Massive Bull Elk Bugling in Fall Rut Breeding Season
by Robert C Paulson Jr
Title
Massive Bull Elk Bugling in Fall Rut Breeding Season
Artist
Robert C Paulson Jr
Medium
Photograph - High Resolution Photography
Description
Nothing compares to the magnificence of a stately bull elk in the fall, during rut. Some Native Americans called them Wapiti (which, I’m told, is a Shawnee word meaning “white rump”), and in Europe their equivalent are called stag and red deer. Europeans call our "elk" moose. Whatever you call them, bull elk that strut with 40# antlers held high are magnificent to see any time of the year, and even more amazing when you are within whispering distance. In the October and November their shrill rolling whistle and bugle-like calls can be heard day and night in many mountain areas in western United States and Canada, including the Rocky Mountains and most mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean. They are fun to watch, but make no mistake. In the fall mating season, if you intrude, they may just as soon fight you as another bull. I have had five minutes of that "displeasure," and was fortunate enough to emerge with no antler holes. Unfortunately, I was too busy protecting myself back and forth behind a tree to get good photos. HIGHLY unpredictable fellows. Especially as soon as you think you have them figured out. PHOTO: 38,618.01067-B.
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... FAA Portraits -- 05/05/2019
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April 29th, 2019
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Comments (22)
Anthony Mwangi
Beautifully shot! Amazing photography!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Anthony – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a Like. Glad you enjoyed it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-26-2019
Joan Stratton
Wonderful capture, Robert :) l/f
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Joan – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a Like. Glad you enjoyed it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-26-2019
Sharon McConnell
Robert, a great image indeed of this bull elk, capturing both the strength and beauty of this magnificent animal. Well done! L/F
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Sharon – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a Like. Glad you enjoyed it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-26-2019
Jan Mulherin
Excellent capture!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Jan – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
Anne Gifford
Classic! This is gorgeous. like/f
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Anne – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
Judi Dressler
A gorgeous capture, Robert, of this handsome dude; love your composition too! l/f
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Judi – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
William Tasker
I agree with Tara and Tom. This is an awesome image, beautifully composed and a stunning display of this animal's power. L/F
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
William – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
Tara Turner
this is awesome!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Tara – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
Tom Claud
Awesome wildlife shot, Robert!
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Tom – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-23-2019
Carol Groenen
Wow! Great capture and fun to see!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Carol – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-3-2019
Nicklas Gustafsson
Wow, amazing capture!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Nicklas – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-3-2019
Heidi Fickinger
I can hear this magnificent bull bugling - one of the most eerie, wonderful sounds of my lifetime. Their calls are similar to humpback whales. Much aloha to you.
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Heidi – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-3-2019
Janette Boyd
Beautiful capture! f/l/
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Janette – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-3-2019
Elfriede Fulda
Wonderful capture, majestic comes to mind, a fave Robert
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Elfriede – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art and leave a comment. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-3-2019
Stuart Harrison
Incredible image!
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Stuart – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-1-2019
Debby Pueschel
Robert, this is totally an amazing capture! FLP
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Debby – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. These guys ALWAYS get my smile and heart going. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-1-2019
HH Photography of Florida
Isn't he magnificent? Wonderful capture of this beautiful creature. L/pin
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
HH – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. He was fun to be around. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-1-2019
Torbjorn Swenelius
Awesome! l/f
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Torbjorn – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-1-2019
Mike Dawson
Not often you get to experience thus, nice work
Robert C Paulson Jr replied:
Mike – Thanks for taking the time to review my photo art. Glad you liked it. -- Seeing this great bull's photo always makes me happy. He gave me some great times (over several years). – And I'm still Following your artwork. -- 5-1-2019