Is this my good side?

[Mike Mancil]

I'm not sure what this Cow Elk was doing but as she came toward me she stretched her neck to the side several times, thus inspiring my warped title. Thanks for looking... Mike

D750, Nikkor 80-400 at f/5.6, 1/320 sec, ISO 800, 340mm, hand held.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

What a fantastic portrait of her

 

[Mike Mancil]

What a fantastic portrait of her

Thanks Darcy, she was, if not friendly, very tolerant of my presence.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Mike,

That is a cute title, and I do like the pose!

 

[R.C. Golding]

Nice shot, really looks like she is posing, very cool !!

 

[Mike Mancil]

Hey Mike,
That is a cute title, and I do like the pose!

Nice shot, really looks like she is posing, very cool !!

Thanks guys, these Smoky Mtn Elk are wild and unpredictable at times but also somewhat acclimated to people (dumb tourist and photogs). Sometimes they move away and maintain distance and then, like this time, it’s like we’re part of the herd and they push forward until we have to back up. I’m sure this drives the Rangers crazy ... Mike