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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-22
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A700, Sony 300mm F2.8 G, Digital RAW 200, bean bag
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): annick vanderschelden's favourites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-23 2:23
Viewed: 956
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yesterday afternoon I was out for a walk and tried to make some birdcaptures,although I saw a lot,they were not interested in the photographer,however on my way back (driving in car) I met this young bull moose and he was more coorporative,I made loads of pictures before I went home,while the moose still stayed around,hope you like this youngster,have a nice weekend,

Some facts of the antlers of the moose (wikipedia):

The male will drop its antlers after mating season in order to conserve energy for the winter. A new set of antlers will then regrow in the spring. Antlers take three to five months to fully develop, making them one of the fastest growing organs in the world. They initially have a layer of skin called felt which is shed off once the antlers become fully grown. Immature bulls may not shed their antlers for the winter but instead retain them until the following spring.
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Hi Paul,

Very impressive capture of Moose (or Elk) in the wild. Though the action has been completely frozen the feeling of movement has been well retained. Good composition and colours, sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3840 W: 190 N: 11430] (35227)
  • [2008-05-23 6:46]

Hello Paul,
Idon't know how many times I have hoped to capture this animal from the car, but have never been lucky enough to get as close a shot as this. The composition and pose among the trees is great and so is the POV where this young bull exposes himself completely.
BTW, when I worked as a translator, I found that the European sub-species is called an Elk, whereas the N. American is the Moose.
TFS this fine shot and betterluck with the birds next time!
Ivan

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 32 N: 1220] (3742)
  • [2008-05-23 7:21]

Hi Paul,
Excellent capture of this moose.Sharpness,clear details,timing and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Paul,
Long time no see! ;0)! What a superb capture! I never had the opportunity to see this animal in the wild and I envy people like you who have this chance! That must have been an impressive encounter! I like this dynamic picture with great details, exposure and composition. Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Paul, splendid composition with wonderful moose in great pose, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32334)
  • [2008-05-23 12:32]

Hi paul. You have captured a picture of this fine looking animal with the sense of movement. good detail and natural colours in the rough looking coat. all with warm colours. well done TFS. Interesting notes too.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

Schitterende plaat, Paul!
Zeer mooi licht! Heel scherp en toch merk je dat het beest in beweging is...
Al even goed is het decor. Veel werk om dat in elkaar te zetten:-)
Nee, echt waar...heel mooi.
Annick

Hi Paul,
A lovely capture of this beautiful moose. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-05-24 3:19]

Hi Paul

An excellent capture. Good detail and exposure. Expertly done.

James

I am in Vancouver - middle of the night - jetlag!!

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-26 10:39]

Hello Paul

What a wonderful specimen.The lighting is well done.
Excellent clarity with sharp focus and details.
Wonderful POV.
The composition looks great.
TFS


Rob

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