King of His Domain

© Michael G. Marshall

King of His Domain

Uploaded: November 23, 2011

Description

Bull Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 560, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 23, 2011

Superb capture of this big guy. Excellent color and details. Perfect! #1425195

Gord MacEachern November 23, 2011

Superb indeed Michael, just an excellent capture!!! #9826436

Jack Gaskin November 23, 2011

Very Majestic the King of all he Surveys .
Wondering what kind of shape he's in now that the Rut is done. Some of the Winners are so exhausted by defending the Harem & breeding at every opp. that they don't survive the process or fall victim in YS to the Wolves & Bears.

Jack #9826502

Lynn M. Whitt November 23, 2011

Beautiful tones and capture... #9826605

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 23, 2011

Wonderful details in this great capture, Michael. #9826666

Monnie Ryan November 23, 2011

Terrific detail and color, Michael! #9826718

Alan L. Borror November 23, 2011

Beautiful wildlife image,Michael. #9826772

Jack Ryan November 23, 2011

Handsome fella...excellent image. #9826821

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 23, 2011

magnificent animal and capture! #9826901

Jill Odice level-classic November 23, 2011

This is a beautiful image! It must have been a thrill to see him close up!Happy Thanksgiving Michael :-) #9826929

Gregory R. Gaskin November 23, 2011

Wonderful photo of what I would assume to be the dominant elk in the area. #9827405

Michael G. Marshall November 23, 2011

Thank you Tammy, Gord, Jack G, Lynn, RJ, Monnie, Alan, Jack R, Stefania, Jill and Gregory for your kind feedback! This bull had a large harem and no other bulls were in site during the hour I observed them. Michael #9827851

Bill Houghton November 26, 2011

Michael, this is a great shot of the elk. It has good sharpness and detail. You did a great job capturing it. Have a great weekend, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography
#9832065

Michael G. Marshall November 28, 2011

Thanks for your positive feedback, Bill. I appreciate it! Michael #9835742

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 30, 2011

Regal for sure. #9839241

Michael G. Marshall November 30, 2011

Thanks Emile! Rocky Mountain National Park is a great place to shoot Elk. I appreciate your feedback! Michael #9839908

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