Too Close!

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• wishnugaruda (16652)
• [2008-11-16 9:34]

Hi Evelynn,
hey hey - what a moment, I'm amazed.
I think I would have run away when this big one would come closer this way ... respect, you made a fantastic shot, I love it, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• pvs (13835)
• [2008-11-16 9:34]

Hi Evelynn,

A great capture and a great note to read,yeah you have to be carefull with these giants,thanks for sharing this action,

Paul

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• vanderschelden (30145)
• [2008-11-16 9:38]

Hello Evelynn,
Quite a splash...
Difficult to tell whether this is an intimidation or a charge...
You know the answer.
A fascinating image. You definitey had the shot...
TFS
Annick

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• nglen (32186)
• [2008-11-16 9:41]

Hi Evelynn . Fantastic what a bit of luck to have got a shot wth so much action . So Rick will have to come up with a good one to beat this. enjoyes reading the notes. well done tFs.
Nick..

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• estival (6111)
• [2008-11-16 9:44]

Una foto molta dinamica! Complimenti!

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

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• speccini (239)
• [2008-11-16 9:45]

Hi Evelynn,

An impressive photo and an interesting note to understand the situation. TFS

Stephan

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• Lith (58)
• [2008-11-16 9:47]

Awesome picture and wonderful that none of you got hurt! :) I like how you were able to get all of the spray he kicked up in that surprise shot.

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• carper (8424)
• [2008-11-16 10:43]

marvelous what an action Evelynn,
a good speed hee, the camer job is great here, good details and very nice capture, another good wild shot here, have anice day.
regard jaap

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• Vinster (527)
• [2008-11-16 11:05]

Hi Evelynn
Definitely a more dangerous set of antlers than the ones I have posted today! A great action shot, especially as you suggest it was taken by pure luck rather than judgement. The splashing water really shows the power of this animal.
Kind Regards
Vinny
PS - perhaps a good alternative title would be 'Moose on the Loose'! ;p

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• bobair (5162)
• [2008-11-16 11:08]

Hi Evelynn,
you know a little friendly competition can go a long ways but a shot of this sort has got to be very tough to be better or at least match!I like every thing I see about this capture and even I would be hard-pressed to get a photo such as this one.If it isn't a trump card,it is damned close!Wow!I love TrekNature and it's fine photographers as you and Rick are two of my favorite photogs.Thanks for making my dull Sunday a sunny Sunday as this is the sort of photo I live to see. Bob

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• PeterZ (17620)
• [2008-11-16 11:08]

Hello Evelynn,
What an adventure! You got to spend something for a good photo. But it was worth it. The result is sensational.
Fantastic photo in great sharpness and a perfect composition. Very impressive.
The life of a photographer can be hard.
Regards,
Peter

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2008-11-16 11:32]

Hello Evelynn

There was an old saying around here years ago.
Q:How do you stop a charging moose?
A:Take away it's credit cards.
This is a very dramatic image,and surely must have been an adrenaline rush.
Excellent capture of this display.
The lighting is well handled with lovely colour.
Super clarity.
Funny but I wish I was there to see this.
TFS

Wolf

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• olivierd (125)
• [2008-11-16 11:50]

Dear Evelyn
One more great picture.Amazing moment.
Regards
Olivier

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• eliz (1535)
• [2008-11-16 12:01]

beautiful photographic moment and beautiful story :)

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• fragman (17623)
• [2008-11-16 12:42]

great capture, TFS Ori

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2008-11-16 13:42]
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Hi Evelynn

OK - I admit it - I am SOOO jealous of this shot. Fantastic action shot - superb timing. I have never been to moose habitat at the right time to get good antlers :(

James

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• Silvio2006 (41440)
• [2008-11-16 13:44]

Hi Evelynn, fantastic action shoot, splendid timing, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• cicindela (8635)
• [2008-11-16 14:44]

Hello Evelynn!
You were very lucky to see such great animal in such great moment! Picture is very "mobile", watching it I feel like looking at alive creature :)
Nothing to add, very good work!
Greetings,
Radomir

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-11-16 15:56]

Hi Evelyn,

I love both the picture and your notes. An amazing shot and an amazing way to get it! He must have been beating that water hard to get such splashes. Love those antlers. Can't wait to see what Rick posts to try to beat this one.

