Early morning, and finding the Elk
Early morning, and finding the Elk
We arrived in Utah last Thursday, but thankfully I still have a bunch of photos from Wyoming to keep things interesting for a while. Heck I have enough moose photos to last a year. Lol.
I took these photos a couple of weeks ago. I woke up one morning and the thought popped into my head to go in search of the elk. These guys can be hard to find. They head for the trees really early in the morning, so you almost have to catch them when it’s still a bit dark. These are not the best conditions for photography, but they are so amazing to listen to, and watch.
I am so glad I listened, because it was a good morning for elk and the next couple days they were nowhere to be found.
This guy was just heading into the forest when we saw him.
This is the same large bull I photographed before. This day he came a bit closer though, so I got better photos of him.
He’s collected quite the harem too. I don’t know how they keep track of everyone.
The cows do seem to look to the bulls on where to go however.
He waits for everyone to go past him, then he follows along behind.
There was another smaller bull that was hanging around, and wanting to challenge him. He ran him right off though.
I love the timing of this photo.
Listening to them bugle just gives me chills, such an awesome and eerie sound.
The time of day may have made for difficult photography conditions, but it made for awesome photos. That early morning mood, those backgrounds – especially on the 3rd and last photos – are magnificent. That is one HUGE harem that one boy has – his papa would be proud LOL! Really breathtaking photos, Mary.
Oh my. these are all stunning Mary — and that last one! WOW!
Interesting how nature has a natural order of things — how ‘taking care’ of his harem is part of his nature.
Very cool. thanks for the early morning visual delight!
Wow – especially that last photo! You always get such amazing shots!
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Beautiful pics, Mary. We saw a big bull near the reservoir the other evening but it was too dark to get a good photo. Still, it’s a thrill to see ’em.
The photos are so wonderful but to actually be there experiencing these beautiful creatures must be out of this world.
They are so majestic! Hearing them bugling must be such a special experience. I don’t think the time of day hurt your photos at all!
These are remarkable, Mary. I wish I had some wildlife to photograph!
WOW! Such great photos! As someone else said, the photography conditions may have been difficult, but you mastered them! It must be so awesome to be able to see and hear these majestic animals! I love all the photos, but that last one especially sends chills up and down my spine!