Elk Bugle by sunlightpix

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09-OCT-2008

Elk Bugle

A bull elk takes no notice of the snow; his attention is entirely focused on mating.
He bugles to establish his dominance over other males and to impress the females with his fitness.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
1/30s f/3.7 at 88.8mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	09-Oct-2008 16:10:14
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ50
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	88.8 mm
Exposure Time	1/30 sec
Aperture	f/3.7
ISO Equivalent	100
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Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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Exposure Program	program (2)
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Iris Maybloom (irislm)		25-May-2009 22:58
This bull elk is definitely goal oriented. Great image and great explanation of this male behavior!!

sunlightpix		23-Apr-2009 20:57
Yes, Phil this is the same bull elk. And I like how the tree branches echo his antlers.

Phil Douglis		23-Apr-2009 20:46
I think this is the same elk that appears in my "Summons" image athttp://www.pbase.com/pnd1/image/104710886 As you pointed out, the object of his call appears faintly at the far right of my image. It is amazing how two photographers, shooting the same animal over a similar time frame, can make two such completely different images. Your elk is full of voice, while the same elk in my shot seems to be watching and waiting for an answer to his call.

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