The BIG Boys
Uploaded: September 01, 2009
From my August trip to the RMNP. On my third trip - I spotted these 2 large bull elk relaxing in the late afternoon. I don't know why the one in the back is so much darker - I am thinking an age thing because his rack was unbelievable. The front bull was a 10 pointer.
I still get goose bumps looking at this series of shots.
Taken with my 70-200mm 2.8 lens - Handheld.
Happy September friends! Thank you for stopping by, for your comments, suggestions and help!
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Henry Miller September 01, 2009
Wow,Kim what a great capture,nice details!! #1175166Ron McEwan September 01, 2009
A big WOW! from me Kim, this is one heck of a great wild life shot, well done for sure. #7906616Linda D. Lester September 01, 2009
Awesome wildlife shot....great find! #7906697Robert R. Goodman September 01, 2009
Hi Kim,He sure has big rack on top of his head.Beautiful capture.The park is always gorgeous!!!! #7906776Colette M. Metcalf September 01, 2009
Terrific capture!! #7906826Kim Kleinschmidt September 01, 2009
Thank you Henry, Ron, Linda, Bobby and Colette for the wonderful comments ;) #7906904Jessica Jenney September 01, 2009
I almost missed the second elk, Kim! Thanks for pointing it out! Terrific capture! #7907021Melissa G. Meiselman September 01, 2009
Terrific wild life capture of this pair of elks taken in a great setting with fine detail and great lighting, Kim!! #7907287Tammy M. Anderson September 01, 2009
Yes, Kim you are right. The older elk are darker in color. This is wonderful. Excellent clarity and capture. #7907533Kim Kleinschmidt September 01, 2009
TY Tammy for confirming my thoughts ;)Michelle Alton September 01, 2009
A magnificent capture, Kim. #7907795Tamara K. Walker September 01, 2009
What an awesome pair. #7908114A P September 01, 2009
The front one looks like he's smiling at you Kim. Outstanding capture. #7908125Courtenay Vanderbilt September 01, 2009
Very nice, Kim! Sharp details and great comp! #7908405Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 01, 2009
Beautiful capture...such detail and Magnificence in the elk!!! :-) k #7908575Eugenio Diaz September 01, 2009
Awww, what a precious image. Loved reading your description. Nice work and wonderful composition, Kim! #7908790Gina Cormier September 02, 2009
What a fantastic opportunity to shoot these fabulous animals! Excellent composition!!! #7909432Kaye Burazin September 05, 2009
Magnificent capture. We have this wonderful creatures in Arkansas also and I know what you mean about the goose bumps. I love the bugling call. #7917972Lauren P. Krajenta September 13, 2009
Fantastic shot....Again colors, tones, clarity, details, pov are top notch! #7940666Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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