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Sep 30, 2005 12:12 |  #1

We were driving back from the Lamar Valley when we spotted this guy. He crossed the road in front of us and posed long enough for me to change my lens six times and switch batteries once. I'm glad he took his time because the sunset was developing a nice pink glow. :D :D :D


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Sep 30, 2005 12:40 |  #2

#1 is really nice.
#2 has a beautiful sky, but I don't care for the pose that much.
#3 doesn't come close to 1 and 2 even though #3 looks like a crop of #1.
#1 has an extra punch with the extra sky above the elk.


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Sep 30, 2005 13:23 |  #3

For me, the third (wider) image works better than the first, as it gives me more of a "this is my country" feel. The sky in the second brings out the fantastic sunset. I rather like the silhouette feel for the elk, though I wonder if there was enough exposure so that slightly brightening the 3rd image would bring out the elk's coat.

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Sep 30, 2005 14:15 |  #4

Thanks for the input guys. I have about 15 photos of this elk on my hard drive. These three were my favorites. I had enough time to try lots of different shots. I used my 17-40, 50 mm, and 100-400 when photographing this guy. I wanted to get as much of the sunset as possible, but still keep the elk as the main subject in the photo. I think #1 does that best.


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Sep 30, 2005 14:23 as a reply to  @ RbnDave's post |  #5

Amazing photos. Great colour in the clouds. :D


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Sep 30, 2005 14:37 |  #6

I love the colour, simply beautiful shots. I really like both the 2nd and 3rd shots.


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Sep 30, 2005 15:00 as a reply to  @ Mitcon's post |  #7

Very nice photo's

I like the deer in number one and the beautifull sky in number two.
Don't you have a photo with these two combined ?




  
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Sep 30, 2005 16:07 |  #8

Nice silhouete of the elk, and sunset too. I should have waited til sunset and get some silhouete shot of the elk when i was there.


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Sep 30, 2005 16:07 |  #9

You have some great shots, Dave. I'm looking forward to more from your trip.


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Sep 30, 2005 17:54 |  #10

Very nice series of shots, all are well composed and exposed. Each photograph has something to offer. I like them all.


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Sep 30, 2005 23:54 |  #11

Wonderful colours.. I really like them!




  
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Oct 01, 2005 06:59 as a reply to  @ skade's post |  #12

very nice.




  
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Oct 01, 2005 07:06 |  #13

Great shots, Love them all, but #1 does it for me.

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Oct 01, 2005 08:45 |  #14

These are all beautiful!


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Oct 01, 2005 13:33 |  #15

Thanks again everyone. I'm glad the elk hung around long enough for me to try several compositions.


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