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Saturday, April 19, 2008

A Close Encounter With A Calf Elk



I encountered this calf on September 29, 2005 on Winslow Hill, near Benezette, Pennsylvania.

Like whitetail deer fawns, calves are spotted at birth but the spots are gone in most cases by mid-August to early September. This calf was completely changed to the winter coat.

This was another case of an animal that had no fear of humans. I was at a strategic spot, waiting for bull elk to appear, when this animal walked up to me. I had the camera attached to a 500mmF4 Canon lens which gave a good head and shoulders portrait at that distance.


Canon 10-D 500mmf4 - 1/30sec. f4 ISO 200


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28 comments:

  1. MicheleApril 19, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Fantastic shot. What a beautiful animal!
    The Rocky Mountain Retreat

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  2. DottieApril 19, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Awww... needs to grow into those ears! But how beautiful!!

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  3. CarlettaApril 20, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    Wow...it looks so gentle - unlike those huge horned elk!
    You were definitely in the right place at the right time.

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  4. KyaniteApril 20, 2008 at 5:17 AM

    I do so enjoy seeing incredible wildlife photo's like yours.
    City living in the UK you don't get to see animals like this.

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    This is a nice shot, Willard. I like it a lot.

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  6. DeeMomApril 20, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    what a beautiful animal

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  7. lv2scpbkApril 20, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    A beautiful animal.

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  8. AndreeApril 20, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Outstanding! What a beauty. No elk here that I know of except on two elk farms. I should go up to one of them and start taking photographs.

    http://meeyauw.blogspot.com/2008/04/camera-critters-cow-love.html

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  9. Stacey OlsonApril 20, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    Great shot Willard, I so enjoy these animals that have not been tainted towards humans yet. Love the goofy look on it's little face. how wonderful.

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  10. storytellerApril 20, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    Wow … your wildlife and flower photos are all spectacular! Makes me a little self-conscious about my candid shot of Molly, my lab … shared today at Small Reflections.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  11. SharonApril 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    What a wonderful catch! It sure is a pretty little feller.

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  12. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 20, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Willard: Very impressive photo of the young Elk. You are in the right spot quite often. Lucky for us.

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  13. Misty DawnSApril 20, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    WOW! WOW! WOW! This is an awesome photo! Oh my gosh, I'm absolutely speechless. This is fantastic beyond words!

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  14. JuliApril 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Wow. I would love to be able to rub the fur on the to of her nose. I bet is soooo soft. Those ears are pretty amazing too.

    My critter is here if you want to check him out.

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  15. Lilli & NevadaApril 20, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Oh my he is gorgeous and look at those beautiful lips he has. Nice shot

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  16. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 20, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    That's a magnificent animal and faboulous image.

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  17. Mom Knows EverythingApril 20, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    What a gorgeous animal!

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  18. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    That's a wonderful photo of an amazing animal.

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  19. threesidesofcrazyApril 20, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    It's broad daylight yet he has that deer caught in the head lights look with those big eyes.

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  20. LApril 20, 2008 at 11:52 PM

    What a fabulous shot!

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  21. KatneyApril 21, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    You have a good touch with animals. Nice portrait.

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  22. AnonymousApril 21, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    A fantastic and very well detailed photo!

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  23. GretchenApril 21, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    As you know, I have a real love for these gentle giants who live just a few miles from me.

    Thanks for the great shot!

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  24. TomApril 21, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    What good job you shot with a camera now.. so trusting and would not have given a sporting chance..

    Tom

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  25. Kerri FarleyApril 21, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, what a Fantastic shot! And a neat experience I am sure!!!

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  26. imacApril 21, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    Cute and fantastic shot Willard.

    Playing catchup,
    Back from Ireland and sorting photos,but the jars are now revealed.

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  27. TravisApril 21, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    Fantastic shot. That is a terrific animal.

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  28. MarvinApril 24, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    He's a winner, Willard, though having no fear of humans is not so good.

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