Bugling Elk Taking A Break

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This photo is part of the Backcountry Gallery Screen Saver

Tech Info:

  • Camera: NIKON D3X
  • Focal Length: 500mm
  • Shutter: 1/250 sec
  • ISO: 500
  • Aperture: F/5

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This Photo's ID: 863

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This bugling elk decided he needed a break from all the girl chasing and rival sparring, so he plopped down right in the middle of this cool field in Rocky Mountain National Park. He had dozed off for just a bit when another elk let loose with a bugle off in the distance. He opened his eyes and let out a powerful bugle in response - and I snapped a photo :)

Shortly after this shot, he stood back up to gather his girls back together. That’s when a small rival came up from the other side of the road behind a large group of photographers. Now, the guy in this photo is more than a little dangerous, and you never want to be between a bull and his harem – or a rival (cuz he’ll plow right through you to get to the challenger).

I noticed what was happening and I stayed to the right, but there were more than a few of my fellow photographers who didn’t have the good sense to do the same. Well, they got a pretty good lesson in biology that day as he charged the line of camera men. No one got hurt, and it was actually kind of funny to watch as these guys scattered away with surprised, horrified looks on their faces – backpacks, tripods, and cameras all flung every which way.

Anyhow, THAT’S why it’s important to respect and understand any animal you’re photographing.

 

 

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