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There's a scenic view point going up "Cabbage Hill" off I-84 about 10 miles from Pendleton, Oregon, and that's where I had pulled into to take some pictures of the valley below. Another driver was there and asked if I'd pulled in to take pictures of the elk. I told him I hadn't seen any elk, just knew this was a good spot to shoot the valley. He lead me over to the side of the view point where we looked down and sure enough there was a herd of elk, mostly males too. The elk noticed us, we weren't all that quiet. Anyway, fortunately for the elk, I shoot with a camera, otherwise the big guy closest was posed up for a hunters dream kill shot.
When I was a kid, I'd go hunting and fishing in Alaska with my dad often. (lived in Alaska for about a dozen years) I wasn't very lucky, or maybe just not that good of a hunter. I am a good shot thought, at least on paper targets. When we fished, I'd catch less. And as a hunter, never shot anything bigger that a rabbit. I would be disappointed, but not much, mostly enjoyed just being with my dad out in nature. I've never hunted once I moved out and have rarely fished since then either. I don't think I have the heart to hunt now, unless it were for survival, which isn't likely to ever come about. Fishing, I'd do that, but catch and release only. I really don't like eating fresh water fish, too many small bones. I like salmon and halibut once in awhile.
Tonight I'm in Weed California and heading to Pasco, Washington for a Friday morning delivery. I'm a couple of days behind on my Flickr live feed, but tomorrow should be a shorted day, only 457 miles, so gonna look now for about a half hour, then hopefully get caught up completely tomorrow night.
Hump Day Wednesday was moose day again. It started with this cow and her calf. She was wary of my presence, so I used the long lens.
Captured in the heart of Namibia’s wild landscapes, this stunning photograph showcases a majestic African elephant as it approaches a waterhole. The textured skin, powerful tusks, and gentle movements highlight the resilience and grace of these gentle giants. A perfect moment from Etosha National Park, where wildlife thrives in its natural habitat.
I'm not a believer in conspiracy theories but on safari I got the impression that all animals are trained to turn their head and show you only their rear end.
Just a split second before I pressed the shutter ... this Zebra obeyed to it's invisible trainer ... another missed opportunity for me to be published on the cover of National Geographic magazine :-)
Plains Zebra (Equus quagga), Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
--- in Dutch ---
Ik geloof niet in samenzweringstheorieën maar op safari kreeg Ik toch sterk de indruk dat alle dieren zijn getraind om hun hoofd weg te draaien en alleen hun achterste te tonen.
Vlak voordat ik op de sluiter drukte ... leek deze Zebra te luisteren naar een onzichtbaar trainer ... alweer een gemiste kans om op de cover van National Geographic Magazine te komen :-)
Steppezebra (Equus quagga), Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
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A heavy whitetail buck tilts his head to give an inquisitive look at the camera while bedded.
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Hey guys, it's been awhile. Nice buck from the great North. The body size on some of these bucks is incredible. Hope all is well!
A majestic flamingo drinks from the calm, reflective waters of Namibia’s rugged coastline. Its striking pink hues contrast beautifully with the deep blues of the water and the earthy tones of the rocky shore. A perfect representation of nature’s elegance and harmony in the wild.
It's been quite a while since I last posted any images here on Flickr. So to get things started in 2019 I thought I'd share one of my favorite wildlife pics from 2018.
Canon 1DX MK II
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS
A large Whitetail buck lip curls in a glowing backlit field at sunrise.
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Happy New Year everyone!
There was a time when killing a big game animal was a sign of wealth and status within society, proudly displayed for all to see and admire. Times change and its the people that need to determine where the lines will be drawn.
A large Whitetail buck looks up from feeding on acorns in an Autumn hardwood forest.
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A recent cover shot (Buckmasters GunHunter) to get everyone in the mood for Fall. It's going to be busy...but in a good way!
A yearling moose grazes at the summit of the Berthoud Pass in the Colorado Rockies.
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With the stack train safely put away in the siding I went ahead to this curve and waited for the tardy Empire Builder. Before long it came racing down the shore of Lake Pepin. A case of the wrong leader with a backlit P42, but still, hard to go wrong on this stretch of railroad. February 18, 2019.
A whitetail buck looks back just after taking a step in a rainy and foggy field.
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A recent favorite. Not a huge buck, but he was trying his hardest to be professionally good looking ; )
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A large whitetail buck reaches for a licking branch in a mixed forest.
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It's no secret scrape/licking branch images are my favorite to capture...I'm a fan of the torque on this one. Will be seen on an upcoming Buckmasters cover.
Oxpecker eye-to-eye with Cape buffalo - these little birds are supposed to benefit both themselves and the large game animals they haunt by picking out fleas and other parasites. However, they can be over zealous and sometimes keep wounds open so that they have a food source of maggots. It's not always to the buffalo, giraffe or rhino's advantage.
Something you really don't expect to see out in the elk range...a very large Roosevelt herd bull wrapped in a rope. I did not post this image during the year I took it as I wasn't happy with the rope. All rights reserved.
July 31, 2022
Shearwaters arch above a surfacing humpback whale as it pushes a school of (likely) sand lances toward the surface. The birds dive to pick the fish off the surface as the whale fills its huge mouth with seawater and fish.
Regal Sword Fishing Grounds
Atlantic Ocean
Offshore Cape Cod Massachusetts - USA
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June 20, 2021
A fishing trip on the Brewster Flats. Lots of little fish out there!
(Morone Saxatilis)
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are found in North America from southern Canada through Central America. They inhabit most of southern Canada and all the mainland US. Their range reaches Central America to Bolivia. Adult male deer or “bucks” start to grow their antlers around the last of March or early April and grow at the rate of about a quarter inch per day. Younger bucks begin growing their antlers a little later and at a slower rate. Bucks regrow antlers each year in spring and shed them after the breeding season in winter. Antler size and branching are determined by age, nutrition, and genetics. A typical buck has a rack that grows in a vertical fashion with points facing the sky. Any time a point shoots out to the side or down, that's non-typical. It's really meant to describe normal antler growth compared to abnormal. The term "buck" comes from Frontier days when a male deer hide was worth $1, or one buck. This beautiful 9-point whitetail buck poses perfectly for his picture to be taken near Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country.
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A heavy bull elk stands on a ridge as a morning glow warms the sky above a fog layer.
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Trying not to flood you with new whitetail images...so here's an elk shot from a few years ago.
A yearling moose grazes at the summit of the Berthoud Pass in the Colorado Rockies.
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August 7, 2020
Sunrise on Cape Cod Bay. The view from the water.
Tuna Fishing on Stellwagen Bank
Off Provincetown, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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A large Whitetail buck takes a step while keeping a keen eye on the doe he's tending.
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One from last November. Can be seen on the cover of the upcoming (March 2016) Buckmasters GunHunter Magazine.
Hope you've all been well...a lot going on!