Bull Elk

[Steve Canuel]

40D, 1-400L @ 260mm, f5.6, 1/400s, ISO 1600, +1/3 EC, tripod mount.

[Robert Amoruso]

Image design just right. Agree on the treeline Steve but it is what it is. The elk looks great and the head position fine. Body position definitely shows him walking so that is portrayed well. Grasses are pleasing background.

[Fabs Forns]

Very peaceful scene that looks somewhat washed out to me? The grass and body of the bull seems too light, bt of course, I was not there.

[Steve Maxson]

I like the walking pose, the light, sharpness, colors, and patterns in the vegetation - lots for the eye to explore. I see what you mean about the tree line - the light green area in the ULC tends to draw my eye away from the more interesting parts of the image. If you were in the mood, you might try quick-masking some trees to that spot. :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very lovely composition and the grasses add a lot to this pleasing capture and a great elk specimen. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[Nate Chappell]

Looks really good to me Steve, I like the colors and comp here.

[Steve Canuel]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. Fabs, you may be right about the washed out look. Did a little selective darkening and it came out a little more to my liking.