Wildlife Photos

[sapper6fd]

Got out this past weekend to take some shots of wildlife. This was the first time I've had the chance to get some great shots, and found quite a bit everywhere I went. Lucky day I guess. The only thing I dont like about these shots is the location. most of them (with the exception of the Bull Elk) were found on the roads. Unfortunatly they became part of the photo.

Thoughts?

 

[cgipson1]

you are right.. the road kills the shots. Even with the Elk, the railroad tracks behind him kill the shot... especially since they intersect with the Elk across the entire width of his body.

 

[Tony S]

Wow..... look at how fat that elk is, he'll loose about half that weight come rutting season.

 

[sapper6fd]

you are right.. the road kills the shots. Even with the Elk, the railroad tracks behind him kill the shot... especially since they intersect with the Elk across the entire width of his body.

I wanted to move to the other side of that elk, but there were a few others that were grazing within a few feet. It could possibly have turned into a painful situation...

Wow..... look at how fat that elk is, he'll loose about half that weight come rutting season.

Thats what I thought as well. When I saw him all I could think was "A few miles to the east and your fair game buddy. I could stock my freezer for months with you" Hahahaha

 

[cgipson1]

Wildlife is not easy! I have been trying to get a decent moose shot for years... I have had nice bulls within ten feet of me (and I had my camera on a tripod with a UWA.... setup for landscape!). I have been within 40 feet of some cows and calves (and didn't want to get any closer, believe me! lol!) but they stayed in / behind deep brush.. no decent shots. Had a HUGE bull out in a meadow a couple of years ago.. about 100 yards out.. and all I had at the time was a 50mm on a friends borrowed camera. One of these DAYS! lol!