Peaceful Winter Afternoon
by Sandra Bronstein
Title
Peaceful Winter Afternoon
Artist
Sandra Bronstein
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art Photography - Digital Art
Description
© 2014 Sandra Bronstein Photography. All Rights Reserved.
This young bull moose quietly observes the winter visitors to Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. At this particular time of year, the bulls, or males, shed out their antlers. Even though this is a young bull, with a small palmate antler, his stature ensures he will be a warrior during the rut when the fight for females begins. With warmer temperatures and lack of snow in January, the moose were prevalent throughout the park as they grazed on grasses and willows readying for the oncoming slaught of snow and cold.
Moose are the largest of the deer family and one of the most dangerous animals to encounter. They have acute hearing and appear to be slow and lumbering which is not the case particularly when startled or disturbed by a predator, normally, a human encounter.
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March 11th, 2014
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Comments (29)
Emmy Vickers
Stunning! Nice peaceful wintery scene. love the moose! He really stands out against the blueish/white mountains and dried out grass. Well composed. L.
Sandra Bronstein
Thank you Robert for the feature in your group Nature Photography. Most appreciated, as always.
Sandra Bronstein
Thanks Mariola for the feature in Wildlife Group. Most grateful for your continuing support.