Saturday, January 22, 2011

The Elk sooc #33

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Spied this Elk from a distance in the Bison Range.
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Looks like he might have spied me too.
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31 comments:

  1. jo©oJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Oh my!
    What an experience.
    I love the way it looks over his shoulder at you and then calmly goes back to drinking.
    What wonderful shots Lisa.
    How I envy you the moment.

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  2. Snow LeopardJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Interesting shot

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  3. AndyJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Nice photos... sneaky beaky. You must have been well concealed or up wind.

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  4. donaJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Wow! I've never met wild elks! I'm envying you too.

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  5. Nancy at Coneflower RanchJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Wow! What a wonderful and rare opportunity! He didn't even seem to mind! :-)

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  6. BJ RoanJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    What a wonderful series. He doesn't seem to be bothered by you at all.

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  7. John S. MeadJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    How cool! It's rare to see good images of elk in a stream / river. Very well done at taking advantage of a fleeting moment.

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  8. carrieJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Wow, those are gorgeous! My dad used to go on hunting trips every year for elk (blech!) We had something hanging in our garage, I'm not sure if it was an elk or deer head, you'd have to ask my mom.

    p.s. I scrapped koehmstedt and am now blogging over at carrieloves. Come see me and help spread the word :o)

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  9. CountryDreamingJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    My goodness, that second image of the elk is absolutely breathtaking! It has all the makings of a masterful painting ... and is glorious in its own right as a photo. Congrats on your successful photo hunt, you've brought back the big one!

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  10. Angie WillisJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Fabulous natural shots. Isn't he beautiful?

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  11. abeachcottageJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Nice shots! It looks like he has spied you too. I love the colors.

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  12. Candra GeorgiJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    my husband is drooling over these shots!

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  13. GretchenJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Seeing this series, I want to go to our local elk range and find a gorgeous bull to phoyograph myself! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  14. RoechelleJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Wow that must of been a neat experience:)
    New follower

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  15. JanJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I looks as if he ducks most of his head to drink. These are wonderful photos, Lisa. The top one made me laugh.

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  16. Rantis, SweJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    wow, gorgeous shoots....
    I enyv you Lisa!

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  17. chasityJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    that is amazing!!!
    we are reading a sam campbell book about moose right now~
    how we would love to see one in real life!!

    so lucky~~

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  18. chasityJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    that is amazing!!!
    we are reading a sam campbell book about moose right now~

    how we would love to see a big animal like this in real life!!

    so lucky~~

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  19. JoannaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    What beautiful photos. Elk are just amazing creatures and you've captured them so well.

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  20. NicoletteJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Wonderful shots... I feel like I am on these amazing trips with you...

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  21. PamelaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    inspiring photos... love the water coming off its mouth.

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  22. EG WowJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I would love to neak up on an elk and get such neat photos!

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  23. JennersJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Wow!! Just wow!

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  24. AlishaJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Wow and Cool!

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  25. Lady FiJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wow - these shots are marvellous! What a wonderful experience.

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  26. JudyJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Wonderful! I love the 4th pic of him.

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  27. jayayceeblogJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I love the photos with the water streaming off of his face. He looks so peaceful and content!

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  28. TammyJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    What majestic beauty....wonderful storyboard of bath time!

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  29. RayJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Wow! Cool shots!

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  30. ChristineJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow! Fantastic! I've never been able to get close enough to an elk for such a photo.

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  31. KilaJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Ooh, I especially love the second photo!

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