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Young Bull Elk

Young Bull Elk

A young bull elk in Rocky Mtn NP Colorado with antlers in velvet.

A young bull elk in Rocky Mtn NP Colorado with antlers in velvet.
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Canon EOS 5D

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 640 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 400/1

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Aug, 2016

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624

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Awards

People's Choice in In Velvet Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+18

Top Choice

+4

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