Continuing alphabetically with my "5" Star Photos we come to Elk. Elk can be easily found in places like Yellowstone National Park in the US and Banff and Jasper National Parks in Canada. In these kinds of places where they are protected and plentiful it is fairly easy to get close. In places where hunting is allowed you are lucky to get a glimpse from 100 yards before they run away.
But, getting close doesn't come without its dangers. So, in the Parks, it is important to respect these very large mammals. Bulls can kill. Interestingly, the safer time to photograph Bulls is April through August when their antlers are growing and covered with velvet. During this time the Bulls are very careful not to damage their antlers. Once they start shedding their velvet, I keep a further distance away.
Today's photo comes from Yellowstone National Park. September is a great time because you make get to hear, see, or photograph one "bugling."
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