Elk

Cross Over I

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

Afternoon Rest

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

Crossing Over II

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

Velvet Strands

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

Scenting and Scratching I

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

Scenting and Scratching II

Fall 2014, Jasper National Park, Canada. Two extremely large bull elk shedding velvet and preparing for the coming fall rut.

River Elk I

Elk doe crossing upper Madison River and calling.

River Elk II

Elk doe crossing upper Madison River and calling.

River Elk III

Elk doe crossing upper Madison River and calling.

River Elk IV

Elk doe crossing upper Madison River and calling.

River Elk V

Elk doe crossing upper Madison River and calling.

Big Boy I

Large bull elk that was frequenting the Nez Perce picnic area and surrounding woods.

Big Boy II

Large bull elk that was frequenting the Nez Perce picnic area and surrounding woods.

Big Boy III

Large bull elk that was frequenting the Nez Perce picnic area and surrounding woods.

Joust I

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust II

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust III

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust IV

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust V

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust VI

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Joust VII

Bull elks testing each other for dominance in Madison River area below Firehole Drive.

Browsing Elk I

Doe Elk sighted along shore of Yellowstone Lake. Had her to myself for good 30 minutes before others discovered her.