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Crowned King

Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park

9 total reviews 
Comment from CREZart


Outstanding Kathy. Can't find anything at all that I would change. Other than my being there as well :) You have great focus, composition and just a minimal amount of background blur. The soft colors are all working in unison and complimentary to each other. Love it, I can definitely see this one hanging on the wall.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank you - I heartwarmingly appreciate your enthusiastic / supportive review tagged with an extra star to brighten my day. :o)
Comment from suffolkbrian


Bet you got to see to much judging by your comments kathy,that aside its a powerfull wildlife image and would have been good in a wildlife contest,good one...Brian

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thanks Brian - kind regards, Kathy
reply by suffolkbrian on 01-Nov-2024
    you are welcome
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Great shot and notes Kathy, about this incredibly lucky Bull Elk in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Love your sharp focus on the eye in this action shot. Great texture of the fur and trees. The DOF clarity and those antlers are incredible. I like your composition showing where he is headed. Great natural colours and a real nature image and story. Great job and thanks for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thanks Mark - I appreciate your time to take and look and offer this kind review.
Comment from Lynnmarie2


They are impressive animals. That rack is truly a site to behold up close. Nice capture, detail, focus and framing all nice. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Lynn
Comment from helvi2


Hi Kathy, I'm still trying to find a moose in the wild! LOL Lucky you, getting to see an elk in the wild. Love the antlers on this guy! I totally understand how you could watch him for hours. I'd want to stay around as long as I could. This guy is so majestic! Love the shot you took of him! I love the fact that all the does laid down when he spoke! That must have been fun to see. Everything about this shot is wonderful! Lighting and focus are awesome but the subject is truly incredible! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Nancy, for taking the time to write this lovely / supportive review. I never tire of watching the Elk - and yes, "Majestic" is the word I often use to describe them.
Comment from avmurray


You take such beautiful photos of animals Kathy, and this one is no exception. You have pictured this bull elk so well, and I especially like that you have given him room to move into. The elk is also standing out from the lovely background in an excellent way.

The photo is of course also pin sharp showing truly clear and well defined details in every part of the animal. The colors look nice and natural and the exposure is spot on.

The format is perfect, and it is indeed a god flow and balance in the composition. This is a truly lovely and well taken nature shot, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Annie, for this wonderful compliment as well as the extra star to brighten my day - I love taking pictures of the wildlife (hopefully that shows in my images).
reply by avmurray on 04-Nov-2024
    You are more than welcome Kathy.
Comment from nikman


Reckon I would like to follow him to find lovely females, but do not whisper that to my wife! Your fine and full composition gives us an enjoyable look at that impressive animal. Well taken!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank You
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very interesting story that goes along with this beautiful visual presented here. Composition, shades, tones, and angle captures this majestic elk perfectly. Very nicely done thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Thank you
Comment from alaskapat


This could certainly be on the cover of a wildlife or big game magazine.
What a beautiful capture of the majestic Elk . He is perfectly Placed within the frame and standing out proudly from this grassy field with the evergreens .
Well focused, nice , clear image with perfect exposure bringing forward natural colors and tones..
well defined subject with a beautiful face and that clear eye, well composed and presented!
This is such a pleasure to view Kathy, looks professional to me!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
    Pat, thank you for this wonderful compliment that is supported with that extra star to brighten my day.