The following photos were taken with a Canon 40-D with Canon 500mmF4 L lens and 1.4x extender.
Bull Bugles As Cow Turns Away
Dominant Bull (9x8) BuglesOn another positive note, it seems that serious interest in photographing the elk herd is increasing rapidly. Only a few short years ago, it was a rarity to see the long, top end lenses deployed on Winslow Hill, but they were there in plenty this year. In fact I probably saw more in two weeks this year, than I have in the previous ten years added together. This indicates that contrary to statements from naysayers that the Pennsylvania Wilds Program is a failure, that it is in fact succeeding in attracting visitors from a wider area, and also drawing more serious photographers.
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17 comments:
Great captures!
Willard: What a wonderful rack that bull carries.
yes sirree
I have been enjoying your Elk photo for camera critters, and this week they are wonderful.
Fantastic shots Willard!
I'd love to make a trip there. I'm thinking I wouldn't get a very good photo cause I've nowhere near the lens to get a shot that far. :)
Hi Willard..
Great pictures and I'm glad to hear more interest is being shown.. one thing I noticed on this bull that I've not noticed before is those backward facing tines at the top of the antlers.. do all bulls have them?
Wonderful photos and great news!
Very interesting post, they are beautiful and glorious!
Happy Camera critters
purrs and always love
Luna
excellent shots, as always! I enjoy your blog very much, keep up the good work.
He's a beauty! Glad to hear that people are taking an interest, it's an important step in protecting all the wonderful animals on our planet.
Calico Contemplations
Wonderful shots Willard.
Glad they are beginning to use the camera these days.
Pics all sorted, Now to start Posting.lol.
Excellent images of the dominant bull, Willard. Thanks for sharing and keeping us abreast of happenings with the elk herd.
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Great shots Willard!!!!! Great article! It seems that the elk heard is being micro managed, maybe they should just leave them alone for a few years. NO HUNT!!!!!!!!
Fantastic photos Willard! You can always capture the mood! I guess he isn't sexy enough for her...
This is just outstanding. I can imagine that my heart would be beating like crazy if I were to see one of these magnificent creatures in person!
Thank you very much Willard for popping over and leaving me you answer.... The backward facing tine looks as if it could do much damage...
I look forward to your next posting my friend... I think I learn more from yours and Coy's blogs than any others... I have also questioned my actions in the past concerning 'poaching' even if the games was small compaired to yours. I now prefer pointing a camera at wildlife than shooting anyday... :O)
Great photo's Willard!
I would love to come and take pictures of the Elk there one day!!
But till then I will have to enjoy your photo's! Which I do very much!!
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