Tule Elk

[Dave_Douglass]

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I saw these guys way out in their paddock at the San Lois National Wildlife Refuge recently. They were too far off to get a great shot but I was happy to get this one. Trophies!

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Anything.

Technical Details

Z9, 180-600 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, hand held, 1/640th, 1260mm, ISO 2000, cropped to 3427 x 2598.

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[Bill_Fach]

Dave: Magnificent critters. Looks like there may be a rut battle scar or two showing up. My <1 cent nit is the grass partially obscuring the face of the grazing bull. A tiny bit of AI magic makes it go away. I also note a touch of softness overall almost like an Orton effect which actually makes this more painterly and appealing. Great capture of a magical encounter. >=))>