This bull was photographed on October 2 in the Madison River, Yellowstone. He was with a few cows and they posed well for the photographers. It is always nice when the cooperate by getting in the river, climbing the banks and posing so you can shoot all sides.He didn't have much to say and was not very worried about his cows making us wonder about the rut. We went onto West Yellowstone for dinner and on the way back there was another bull in the same meadow. It was getting dark but we set up and prepared to shoot just in case the action started. Neither had much to say and this guy approached the other bull but they were not interested in each other meaning the rut had ended.
You will see more from this shoot as they provided some of the best photo opportunities of elk on the trip. Two years ago we spent many hours in this area as there was numerous herds and many bulls with plenty of action.
During the trip I shot around 4500 photos, many have been deleted or will be, but there has to be a few good ones in there to keep me busy for sometime. Bears were on short demand this trip also, we seen five grizzlies and two black bear but many did not give us the chance to shoot.
I would like to thank those of you that kept coming back day after day and for the comments. I would have liked to replied to them but we didn't often have Internet and when we did time was short. We would be up and out before dark, stay out until after dark and then try and find food between 9 and 10 at night. Then is was time to download cards, charge batteries, shower and try and get some sleep.
9 comments:
Great shot Brad. Like the colors and eye contact.
Well captured Brad. Thank you for your comment. I'll guess we both think that it is interesting to see something that is not in our daily life. So for me your blog is great. Keep up the good work :-)
Another great photo..Looks like Beautifull Country out there...
Magnificent! So glad to see you back with your family and look forward to seeing your photos. Wow, 4500? How wonderful. I always remember meeting a man on our journey up to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton, and him saying to us to be prepared to take lots and lots of photographs. He was right. I think in a week we must have taken over a thousand. Grand photos Brad, such a thrill to see all these beautiful animals you've been taking, truly magnificent photographs.
Impressive! It's shots like these I'll see while I'm flyfishing the rivers up in the Rockies and I won't dare to put the rod down to reach over for the camera because they will bolt... it's amazing they will stay posed for you... incredible photograph... congrats.
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat
Outstanding, Brad. All the images!
Of course the Latest is one for the ages. And when Ken commends you, you better believe it. He's the best! ;)
Cheers, Klaus
That is a classic shot, Brad. A beautiful bull, good lighting, good background and in the river, too. What more can one ask.
I have been following your trip with interest and have enjoyed what you posted to date, although I didn't comment as I thought your internet time might be limited.
I am looking forward to seeing more images.
This photograph is awesome. Everything is just perfect.
Probably one of the best shots I've seen on your site. Good job.
Will
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