The Classic.... ELK

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 12, 2015214 views8 comments

Snow falling lightly over the Male Elk as he was Stepping Out .

Taken mid day @1pm, Overcast but light clouds at times to allow a gentle shadow.

Temperatures around -23 degrees as I was lying in the Snow , prepared for this opportunity!

Slight leveling crop, taken @ 116mm F5.6, 1/500, ISO 160, +1.0 Meter Compensation,

Comments and Critique appreciated!
Larger version shows excellent detail

PS... My first posting with my new D610.

Bill
www.BillBickle.com

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 12, 2015 at 2:23 PM

Love how it is strutting in this image. Exposure on the snow is top notch, tons of sharp detail as well. Camera worked well for you.

Is that -23 Fahrenheit or Celsius?? (as if it matters!)

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on January 12, 2015 at 5:23 PM

Nice prancing Elk. I like the movement much more than a static figure.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on January 12, 2015 at 9:36 PM

Good detail throughout!! Great stopping of the action. This guy was certainly stepping out! Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 12, 2015 at 10:27 PM

Love the gait of this guy. It makes the image for me.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 13, 2015 at 12:28 AM

Love the posture...and the exposure is quite good! In a perfect world, maybe, you wouldn't have the rows of vertical trees behind him, but the antlers show off pretty well and detail is excellent.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 13, 2015 at 12:35 AM

Bill.
Extremely beautiful pose captured here with glorious colours

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on January 13, 2015 at 9:07 AM

Love the body language n attitude of the Elk.
Terrific frame very nicely captured.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on January 19, 2015 at 11:39 PM

Bill - I'm not sure I could lie in the snow when it's -23. Sure was absolutely worth it! This has fantastic light and the moment you've captured is a wonderful pose. He looks so proud!

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