Bull Elk at Dream Lake by Joseph Rossbach

Wednesday, 16th September 2009

Bull Elk at Dream Lake

by Joseph Rossbach

This shot was made at Dream Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado in July of 2008. The animal on the shore of the lake is a bull elk. I was set up to record the reflections when this guy meandered into the scene, still counting my lucky stars. The shot is a single exposure made with a Nikon D300, 12-24mm, Singh Ray 3 stop ND grad (hard) at ISO 200.

Joseph Rossbach

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24 Comments

Jim Atkin Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 2:53 am
I thought I was looking at a painting – not a photograph- then I read the notes. My congratulations.
Dianne Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 4:27 am
Oh my gosh! This looks like a painting! Splendid colors and wondeful eye! I bet you were in awe of it all. Such crisp colors, can almost smell the air. Thank you for sharing.
Photos by Nik Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Love the colors seems like the elk is also enjoying theview
Su Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 7:15 am
This is wonderful and what a bonus the elk is, beautiful scene, many congrats
Anurag Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I can’t seem to figure out where you have placed the transition of the ND Grad. Is it bang in the center? (That would be the only option I guess if its a screw on type). Can you please throw some light?

That’s a glorious golden glow you have on that one Joseph!!
Pauline Jones Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 8:15 am
This is just about as good as it gets; a magnificent shot.
Yuan Li Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Nice shot, congrats!!
Catrin Hinrichs Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Beautiful scenery, notes and Photo.
Patti-Ann Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Funny title for the most insignificant part of the picture, but great shot;lovely reflections.
Malta Photography Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 10:18 am
nice reflection in there.
planet lover Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Gorgeous color and scenery but, without the elk it would have been just one more pretty picture like many we see on this website.
Ellen Empson Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Stunning. My vote for top nature image seen on this site so far.
You can see all your experience and hard work in this one, masterful!
Ellen Empson Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Kind of funny, usually the animals leave the frame right at the last minute! You were indeed blessed this time!
Renee Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
wow what a excellent shot!
Renee Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
congrats! looks so beautiful!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
The Elk looks captivated by this marvelous scene as well, Great capture!
Kirk Jordan Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
This reminds me of those early American “New World” paintings, in which western bound artists heralded the edonic beauty of still largley unseen land.
Rajib Singha Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
A fairy tale shot Joseph.
mike Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Some incredible colors in this picture.
pierre Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
I have to agree very nice photo & the elk makes a + difference
Aruna Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
What a wonderful capture. I love mountains and wildlife, and this is one of the best I have seen.
Congratulations!!!
Sparts Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Great shot, but is its just me thats seen this before? Maybe even on this site?
Laurie Says:
September 17th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Magnificent! I just want to keep soaking it in.
This scene is even color-coordinated, with “burnt orange” from the mountain peaks to the autumn leaves to the reflections to the highlights blended in the elk’s coat.
It’s as if God took a paintbrush…
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Rocky Mountain National Park is where I fell in love with mountains at age 9. This is a beautiful shot! Very well done–congrats.