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Animation – Munching Elk

By photographer | Published December 13, 2012

I have been playing around with sequences of pictures I have taken in the past, to make some interesting, funny gif animations to entertain nature lovers.

These particular pictures were taken of Elk lounging around in Yeloowstone National Park in the fall season.

What do you think?

 

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Coyote – Yellowstone National Park

By photographer | Published December 10, 2012

CoyoteI dont know why anyone would find this beautiful animal ‘scary’ or a nuisance. I have seen coyotes up close and they are beautiful, bold and independent animals.

All qualities admired in humans but not in animals by the conventional mindset.

The pictures were shot in waning daylight… almost dusk in the Fall season, when the Coyote is active and blends in so well with his/her environment that isolating the animal from the grassland is very challenging. I think if I had my current gear… (Nikon D800 + Sigma 50-500 OS Lens) I would have better shots. The Sigma 120-400 OS on a Nikon D300 shows its limitations here. The Sigma 50-500 is a totally different beast: tack sharp and heavy glass that will keep you shooting.

More pictures when you continue.

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