Moose Couple In Fall Colors

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Description

This image was taken about 3 months ago in Grand Teton National Park on my Fall colors trip. The colors were just starting to peak 0in different areas around the park and my goal was to shoot wildlife during peak Fall colors. I was lucky enough to happen on a medium sized male moose, along with a female and her yearling. In this shot the yearling was off eating while mom and the male were contemplating what happens next.

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Is the OOF left side of the image a distraction when comparing it to the right side of the image?
Is it too busy?
Do the colors seem about right?

Technical Details

Nikon Z8, 100-400mm lens, ISO 2000, 270mm, F/7.1, Manual exposure, 1/80 second. I had to shoot them while they were not moving. Hand held.


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Dave - excellent image! Beautiful young moose and great fall colours. The centering works well here. Nice detail in that dark fur
Well-done! No nits from me…

Didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it, and IMO it’s not an issue.

Very nice capture!

I really like this, David! The colours are very nice and the moose are perfectly framed by the foliage and because the OOF area on the left acts as part of the framing it isn’t obtrusive in the least. Nicely done, IMO.

I’ll admit I didn’t even notice the cow in the thumb. I was mesmerized by the decorations all around. No way it’s too busy for me. Looks like a magical jungle… I don’t see many photos of these in such a colorful tangled mess. Love it.

Great environment & wonderful subject ! I may increase the contrast a touch in the standing Moose.

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