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Matt Hopson
{K:1345} 8/21/2005
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Hi Jim
Great shot.
I once saw one of these guys charge a motorhome.
It was really funny. The driver had stopped right beside a sign that warned people to keep away during the rut.
Apparently neither the driver nor the bull could read.
There was a lot of damage, wish I had my camera back then.
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Kes
{K:18407} 8/21/2005
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Wow! Monster bull, monster rack!
Super shot!
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Gregory McLemore
{K:25295} 8/21/2005
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Splendid trophy capture.
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Paul Lara
{K:80165} 8/21/2005
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That's too funny, Jim! Does he have an agent? ;)
I like how the dead tree behind him has similar structure to his rack, and leads right into it.
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Dave Stacey
{K:117717} 8/21/2005
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He must have been very proud of that rack, Jim, and you must be very proud of this gorgeous photo! A stunning wildlife shot!
Dave.
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 8/21/2005
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A fabulous shot of a magnificent animal, Jim!! He certainly is a poser!
Best regards, Chris
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sam khosravifard
{K:16153} 8/21/2005
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so great! nice shot and nice subject
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Ellen Smith
{K:14418} 8/21/2005
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What kind of perfume do you use that could explain his come here big boy look.
Ok hahas aside this is a magnificent shot, well done on the book cover.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 8/21/2005
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Ellen
thanks for the comment. What kind of perfume ? This was the last day I was in the area and I don't remember packing anything of the sort ;-)
he sure was a ham however, and he is "showing" as they say..
We'll see this year
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Lori Stitt
{K:74437} 8/21/2005
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Hi Jim,
WOW....what a FANTASTIC photograph of this magnificent Elk!....He is HANDSOME indeed. How lucky can you get?
I hope the book cover he ended up on was YOURS??
:)
He looks perfect! Maybe there was a female behind you in the distance!
REally an excellent photograph! You get a pat on the back,
Lori :)
ps...just had a thought, what do you think about a slight warming filter? (do you use PS?) To me, the branches look a bit bluish...or is it my monitor?
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 8/21/2005
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Lori
You ae right, this is why I never had posted it before. It was shot with my old D100 and it was set on Auto WB. I should have had it on cloudy, except the sun was in and out in and out. I tried warming a bit with saturation but not much help. I should have shot raw, then in CS2 I could have adjusted wb after the fact.
The book, Elk 201, wasn''t mine but I did do the cover, and an earlier shot was the coever shot, with Sun and proper WB !!
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Darlene Boucher
{K:15634} 8/21/2005
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Perfect image Jim and I really got a chuckle out of your comment. He does look as though he knows he'll be on a book cover, wonderful!
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Lori Stitt
{K:74437} 8/21/2005
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Hey, CONGRATS!!!
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Ronnie Gaubert
{K:3700} 8/21/2005
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Jim,
This is a real beauty. Look at that rack. It would have been really nice if you could have gotten the rack against a smoother background. Those trees really confuse the view of those antlers.
By the way, I'll be in Yellowstone for a week starting 9/1, any tips.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 8/21/2005
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Ronnie
email me your phone number, and when you are available. I'll call you and fill you in based on what you want to shoot. I can call during the day from my office or in the evening from home.
I think you have me email address
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John Loreaux
{K:85782} 8/21/2005
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Hey Jim!!!! How are You My friend?????Just became a Grandpop again! a 4lb, 9oz.little boy named Ethan!WOW is He tiny!
This is a teriffic photo Jim!!!!Really a unique pose!!! I can see why this one wound up on a mag cover! Brilliant work Jim!Take care!
........................John
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 8/21/2005
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What a great shot. Love these beautiful animals. This certainly belongs on a book cover...and calendar page!
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 8/23/2005
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That is quite a pose Jim, It looks like an animal at the state fair. Nice one and congrats on the book cover. Don.
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Ilona Krijgsman
{K:10445} 8/25/2005
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wow, what a gorgeous aninamal it is.....right place right time...well taken
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Larry Quigley
{K:12884} 8/25/2005
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A thourouly majestic pose, Jim. This fellow obviously new he looked good and was willing to share it. Very nicely done. Regards, Larry
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 8/27/2005
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Jim What a poser, he must have known what a great photographer was around to make him famous.LOL So excellent and congrats that you got this on a book cover as well.
Margaret
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64519} 8/30/2005
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Fantastic capture Jim, it looks like a decisive moment for him ... should I go or should I stay !
Great moment and a fabulous photograph :-)
Best wishes,
Steve
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 9/27/2005
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A kick Jim? He's just applied a rocket launcher. What a graceful animal posing like that. The combination of him and you with your skills, little wonder he ended up on a book cover.
MAGNIFICENT image.
Den
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Desert Blu
{K:589} 10/28/2005
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:) very unique stance for sure...what a trip...how fun could this be.... I am sure you get as jazzed as I do with horses...lol... I think I would be so shocked to see a creature like this I would be too in awe to shoot...lol
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