The Moose Paddle

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This shot was taken several years ago in northern Colorado. That trip was the first time I had ever seen a moose. I have shots of moose with larger antlers and other classic moose shots but this remains one of my favorites from the trip. I like the movement, the splashing water and the vegetation hanging from his mouth.

Please tell me what you see that will make it even better. :slight_smile:

Any pertinent technical details:

This crop is the full width of the original but 16x9 to emphasize the length and movement.
Canon 7D (version 1), Tamron 150-600 G1 @ 600mm
1/1000, f7.1, ISO 1250
Processed in Lightroom

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Spectacular… I am not sure if I have seen a swimming image of a Moose ever…

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Thanks, Dan. I have a few from that trip. But although I’ve now been on many moose trips, I’ve not seen one swim like that again. In the water, yes, but not swimming.

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Excellent, Terri. I like the aspects you mentioned and exposure and focus are perfect. The effort being exerted comes across very well.

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Great action and wonderful shot !
I love the light and splashes too. The guy must be exerting very much as the water droplets / vapor coming out of nose-trills.
Won’t change a thing !

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Thanks to all of you for your kind words. :slight_smile:

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Excellent comp. Water and splash are quite pleasing.

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I can see why you like it Dan… Excellent action captured in great light with a complimentary background color. No nits from me.

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Really nice image. Thanks for sharing this beauty

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