Peek A Boo

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Peek A Boo
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Copyright: Kathy Meader (writerscrawlz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 2 N: 588] (1931)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-04
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-10 12:11
Viewed: 314
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is another photo of the large bull moose that I played with over the weekend. Although they do have the tendency to become violent, I listened to my gut and stayed with him. He played small games with me, and every so often, he'd snack on a few leaves. Other than my camera, I had nothing else with me...I wondered if a trekking stick could be mistaken for a rifle, so rather than find out the hard way, I took my chances.

I know it had to be around a hundred degrees that afternoon, and like most animals, he wanted the shade. I noticed how his size clearly intimidates other animals because as he and I spent time together, I had the sense something else was stalking me. I never saw it (though I'm told there's been a couple of cougars sited here), he merely walked over to an area of high grass, snorted, stamped his hoof a couple of times and whatever it was left in a hurry. I could hear the grass parting as the other animal left. After, and I'm told this is rare, the moose came back to me...almost as if to make sure I was okay.

Although they use water to cool down, this bull stayed in the shade instead. There was a pond about a mile away, but for whatever reason, he stayed here. If I had the opportunity to repeat this experience, I wouldn't think twice. They are truly wonderous creatures.
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To kjpweb: Thank you!writerscrawlz 1 07-10 13:22
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Good description of your encounter and a nice image, too.
Well done!

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1827 W: 2 N: 4700] (17728)
  • [2007-07-10 13:31]

Hi Kathy. What a fine looking animal. he has his eyes on you . you can feel the heat in this picture. good colour with the harsh light you had. very well done TFs. good notes too.
Nick..

Your writing style is as good as your photography. Congratulations on another fine capture.

Bob

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