Big Daddy

PrairieRose

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:

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Big Daddy by PrairieRose
Big Daddy by PrairieRose
  • Harald Gick

    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

    Evita

    He’s beautiful ! Fantastic capture Rose !!! :D

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thank you so much dear sweet Evita!!!
    xoxoxo

  • PFrogg

    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 gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture… you title fits that is a big daddy. lol

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thanks ever so much sweet Kathy!!!
    xoxoxo

  • elfie

    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

    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

    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

    lorilee

    What a wonderful capture – fabulous!!!!!

  • PrairieRose replied

    Ohhhhhhh Lorilee!
    Thank you SO MUCH Honey!!!
    xoxoxo

  • Rosemaree

    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  Ewing

    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

    Rosemaree

    Cant wait to see it my friend

  • Jennifer Potter

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Scott H Murray

    Excellent photo and eye contact.

  • PrairieRose replied

    I really appreciate your great comment! Thanks alot dear Scott…...........xoxoxo

  • Debbie Roelle

    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

    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

    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

    John44

    Darn.. still a long way til;l youre 18 !!!

  • arvyart

    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 .

    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

    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

    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

    Lucindawind

    fantastic !

  • PrairieRose replied

    Why thank you kindly Ms. Wind!!
    you are soooooooooooo kind!!! xoxoxo

  • louisegreen

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 { On Hols ! }

    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

    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

    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

    Brandie1

    Gorgeous capture

  • PrairieRose replied

    Ahhhhhhh….....much appreciated Brandie!!
    Thanks heaps sweetie…............xoxoxo

  • PennyEdwardes

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Scott d'Almeida

    amazing

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thank you so much Scott!!!
    hugs to you, Rosie xo

  • Dyle Warren

    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 .

    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 .

    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

    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

    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

    michael byerley

    such a beautiful animal !!!!!!!

  • PrairieRose replied

    Many thanks to you Pal!!!! xoxoxo

  • laurav

    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

    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

    seductress

    great capture!

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thanks ever so much!!!! xoxoxo

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Beautiful shot of this magnificent animal Rose :-)

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thank you so much for your beautiful comment Tom!!
    xoxoxo

  • TheBlindHog

    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

    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

    ScottStaley

    beautiful animal

  • PrairieRose replied

    Thank you so much Scott!!!! :)))))

  • DwCCreations

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Luca Renoldi 13 days ago

    majestic subject beautifully captured

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