We were fortunate to see this elk walking near the side of the road in Yellowstone National Park. If you've never been to Yellowstone, I highly recommend taking a trip there. We were able to see several elk, moose, deer, bison, and bald eagles in their natural settings.  These are not zoo animals; they roam free, but they are protected from hunters. If you want to photograph them, I highly recommend taking a good telephoto lens with you. This way you can keep your distance, but still get a good shot.

In addition to the wildlife, Yellowstone offers some of the best volcanic formations in the world such as the famous Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and many other geysers, paint pots, and hot springs. A wide angle lens is a good thing to have when photographing these awesome landscapes.

A large image of this bull elk is available in my gallery at The Lens Flare.

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