Elk, Rocky Mountain NP

[semillama]

I stumbled into this shot last summer on vacation. The elk were only a few yards away and the light was perfect!

[Blue_In_AK]

1. Tha'ts beautiful.

I love it when the animals cooperate like that. :) Is this in Colorado?

[semillama]

8. Thanks!

yes it is Colorado. Can't spend enough time in Rocky Mountain NP.

[Blue_In_AK]

10. Colorado is my favorite noncoastal state.

I lived there from the time I was 9 to 15 and again for a year when I got out of college. I have happy memories of camping with my family in those mountains. :)

[elleng]

2. Can actually SEE the 'fur' on their horns!

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[Robb]

5. Velvet

...And it's a beautiful shot. :thumbsup:

[elleng]

6. THANKS! Was trying SO HARD to remember the term!

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[Mira]

3. What a phenomenal opportunity presented to prepared hands.

I simply love it when that works out this well.
The close up is a photo I think I won't forget- not just a rare portrait, but a wonderful way to divide space.

[NV Whino]

4. What a great shot!

Such a treat to get to see those guys up close and personal.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

7. wow

well done

[Dallas Dem]

9. National Geographic quality...

......absolutely.

I'd jump into their photo contest with shots like these.

Bravo!

[Maestro]

11. Love both

but especially the comp of the second!

[JeffR]

12. Three letters come to mind:

O M G