Bull Moose in Rut season/Autumn feeding on willow plants. That white speck is a piece of willow on his muzzle. The Cow Moose is just a few yards away lying down in the willow. This is the most dangerous time to be near these animals as they are in a highly heighten state watching for other male moose who may try to mate with his female. I had heard later that day, this moose charged and stomp a person who did not heed the warnings of getting too close to this male and female. When photographing wildlife learn as much as you can about their behavior. This will help you to get better photos and to help keep you from hurting the animal or yourself. Never get close enough that you put the animal in fight or flight situation. If the animal seems or appears agitated. You are TOO CLOSE, Back off , use a longer lens. One Final Note, the background is hazy due to a slow burning lightening strike fire at the base of the Teton Mountains.
8 Comments
Charlotte Ottilo 07 Oct 2006
LOLOL...I found myself whispering while i was reading about how dangerous to be so close..LOLOL.. I must have missed this one.. It is so beautiful..warm browns, clear and just well doneJerry 21 Mar 2006
Amazing how his guys coloring fits the surroundings! Outstanding picture Gary!Linda Bertiaux 20 Feb 2006
Fantastic shot. How close were you to this animal?Angela Drysdale 21 Sep 2005
Wonderful lighting and colours. Interesting to learn about wildlife from other continentsHarry Eggens 25 Jan 2004
Real big one you've captured here Gary. Great close-up of the moose. Wonderful light. I met some last July near Anchorage when I was biking a bit around. They were half as big as this one, but came after me at the moment I came to close. Never new I gould bike that fast...lol...They are quiet dangerous indeed I noticed. Best regards HarryMaureen Santina 20 Jan 2004
I actually like the softness of the color. It gives the feel of a late fall day, where everything is muted and dry. Beautiful capture of the moose.Gary Glass 20 Jan 2004
I'll try it Geoff,but this was actually what it looked like, real dry and kind of brown, the sky is kind of hazy because there was a slow fire burning in the background in the Tetons from a lightening strike. This was taken Oct and this region of willows can get real dead lookinggeoffrey semorile 20 Jan 2004
Nice Moose shot Gary, seems a little flat if you tweak it with control L in photo shop it really brings up the color.__geoff