I spotted this amazing herd of Elk this afternoon, on my way home from town. Talk about being in the right place, at the right time!
I received a call from my Mom…so I pulled over to be sure I wouldn’t lose my cell phone signal. I began chatting with her, then casually looked out my window, and nearly fainted when I saw seven Elk – with babies in tow – right beside me, just off the road. I nearly hung up on Mom, and frantically fumbled to switch lenses on my camera (which just happened to be waiting for this moment on the seat next to me – a rare occasion, actually). Sadly, when I raised the camera for action, they had vanished. Stupid me! I scared them off with my hurried, human behavior.
Desperate and determined to steal just one lucky shot, I backed up slowly and quietly, and to my ultimate delight, there they were just beyond a group of trees, all THIRTY of them (or so?) – young, old, and in-between – looking back at me with curiosity. I’m quite sure my hands were shaking in this moment of pure thrill, so I thank my on-board lens stabilizer for helping me capture this absolute blessing of nature – right in my beloved back yard.
I’m loving it here in Huerfano County more and more.
Well, this was worth nearly being hung up on! Great picture, Honey. Worthy of the paper? I think so! I love you – Mom
Awesome Picture! I have not been to Hueferno County yet but I have a son and friends there! Look forward to a Visit!