Rocky Mountain Bull Elk
By Gene Putney
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ridge, but I could hear him bugling in response to other bulls that were nearby.
With the autumn colors of the leaves for a background, I knew it would be a nice
setting if he decided to make an appearance. Through wishful thinking, he gave
me my opportunity as he charged up the hill to get a better viewpoint to
protect his harem.”
³ Nikon D500, AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, Induro Stealth GTT204
tripod and BHM2s ballhead. Exposure: 1/640 sec., ƒ/5.6, ISO 1250.
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