Elik on Terraces

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 6, 20041,697 views6 comments

Yellowstone - Upper Mammoth terraces
Canon EOS 3 500 1.4x EBX
coolscan levels usm slight crop

One of my favorites from the last time out. The mountains in the distance made a great back drop.

Comments and suggestions always welcome

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Darwin Wiggett on December 6, 2004 at 4:43 PM

Love how the rimlighting makes the elk stand out against the neutral background. Fine exposure for this tricky lighting and a classic elk portrait in an interesting environment. Works for me!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 100 Posts, 1327 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Kaiser on December 6, 2004 at 8:45 PM

intereesting catch to see them on the terrace,,,,,ive only seen pictures of them there,,,yours is a good one of that

Registered on November 1, 2003, 45 Posts, 370 Comments

Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on December 7, 2004 at 9:15 PM

Good shot. Can see why it's one of your favorites.
Duane Rosenkranz

Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Bates on December 12, 2004 at 4:39 PM

Darn fine image, Rick!! I love the setting and composition in this one!

Michael

Registered on November 1, 2003, 149 Posts, 2381 Comments

Comment posted by Laurie Darcey on October 7, 2005 at 1:01 AM

beautiful backlighting. Very beautiful!

Registered on October 6, 2005, 6 Posts, 231 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 30, 2014 at 10:17 PM

Congrats on this WP Rick, love the rim lighting in this fine image!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments