06-05-2012, 07:44 PM
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My First Elk Sighting
I've lived in Oregon now for 6 years. Until this morning I had never seen an elk in person. I've tried, going to elk preserves and wildlife areas, but no elk. I was shooting at Camp 18 this morning, early, when a herd of 33 elk was suddenly right in front of me in an open field. I was genuinely excited because I had my D7000 on a Black Rapid R7 strap on my hip, lens cap off & lens shade on. By the time I reached for my camera the elk had seen me and were on the run to the adjoining field. To my surprised they stopped, dead center in that field and stared at me. I had my 24-70mm on the camera so I was easily able to capture the whole herd. I then walked up to a 4 foot diameter log and changed lenses to my 70-300 as the elk continued to just stand there posing for me. I got off half a dozen frames and started to move forward before they bolted. What a thrill!
06-05-2012, 08:47 PM
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Re: My First Elk Sighting
Originally Posted by maryl
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Magic Bob 
So pleased for you. This must make up for all those lost sightings. That's a large group isn't it?
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