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Dennis M 1064
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p.1 #1 · Wading Elk. . .

I followed this guy as he walked across the valley in Yellowstone. (Me and about 50 other people

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I saw some water coming up and wondered what he would do. I really wanted him to go through it, and not around it, or at least stop for a drink or something. He walked right in it for me and I fired a few more shots. I saw the splash as he took a step and then saw the shutter close at just that moment. YES! All I could think about from that moment on was that I really hoped that the timing was right, as I knew that would be the shot. Once he moved off into the woods, I couldn't get to the preview fast enough. There it was. Out of all of them, I knew this would be the one, and I believe it is.

Looking forward to seeing this on my wall. That is the proper way to 'mount a majestic Bull Elk'. In a nice frame.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III 254 mm f/16.0 1/200 sec 2000 ISO 0.0 EV

Oct 07, 2012 at 03:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · Wading Elk. . .

Love it. I liked how you framed it. Well done.
Harsha

Oct 07, 2012 at 03:10 PM

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p.1 #3 · Wading Elk. . .

Thanks Harsha. Virtually no crop. I'm really liking this camera! I have a large version of this image on my 27" imac, and the color, detail and image sharpness is amazing. I'm so glad I had my tripod for this one. I had the ball head set a little loose so I could still pan and make slight adjustments, and didn't have to be too particular where I set the tripod back down as I moved, but still took a lot of 'me' out of the equation. Would have not been happy to lose this moment to camera shake from "Buck Fever".

Oct 07, 2012 at 03:25 PM

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p.1 #4 · Wading Elk. . .

Really nice image Dennis.

Oct 07, 2012 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · Wading Elk. . .

That's a beauty Dennis,

Mark

Oct 07, 2012 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · Wading Elk. . .

Excellent!

Oct 07, 2012 at 09:57 PM

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p.1 #7 · Wading Elk. . .

lovely shot Dennis

Oct 07, 2012 at 10:25 PM

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p.1 #8 · Wading Elk. . .

What a great shot of this guy in his environment, well done!

Tim

Oct 07, 2012 at 10:55 PM

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p.1 #9 · Wading Elk. . .

Very nice Dennis. I just returned from Yellowstone and didn't see many elk.

Oct 07, 2012 at 11:53 PM

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p.1 #10 · Wading Elk. . .

Thanks guys.

There were certainly more bison than elk. I got lucky with this guy. Even back home in Idaho, I always seemed to see the cows, but no bulls. So, I was a little excited to see this one. I had hoped I had enough glass for him, and I am actually glad I didn't have "enough". If I had a big prime, I would not have caught this shot. It is a trade off. There were times I wish I had the big glass, but then, I got so lucky on this shot. Hey, even a blind squirrel can find a nut!

Oct 08, 2012 at 03:56 AM

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p.1 #11 · Wading Elk. . .

Well done Dennis - nice elkscape ~ Ron

Oct 08, 2012 at 11:11 AM

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p.1 #12 · Wading Elk. . .

nice one! I like the scene, and that amazing animal looks great. I love my iMac too.

Oct 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #13 · Wading Elk. . .

Very nice Dennis

Morris

Oct 08, 2012 at 10:19 PM

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p.1 #14 · Wading Elk. . .

Headed to Yellowstone tomorrow, this sparks my excitment. great shot. Bruce

Oct 08, 2012 at 11:01 PM

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p.1 #15 · Wading Elk. . .

That's a really beautiful scene Dennis and absolutely needs framing. Congrats !

Oct 09, 2012 at 02:00 AM

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p.1 #16 · Wading Elk. . .

Thanks everyone. And have a great time in Yellowstone. It is one of my favorite places on earth. Even when I was there 42 years ago.

Oct 09, 2012 at 03:17 AM

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p.1 #17 · Wading Elk. . .

NIce shot. I like soft light.

Oct 09, 2012 at 04:03 AM

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