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Portrait of an Elk

© Robert McCleeary

Portrait of an Elk

Uploaded: October 11, 2009 05:12:30

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Photo taken in RMNP Colorado. Lens 100-400mmIS, SS 1/100, F5.6, Expos. comp. -1/3, ISO 400.

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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 11, 2009

Great animal capture, Robert.


Dominick #1190793

Robert McCleeary level-classic October 11, 2009

Thanks Dominick. #8026730

Cindy Harrison October 11, 2009

this is great!! love the elk ~ awesome time right now. great crop!! #8026889

Robert McCleeary level-classic October 11, 2009

Thanks Cindy, my favorite time. P.S. This is not a crop, he was less than twenty feet away. #8026960

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 11, 2009

Excellent shot!! Robert, can you tell me about the hole (under his eye?) Wondering if they all have one similar?
I love the full frame and crop!!
A beautiful animal!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8027503

Robert McCleeary level-classic October 11, 2009

Thank you for your comments Christine. The hole under his eye is called a pre-orbital gland. When he rubs his antlers on a tree he is also rubbing his face and that gland leaving his scent on the tree for identification to other elk. (His calling card). #8027624

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 11, 2009

Oh, very neat..thank you Robert.
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8027786

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 23, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8159698

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