oh man... what a catch.. fantastic angle..So much going on.. He's charging up, and chewing, haha!!

Beautiful shot, but perhaps a bit close for comfort with a 300mm lens?
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Appears somewhat close, you are right. However, bull elk is going after a stray cow to bring her back to herd. He is not charging the photographer.

Al Perry

Wow Al......THIS is a beauty. I'd like to see a tighter crop of the head and antlers as well as the whole enchalada.
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Mike,

Here is a cropped and enlarged view.

http://public.fotki.com/alperry/2007/colorado-color-chan/20070923co3355cropped.html

Al Perry