Jane

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• eqshannon (27921)
• [2008-11-16 16:57]

This is an award winner..I know of two local papers and their editors who wold have loved this one Ev...as a matter of fact..I am going to keep this one on my docket for next spring...while they are around all year..and I have friends who sent kids to school with 45 mags in a rural area of bush south of Fairbanks...not for bear but for these...and in AK...well...wilderness, nature and all...it is a different and much more serious story...by the way she lives in Eugene sometimes..and mostly in Bend, but her still liviing parents are in Lincoln City..almost all of my Mountain Wilderness extended family are in Oregon..and as a matter of fact..so are many of my relatives..in Sherman County graves..and a couple in the Dalles!
Bob

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• CeltickRanger (15179)
• [2008-11-16 17:25]

hello Evelynn

at this moment that i am viewing this moose action shot,
this is TN's best image, WOW ! what a great action shot
with a superb focus, great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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• marhowie (302)
• [2008-11-16 19:23]

Great action capture Evelynn!!
I think you're one up on Rick with this one :)
Howard

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• Heaven (6060)
• [2008-11-16 23:28]

Hi Evelynn!

No need to try to do better, it's already perfect and so exciting! The picture and the wonderful story you tell us in your notes make this an outstanding posting. I thought that sometimes I take too many risks when I search for my rock formations in wild river beds, but I realize that wildlife photographers live dangerous moments, too. That fellow would have hurt you badly...

Thank you for having shared this great adventure with us.

Kind regards

Markus

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• Nephrotome2 (2129)
• [2008-11-16 23:58]

Very risky action. Rare shot. The result is outstanding.
Don't try that too often!
TFS
JM

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• wuta (2142)
• [2008-11-17 11:04]

Hello Evelynn , A Beautifull capture from moose , great compositie light sharpnes colours and the drops , tfs ,Greetings Teunie .

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• pirate (3215)
• [2008-11-17 12:15]

Hi
that's real life!
congrat for the picture
tfs
tom

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• horia (14904)
• [2008-11-17 12:52]

Hi Evelynn

I see inter-continent photographer challanges are the fassion this season :) I follwed you's with Rick with great enthusiasm and i love the quality of the photos you both have been exhibiting.

This is indeed a magnificent capture!
The timing...should i even mention :) I'm stunned of how well you captured this in terms of sharpness, focus and exposure! The full-fontal POV is also impressive and the emotion it strucks the viewer with is fantastic.
There is simply nothing...no nit to pick on here. A royal flush :)

BRAVOOO and TFS
Horia

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• MartinL (0)
• [2008-11-17 15:07]

Evelynn,

What a powerful shot! That's a great story and hey, you've got a shot to go along with it! Very well done. This is what great memories are made out of. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-11-17 17:53]
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Hello Evelynn,
Well anything I have would pale in comparison, my friend this is an outstanding capture with amazing action well captured. Just when I think I understand animals they do something unusual, I would of thought this bull would have minded you being around at all until rut. I saw this last night but couldn't get back to you as I was called out to work. But tonight I just had to pass along Kudos and say how great this is, I will still post my bull moose when I get a break and I'm home long enough, lol.
Rick

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• manyee (21052)
• [2008-11-17 22:47]

This is a fantastic shot, Evelynn.
And what a great story.
With this kind of tantrum, I certainly would not argue with him.
Good thing you and Jerry were able to escape safely. : )
So much action! Sp expressive!
A wonderful shot indeed.
TFS. : )

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• John_F_Kennedy (3562)
• [2008-11-18 3:25]

What a moment!!! A wonderful composition in the picture. Very good colours. Good work.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-11-18 7:16]

Incredible story, great shot and a striking image! Well done, well done, well done! A classic! Congratulations Evelynn!

Mario

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• mlgb (121)
• [2008-11-18 9:49]

How wonderful to capture that moment and the story is as great as the picture!

