Moose bull in the Wasatch Mountains – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Yesterday while photographing a singing male Black-headed Grosbeak I heard a splash in the creek I was sitting next to and a bull Moose dropped into my view. After pointing him out I attempted to take a few photos of the bull Moose.
The willows are very thick in the area. I am not surprised that I didn’t see him until he walked into the creek and out in the open. The water in the creek is running high and loud so I couldn’t hear him moving through the willows either.
Most of the time the Moose had his back to me and about all I could do was take butt shots. For a few brief moments though he turned his head towards the east and gave me a lovely profile view. I didn’t realize until after taking photos of him that I had out of focus vegetation in front of his muzzle.
Oh well, any day I find and can photograph a Moose is a good day.
This bull Moose looks so much healthier than the last one I found in the Wasatch Mountains which appeared to have a severe tick infestation. The coat on the Moose that I found yesterday was shiny and his eyes looked clear.
Even though I only had this Moose in view for a minute I was delighted to see him. As large as these animals are it is amazing how quickly they can seem to disappear in their preferred habitats.
Life is good.
Mia
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What a wonderful sight! Awesome capture Mia!
I am always amazed at how stealthy large animals can be.
Wonderful photograph!
Thank you for this marvellous shot of a majestic beast.