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Cool Cow

by Jerry Austin

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted July 28, 201457 views5 comments
I think this image qualifies for the Weekly Challenge. If not, feel free to remove it. When I was in Yellowstone in September, I noticed that the elk would stand in the Madison River for a long time. I came to realize that they were cooling off and trying to avoid the flies. If you look closely, you can see the flies on the cow's rump. I like the look of contentment on this cow's face.

Processed using Photoshop CS3, NeatImage and LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 500 f4 L IS II
f4.0
1/500s
ISO 400

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on July 28, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Nice one Jerry, I like the point of view you have in this image, also the expression on the elk. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 29, 2014 at 2:34 AM
Jerry,
The "grin" makes this very special, I love images like this much better than a straight portrait :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 30, 2014 at 1:43 PM
She looks good Jerry and this definitely fits right in with the posts so far, including mine. The lighting is very nice plus she looks in good shape and quite content. She's clearly chewing away on her cud. I could see some burning-in of the brightest areas on her rump, but that's a minor nit on a fine image.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 31, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Looks cool & content chewing her cud Jerry:cool:
Nice setting, POV, details & Marks suggestion sounds like a good one.
Great entry! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM
Beautiful composition and light Jerry, definitely like the look the Elk is giving you. Beautifully seen and presented.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments