thrilled you like my big boy…......
Much appreciated and thanks good buddy!!!!
xoxoxo
lorilee
What a wonderful capture – fabulous!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhhh Lorilee!
Thank you SO MUCH Honey!!!
xoxoxo
Rosemaree
Wonderful image Rosie.. Would love to see him cropped a bit closer…
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much Rosemaree Honey….........
I cropped the shot for you and it does look way better….....thanks!!! xoxoxo
Christopher E...
he is beautiful!! wonderful shot, and glad he’s not collared, excellent comp on this
PrairieRose replied
Hello dear Chris,
yes, we do have an abundance of these beautiful Elk here in Alberta…...it’s the season now when they are in full force all over the prairie and I love seeing them while out on horseback….........How wonderful of you to stop by to leave such a beautiful compliment…........Many thanks Honey!!!! xoxoxo
Rosemaree
Cant wait to see it my friend
Jennifer Potter
A creature of awesome beauty and strength!! You’ve captured him so well Rosie! As i’ve said before, you are sosoo lucky to see things like this first hand! Great image. ; )
PrairieRose replied
Many thanks dear Jennifer…....I’m pretty lucky to see nature’s wonders practically on a daily basis…......I sure do appreciate your lovely comment Hon….............. xoxoxo
joyousmoon
I thinbk he knows he handsome too! Look at the smirk!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks so very much sweet Pamela…............
Love your beautiful comment!!!! xoxoxo
macro magnon
WOW ! Amazing captures and compositions !!!
I agree Pamela… This guy surely knows he’s handsome – and a big star :o))
PrairieRose replied
Dearest magnon,
Many thanks for your ‘wow’ and beautiful compliments!!!
Quite beautiful creatures, aren’t they…..Hope you have a wonderful day my sweet friend…..........xoxoxo
Karen Tillotson
Oh wow Rose!!!! Fantastic shot of this beautiful big boy!!!! FABULOUS..fave!!!! xx
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhh Karen!!
I’m so thrilled you love this big boy…......Thanks a million for your most uplifting comment and FAV…........you are absolutely adorable!!!! xoxoxo
Scott H Murray
Excellent photo and eye contact.
PrairieRose replied
I really appreciate your great comment! Thanks alot dear Scott…...........xoxoxo
Debbie Roelle
Lucky!! This guy has some great velvet on his rack very impressive, nice capture.
PrairieRose replied
Hi Debbie!
I was happy to see this rack on this beautiful boy and not in someone’s house…...........Thank you so very much for popping by to leave such a wonderful comment …............ xoxoxo
Anthony Hedger
Oh Wow Rose, a fanbloodytastic shot what a beauty well done honey x
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhhh Tony!
What an awesome compliment!!!!
Thanks a million my lovely friend….............xoxoxo
John44
This is an excellent wild life portrait.
Nice close shot, and beautiful expressions captured.
Yes, good informative note. TFS
John
ps
And than to think you are only 15 .. wow
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much dear Johnny! Always appreciate your lovely thoughts on my work…............
ps: I will be 16 in August!!! :o)))))
John44
Darn.. still a long way til;l youre 18 !!!
arvyart
Big… Yes, also nice and proud! Excellent shot! :)
PrairieRose replied
Hi arvy!
Always a pleasure to read your beautiful comments…..........
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the FAV as well dear friend…................xoxoxo
Hans .
Wow! He’s really beautiful ! Fantastic capture Darling Rose xxx !!! Wonderful!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ever so much dear Hans!!!
Always appreciate your kind words…..................xoxoxo
Jason Connolly
O elk!, it’s that woman, taking piccies of me again LOL, very good shot my friend…
PrairieRose replied
LOL!! Thanks a million dear Jason!!
So glad you like my big boy ! !..................xoxoxo
jdmphotography
This image would also be very welcome in the Eye Contact Group
PrairieRose replied
That is so cool!!!
I really appreciate that…........thank you kindly dear jdm !!!
xoxo
Lucindawind
fantastic !
PrairieRose replied
Why thank you kindly Ms. Wind!!
you are soooooooooooo kind!!! xoxoxo
louisegreen
SUPERB capture Rosie, I love it.
PrairieRose replied
Hi there Louise!
I really appreciate your brill comment and the FAV!!
Sincere thanks to you Hon…................. xoxoxo
Paul Thompson
Such a majestic animal. Wondeful photo. :-D Cheers Paul xx
PrairieRose replied
Thanks a million for that Paul and the FAV!!!!
Hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Ginny York
Beautiful capture Rose!! What a rack!! These creatures are so beautiful when they are in their Velvet! There is a group called Antlers, Racks and Other Horned Animals that he would fit perfectly into. A fav for me!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhh dear Ginny,
Many thanks for your beautiful generous comment and FAV Hon and extra thanks for the group info!!!
Sincerely, Rosie xoxoxo
Nori Bucci
He is beautiful…gorgeous shot!!!
PrairieRose replied
My sincere thanks dear Nori!!
Lovely to have you stop by….................
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Steven Guy
What a stunning beastie !
PrairieRose replied
Many thanks dear Steven!!!
So great to have your stop by to leave your awesome comment….....
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Rosemaree
Oh my now he looks like he is about to jump off the page…
PrairieRose replied
Many thanks my sweetie pie!!!!!! xoxoxo
Trudi's Images...
He’s awesome Rosie, what a fabulous encounter, great nature shot my friend and into my favs xx
PrairieRose replied
Much appreciated dear Trudi!!
Many thanks for your awesome comment and the FAV my lovely friend…...............
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
PhotoAvenue
Awesome capture !
Nicely done :-))
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so very much !!
I truly appreciate your beautiful comment and visit…...........
sincerely, Rosie xoxo
Larry Trupp
Oh my the stately elk, what a great looking specimen he is …inst fav for me…thanks Rosie.
PrairieRose replied
Geez Larry,
I sure do appreciate your uplifting comments and the FAV…......you one terrific guy…...........thank you so much!!!
sincerely, Rosie xoxoxo
Brandie1
Gorgeous capture
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhh….....much appreciated Brandie!!
Thanks heaps sweetie…............xoxoxo
PennyEdwardes
Ah miss Rose!! He is truly stunning!Brilliant work as always my friend!
PrairieRose replied
Dearest Miss Penny!
You light up my day when I see your lovely, smilin’ face Hon….........
I sure do appreciate your awesome words and the FAV…........you are adorable!!! Thanks a million my beautiful friend….......Hope all is well on your side of the planet…......... :)))
Big, big hugs to you and your family, Rosie xoxoxoxo
Gene Praag
Wow…...He is huge! Such a great capture….Well done my friend!
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhh….....thanks a bunch dear Geno!
I really appreciate that Hon…..............extra hugs for the FAV!!!!
hugs to you and your family, Rosie xoxoxo
Blair Wainman
Wow!! What a fantastic capture!! Great timing and an excellent composition!!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ever so much dear Blair!
I was pretty surprised he was unalarmed by us humans snapping shots of him….......a real treat for me….........I truly appreciate your beautiful compliment…...........
hugs to you, Rosie xoxo
rodsfotos
He’s a magnificent specimen Rosie and what a great pose he put on for you, the strong eye contact is perfect, colours and details are both spot on, very well captured my friend,
PS. How appropriate for Father’s Day,
Regards, Rod.
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhhh thanks very much Rod!!!
I do enjoy your views on my shots so very much…...........Hope your Father’s Day was grand ! ! !
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
sendao
just wonderful;....instant fav. for me,...!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ever so much dear Sendao!!! You are so kind to me….......hope your Father’s Day was terrific !!
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
Polly Peacock
Darned right betcha he is one handsome fella!! What an awesome shot Rosie – I love it!! You have quite a capture here my dear friend!!! xoxoxo!! :)))
PrairieRose replied
LOLOL!! Ohhhhhh Pol !!!
You have put the biggest smile on my face with your most delightful compliment…...............
Thanks a million my gorgeous friend….......extra hugs for the FAV darlin’ ! ! !
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
mlynnd
Beautiful Buck. There is also a group Deer Me.
PrairieRose replied
Thanks you SO MUCH dear mlynnd!!!
I do belong to the Deer Me group but I didn’t think elk would be included?
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
helmutk
Lovely capture Rosie !!!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhh dear Helmut!!
So wonderful to have you back…...........
Many thanks and for the FAV too!!
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
Scott d'Almeida
amazing
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much Scott!!!
hugs to you, Rosie xo
Dyle Warren
What a gorgeous rack on this guy…still in velvet! So well captured…nicely done!
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhh…......thanks so much dear Dyle!!
Always love your visits Hon…............
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
Shoaib .
amazing shot !!! this guy is huge
PrairieRose replied
THANK YOU very much dear Shoaib!!!
Lovely comment and I do appreciate your visit…...........
hugs, Rosie xoxo
Hans .
Hi Rosie xx ! Excellent work my friend! And thank you for your visit and I really appreciate your favouring my work.
Cheers Hans
PrairieRose replied
Cheers back at ya dear Hans!!
So glad you enjoy this big fella…........Always appreciate your views, thank you so much my dear friend….........
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
chijude
Wow … just look at the pride in himself!! He oozes confidence. And this is a stunning capture my friend!
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhh…......that is sooooooo nice !!
Thanks ever so much for your most delightful comment and the FAV dear Jude!!!!
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Bluenorther
Rosie, This is a magnificent capture. He is truly beautiful. John wants to know where the other two prongs are on each side. That’s a a man for you (grin) Love Leslie
PrairieRose replied
Hiya Doll,
Always so kind of you to pop by and leave the most amazing comments!! I’m not sure about the ‘prong’ thing? They look like they are all there to me! LOL….......!!
Thank you sweetheart!! So special of you to add to your FAVS…............
big hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
michael byerley
such a beautiful animal !!!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Many thanks to you Pal!!!! xoxoxo
laurav
Brill capture, yes I do agree he is a big daddy!!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much dear Laura!!!
big hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
MaeBelle
Great capture,Rose,they are so majestic! love the velvet! :o)) God Bless, Mae
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhh…......you are so good to me Mae!!
Thank you so much Hon…..........
xoxoxo
Sunflwrconcepts
PrairieRose replied
Thanks again dearest Sunflower!!!!
xoxoxo
seductress
great capture!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ever so much!!!! xoxoxo
Tom Newman
Beautiful shot of this magnificent animal Rose :-)
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment Tom!!
xoxoxo
TheBlindHog
He’s a beauty, Rose. I never knew they got so big. It is wonderful that you were able to get so near.
PrairieRose replied
Hi Mitch!
Oh yeah….......they are huge!! LOL…........
Thanks alot for your awesome comment…...........xoxoxo
Lolabud
Well I had typed out a comment for this magnificent shot earlier today and someone stepped on the delete button (can you guess who that was????{:-] So I’m back and I’ll try again to get this done without any help from furry feet. This is just beautiful Rose. He is so impressive. I can’t believe how close you got to him. You can even see the velvet on his antlers. Aweaome image my friend.
PrairieRose replied
Hi Pam!
I’m so glad you like this big boy…........we saw all the big wildlife on your trip to British Columbia back in June…........hope you all are having a fabulous summer….........Thanks a million for your beautiful comment my beautiful Friend!!!
hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
ScottStaley
beautiful animal
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much Scott!!!! :)))))
DwCCreations
OMG! Look at the antlers on that guy! Totally awesome Rose! Definite favorite!!! xoxo
PrairieRose replied
My dearest Terri…........
Thanks a million for popping by to leave such awesome comments and FAVS on my pics…........you are my perrenial loyal friend! Always love seeing you and hope you and the family are well…..............
BIG HUGS to you, Rosie xoxoxoxoxo
Sharon Talson
A show-stopper!!... awesome animal…. well captured.
PrairieRose replied
Hello Sharon!
So lovely to meet you….......many thanks for popping in to leave your beautiful comment and I really appreciate the FAV!
hugs, Rosie xoxo
KcranmerArt
Wow…now those are some amazing antlers…awesome capture pr!
PrairieRose replied
Why thank you so much for popping by to leave such a delightful comment!!!!
hugs, Rosie xoxo
Kent Burton
What a fantastic fellow! and look at that velvet!!! Incredible photograph! – GREAT job! – Kent
PrairieRose replied
Dear Kent,
Thank you so very much for your beautiful comment and the FAV….........you are too kind!!!
hugs, Rosie :))))
Elizarose
Look at those antlers! Wow. I am so jealous you got to see such an animal.
Great capture!
PrairieRose replied
Hello Elizarose!
Thank you ever so much for your most beautiful compliment!!!!
hugs, Rosie xoxoxo
Isa Rodriguez
wow….. chomping good shot!!!!!!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Hahaha!!
Much appreciated Dolly! Thank you so much!!
Hope your weekend is going well…..............
cheers, Rosie xoxoxo
GiselaSchneider
Oh Rosie, fantastic capture in velvet!! Wonderful light, composition and gesture of the elk, great image, a winner!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Dear Gisela,
You are so kind!
I’m thrilled you love this big man….....definitely don’t see his type of boy around very often so close up…..............
Thank you ever so much for your beautiful compliment and the FAV!!
big hugs to you, Rosie xoxoxo
Luca Renoldi 13 days ago
majestic subject beautifully captured