Post by: DesertBighorn on October 09, 2009, 11:03:23 PM
Added another one that I just found,#4 in the group.
First the herd bull in the snow from my other post.
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Herd bull #2. He was pretty much ruling the meadows.
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Herd bull #3, adjacent to #2 in a side meadow. He looks like an older and heavier bull.
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These two boys were hanging in the periphery! Geez, good competition I'd say.
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Willows bull. We went in after 'em and had a blast at close range. Looks like this guy lost the fight and some antler!!
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Willows bull #2. Nice sized, he ought to be competing well next year!! He put on a good show before crashing off.
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Finally, el lonely bull. Singing his forlorn song as he snoozes.
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Enjoy!!
-Doug
Post by: NWBREW on October 09, 2009, 11:12:07 PM
Post by: zackmioli on October 10, 2009, 12:03:17 AM
Post by: Huntbear on October 10, 2009, 04:52:15 AM
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 06:43:01 AM
That last shot is priceless...I have never seen a bull bugle while beded ....NICE PICS
Thanks Brew! I must have gotten really lucky!
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 06:43:37 AM
amazing photos.
Thanks for the comment Zack.
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 06:44:57 AM
Awesome photos. It just does not get much better than that, for excitement, adrenalin rush, and beauty.
Thanks Hunt! You pretty much summed up my feelings. Getting in close with them was exactly that.
-Doug
Post by: CoryTDF on October 10, 2009, 06:48:14 AM
Post by: Ricochet on October 10, 2009, 06:51:48 AM
Post by: shanevg on October 10, 2009, 07:51:51 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2009, 08:23:56 AM
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on October 10, 2009, 08:46:25 AM
What is this warm fuzzy feeling I am getting?
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:29:44 AM
That last pic is awesome!!! Great pictures all around thanks for sharing.
Thanks Cory. You're welcome!
-Doug
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:31:53 AM
Great shots, looks like you had a fantastic road trip. 8)
Thanks Ricochet, yes we had a great trip. Believe it or not, I really didn't get to spend that much time out of the whole week on animals. My traveling partner is a pro landscape guy and we spent most mornings and evenings finding good landscape shots. Though toward the end of the trip he was really wanting a long telephoto for his digital camera. :)
-Doug
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 10, 2009, 11:32:02 AM
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:32:41 AM
Sweet shots!
Thanks Shane!!
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:34:07 AM
OUTSTANDING PICS. That last one is real unique for sure. The others all have something cool about them though. Glad we are getting some shutterbugs on here. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the complement Doug. I don't get out as often as you do, but spending a week in a place like this was awesome. I hope to get over for some sheep pics later this fall/winter.
-Doug
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:35:32 AM
Well I think that should hold me over till next September. Amazing!!!!! Beautiful bulls and outstanding photography. Thanks so much!
What is this warm fuzzy feeling I am getting?
Glad I could help. Thanks for the complement. I managed not to screw up too many opportunities. There are a lot of buttons on these new cameras. :rolleyes: :chuckle:
-Doug
Post by: goosegetter79 on October 10, 2009, 12:21:01 PM
Post by: NWBREW on October 10, 2009, 01:48:18 PM
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 02:57:07 PM
Those are some awesome pics. Love em all especially that last one. Good job!
Thanks Goose!
DesertBighorn, you should put that last one of the bedded bull in the october photo contest. Don't know if it will win but it belongs there. Again ...nice photos
Brew, I was just checking topic for this month. I was thinking that one may sneak over into that thread as an entry! ;) Thanks for the suggestion.
-Doug
Post by: klickriverchromer on October 10, 2009, 02:57:24 PM
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Post by: Timber on October 10, 2009, 09:02:16 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on October 10, 2009, 09:21:26 PM
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 10, 2009, 11:14:03 PM
Wow, great shots you got there!
Thanks Timber. Shawn told me to keep a look out for you, but with the Yellowstone fire we only made it up there one day, Friday. How did you do?
-Doug
Post by: Aneoakleaf on October 10, 2009, 11:24:28 PM
Post by: Timber on October 11, 2009, 07:40:37 AM
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Thanks Timber. Shawn told me to keep a look out for you, but with the Yellowstone fire we only made it up there one day, Friday. How did you do?
I did alright. I have a couple of threads here in the photography section that you can check out.
Post by: KNOXY on October 16, 2009, 07:08:37 PM
Post by: Jeffrey on October 17, 2009, 05:37:18 PM
Post by: DesertBighorn on October 19, 2009, 09:07:14 PM
Unbelievable, that most of been a rush!
Yeah Knoxy, it was really a blast. Thanks!!!
Now, that is "top drawer" photography right there.
Thanks Jeffrey!! I appreciate it.
-Doug
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