Early morning in the Alpine Tundra
Uploaded: August 30, 2009
The young elk took her time walking toward a group of us (20-30 minutes). She was very curious about us and did not seem at all afraid.
I don't know why her coat is the way it is and am hoping one of you will know. She has a good amount of fur on her neck and rear - but her side/stomach is almost bald. Seeing as how it was mid August and they were in the Alpine Tundra I hope she will be ok. She could of been shedding - but looking at the other elk, they have much more fur.
I wish you each a Blessed Sunday.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 285.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Robert R. Goodman August 30, 2009
Hi Kim,Awesome capture.They are beautiful animals.It looks like she might still be shedding a little of her winter coat.They put on extra fur in the winter.Outstanding image!!!! #1174607Tiia Vissak August 30, 2009
a cool shot! #7902307Ron McEwan August 31, 2009
I am only guessing. As she walked through heavy brush it would help comb out the old fur. By that if she ever walked under tree branches she would loose the rest. A beautiful shot Kim. #7902720Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.
BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.
Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.
The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:
I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.
You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.
Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Kim Kleinschmidt.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.
I already have an account!