Charge!
Uploaded: December 27, 2011
Estes Park, Colorado (Oct, 2011). This BIG GUY was "caught sleeping" by a younger bull that had been bugling near by. Over the course of ten minutes, the entire harem of female elk had crossed the highway to join the younger male. To say the least, the BIG GUY wasn't happy and he charged across the highway to save face and reclaim his ladies. It certainly brought traffic to a standstill while the elk made a dash to set things straight!
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 230.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Debbie Bray December 27, 2011
A magnificent interaction in nature that you caught, Michael! Great story behind it too, I love hearing what is happening behind the scenes. #1432716Tiia Vissak December 27, 2011
a wonderful scene! #9888815Monnie Ryan December 27, 2011
Hey, you snooze, you lose! Really cool capture, Michael! #9888908Tammy M. Anderson December 27, 2011
Great story and capture, Michael. Someone needs to tell those ladies to run in the other direction. LOL. #9888909Alan L. Borror December 27, 2011
Amazing image and story, Michelle! Great capture. #9888938R. J. Laudenbacher December 27, 2011
Such a great capture of what had to be a wonderful event to watch unfold. #9888940Barbara Waldoch December 27, 2011
Excellent catch, Michael! #9889270Michelle Alton December 28, 2011
Great find, capture, and story, Michael. #9889724Michael G. Marshall December 28, 2011
Thank you Debbie, Tiia, Monnie, Tammy, Alan, RJ, Barbara and Michelle for your positive feedback! Michael #9890210Patricia A. Casey December 28, 2011
Wow....neat capture...and really neat story....how cool to see this....love Estes Park....but never saw this kind of action! #9890524Michael G. Marshall December 28, 2011
Thank you Patricia for your kind remarks! It was a neat experience to view up close and personal. Michael #9890771Amanda J. Tanner December 29, 2011
Wonderful wildlife capture. They are beautiful animals. Nice work Michael! #9891230Michael G. Marshall December 29, 2011
Thank you Amanda for your kind feedback! I appreciate it! Michael #9891848Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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