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BULL ELK Bull Elk during the rut at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado Cervus canadensis,Elk Click/tap to enlarge

BULL ELK

Bull Elk during the rut at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado

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    travismorhardt
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    This photo is sharp and clear, but appears to be a touch over-exposed. The light in the background is harsh, and the detail on the bull is a little faded. Also, some minor composition errors are present, in that the feet of the bull and the antlers, which so many people like to see bull elk for, are cut off. I noticed that this photo was taken at a focal length of 171 mm. Perhaps a smaller focal length would have allowed a full view of the elk in its entirety.

    Just some things to think of on your next trip :)     Posted 10 years ago

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The Elk

The elk or wapiti is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and Eastern Asia. This animal should not be confused with the still larger moose to which the name "elk" applies in British English and in reference to populations in Eurasia.

Elk range in forest and forest-edge habitat, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year. Males also engage in.. more

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  • Canon EOS REBEL T3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO2500
  • 171mm