Bull Elk
Uploaded: August 29, 2013
Jasper National Park
Alberta., CANADA
Taken A Few Days Ago In The Wild.
It is the start of mating season for the Elk in the Canadian Rockies. I did not realize this until later (reading signs posted) but this Bull Elk was very kind to let me take his photo. They can be very aggressive this time of year, (early and into the late fall), and charge at humans. I spoke softly to him and thanked him for allowing me to take his photo. He seemed pleased. I felt amazing shooting this series. :D
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f 5.6, 1/30 hand Held ISO 200
-Animals-
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Nancy L. Green
August 30, 2013
Emile Abbott
August 30, 2013
Laura E. Swan
August 30, 2013
There is something so special about standing in the presence of a wild animal. Anything can happen and one must be careful...but that being said, I even sing to them in very soft tones if no one is around. Who knows? Maybe my voice is the first they have ever heard of a human voice singing? :D I love that thought. To not be the typical tourist to an animal.
With great respect I can feel they allow me there with them and it is how I thank them. The Japanese Bow to show respect for others and I also bow to the wild animals and close my eyes after I thank them. It's just something that I do.
Mare, my Mother might have had roots with the A.I.'s, but we just are not sure. We were told French Red Headed Indians. There are mysteries on her side of the family and no one has anything to back it up. Just word of mouth. There was a woman on her side of the family who named Chiquita Banana's as well. :D How about them bananas?? :D
Thanks lots all!
-Laura :) #10826343
Laura E. Swan
September 30, 2013
EVERYONE! For all of your great comments!
I'd be so honored to have this in a wildlife magazine. :D We need talent scouts that will handle our work! Lol...I am terrible at marketing my stuff.
Maybe I should enter it on National Geo's contest? :D
DARE ME???? #10857091
Lydia Williams
September 30, 2013
Laura E. Swan
September 30, 2013
THANK YOU, SISTER LYDIA #10857434
Laura E. Swan
September 30, 2013
Thanks for the DARE!!!
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2013/ #10857602
Laura E. Swan
October 01, 2013
Sister Kiki, I am so glad you have branched out with your work. It's reassuring when you can get a POTD or POTM at another site when on here it's completely passed over.
I used to love BP so much. I think they need more staff on the judging panel. Maybe we should apply, BPer's??? What do you think?? #10858869
Nancyj E. Hovey
October 02, 2013
Ann Coates
October 02, 2013
Laura L. Gonzales
October 12, 2013
Amanda D. Austwick
November 29, 2013
Laura E. Swan
November 29, 2013
I really appreciate your support everyone!! I know a professional photographer in California that has been shooting wildlife for decades and he said he never got one this good of an Elk so I was really hoping for Gold here. Oh well. :) At least they noticed it. :D
I'm so happy that you did, too! Thanks to each of you!!
-Laura :D #10910011
Nancyj E. Hovey
November 30, 2013
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Laura E. Swan
November 30, 2013
I got this award last month. :))) Yesterday my "Litter Dreamer" got a Staff Fav., then it went to a Finalist last night. :))) Love your new post!
-Laura Em #10910955
Laura E. Swan
April 12, 2016
Lydia Williams
April 13, 2016
Laura E. Swan
April 13, 2016
Lydia Williams
April 13, 2016
Laura E. Swan
April 13, 2016
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