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Spring is Estes Colorado - Elk growing the racks

Spring is Estes Colorado - Elk growing the racks

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Apr, 2014

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Behind The Lens

Location

Estes Park, Co

Time

Afternoon

Lighting

Cloudy, snowy

Equipment

Canon 7D, 500mm f.4

Inspiration

It was spring, and we were driving in the park looking for wildlife. An unusual gentle snow starting falling. The elk were out a little in the distance and my wife and I sat behind trees waiting for the elk to get closer so that we could capture the magic of his herd of elk.

Editing

warming filter

In my camera bag

Canon, 5D, 7D, 600mm f.4, 500mm f.4, 300mm 2.8, 100mm 2.8

Feedback

Patience an bad luck we were hoping for flowery spring weather. You just have to be ready for anything!

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