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• NinaM (6596)
• [2008-11-18 10:04]

Hello Evelynn, I was first to comment on your picture but my critique got erased! Anyway, I just want to add to the others, this is a fabulous shot. I read your story and wow! You made this shot without knowing, isn't life fantastic? Thanks a lot for this post,

Francine

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-11-18 12:56]

Hi Evelynn,
what a fine capture of this charging Moose!
That must have been VERY scary! :-)
Superb movement and action.
Very good sharpness.
Excellent composition.

Incredible work!

Joe

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2008-11-18 15:29]

Hi Evelynn,
Excellent action shot of this gorgeous animal which is completely missing here in the UK but which I am very familiar with where I come from. Excellent capture of action showing clearly the important parts of the head but still lots of splashing water. Good composition, sharp details of the Moose and great lighting.
TFS
Pekka

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• lovenature (5067)
• [2008-11-18 19:23]

Yee Haa...what a story Evelynn. Photography can be so exciting, you really captured an excellent action shot here. Plus the story that goes along with this image is really great. Bravo Evelynn, well done.
TFS Janice

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• mbasil (3304)
• [2008-11-19 0:35]
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Aha, I recognize my favorite lake, Eveynn. So, let me get this right, you had your camera on a tripod, this guy charged, you snapped a picture, then grabbed the tripod and ran? You don't remember snapping the picture. Of course, with a 1/2000 you could have been running away at top speed and still come out with a clear shot. But, since the horizon is so level, my hunch is it had to be solidly on the tripod. Reflexes of steel, I'd say. Amazing.
Mike

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• efsus (3210)
• [2008-11-19 13:43]

Merhaba Evelynn,
Oldukça etkileyici heyecan dolu bir kare. Kıyıya doğru suyu coşturarak gelen yetişkin, güzel bir geyik fotoğrafı olmuş. Emeğine sağlık.

Hüseyin

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• cataclysta (5468)
• [2008-11-21 8:55]

Hi Evelynn
Fantastic, dynamic photo. First of all great moment. I also like the note very much ;-)
Best wishes
TFS
Krzysztof

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• goutham_ramesh (10360)
• [2008-11-23 7:29]

Wow
Excellent action shot, love the composition here and freeze of the moment.
TFS
Goutham R

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• pierrefonds (4891)
• [2008-11-25 13:28]

Hi Evelynn,

You have capured well the expression of power of moose charging you in the water. The point of view is showing the details of the action. The subject is well framed. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nie day.

Pierre

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• uleko (2823)
• [2008-11-26 1:54]

Hello Evelynn,
Wow, what a superb capture of this Moose swimming towards you!! It must have been quite scary! A great moment showing fine details and I like the splashes making it very dramatic!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• SunToucher (10175)
• [2008-12-01 3:59]

Wow, this is a real stunner. The agression of the moos is so well captured. I am sure that you an Jerry were slighly shaking when you saw him comming running at you. The accidental release of the shutter certainly resulted in a awesome moment.
TFS,
Niek

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• AnimalExplorer (66)
• [2008-12-03 14:35]

You were definitely at the right place right time, This is really fantastic with the young bull at a raging momment, he needs to settle down and get a girl friend.
Paul :)

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• rousettus (12835)
• [2008-12-04 14:19]

Hi Evelynn,
I visited again your great portfolio, now. This is one of the best posts of yours. wonderful capture for beautiful moose. Great action shot when it across the river. Congratulations indeed. Focus, POV, timing and composition wonderful. Water droplets also perfect and supply richness.
Thanks for sharing. best wishes
Ahmet

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• LCannon (3093)
• [2008-12-07 7:53]

My heart is beating fast just imagining the flight into the trees! What a great action shot, however accidental it was, glad you saved the camera! Well done.

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• sranjan (4012)
• [2008-12-19 7:58]

Dear Evelynn,
What an action shot of bull moose ! I appreciate the aggression & splash. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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• CatherineD (6667)
• [2008-12-23 12:20]

Hi Evelynn,
Very impressive shot and story! I like very well the colors and the wildness of the moose. Congratulations,
Catherine

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• avibram (120)
• [2009-05-04 4:01]

Evelynn now thats a lot of MOOSE charging at you ,How's your andrenelin level.
You have to risk a lot today to get something different and special

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• keldermt (179)
• [2009-07-26 21:49]

Impressive shot, Evelynn - thanks for sharing such a spectacular Montana Moment! - Kelly