Elk, Elk, and More Elk

[Red Rabbit]

Since I was recently in Estes Park, Colorado for an art show, a few days before and after the show were spent in Rocky Mountain National Park photographing the rutting elk.  Sometimes the elk cooperated and were close, and other times the bulls and their harems were too far away in the middle of Moraine Park. The Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 adapted to the Fuji GFX 100s was used.  Many of the images suffered from often having to use a high ISO of 6400, but the Denoise in ACR did a reasonable job on mitigation.  

More images may be seen on the website.
https://www.plateaulightphotography.com/New-Work/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park

[Chef]

Great photos of some superb bulls Doug!

[Red Rabbit]

6 hours ago, Chef said:

Great photos of some superb bulls Doug!

Thank you Hector.  That top bull (same one in the third pic) was impressive.

[Coues7777]

Great photography... I have to concur that 1st Pic is my favorite.. thanxs for sharing 

[Viper]

Wow! Great shots!

[azbow]

Awesome pictures that put us right there with you to enjoy some exciting bulls. Thanks Doug

[DUG]

Great photos Doug!! I follow a couple of IG photographers and that 1st and 3rd pic seems to be the big guy this year. It's amazing how those elk take over the town sometimes. 

[Red Rabbit]

On 9/24/2024 at 4:06 AM, DUG said:

Great photos Doug!! I follow a couple of IG photographers and that 1st and 3rd pic seems to be the big guy this year. It's amazing how those elk take over the town sometimes. 

He is the one named Split 5.  He is rumored to have gotten in a fight one night with another large bull with a drop tine.  The droptine had his right beam broken and cows stolen.

[Coach]

Amazing photos, Doug. Your content is one of my favorite things about this site. Thanks for sharing.

[Non-Typical Solutions]

Always amazing photos, thanks for the share..................

[Mocha1545]

Incredible pics. AS always! Thanks for sharing.