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Colorado High Country Spring Time · **2 Likes**

I took a ride up into the high country today for some photography and hiking. Spring is here at last. The grass is green, the wildflowers are blooming an the wildlife are feeling their oats.

Here are a couple of shots from today's hike. Taken with a 105mm F2.5 AI lens and a E-Series 28mm F2.8 lens.

daacon · 06-10-2013, 06:22 AM

Great shots of beautiful country.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-10-2013, 08:29 AM

Now that's what I call big country, just look at the hills in the background, great shots.

gmans · 06-10-2013, 10:20 AM

Almost can hear John Denver singing in tribute. Stunning.

**dwalker19** · 06-10-2013, 01:34 PM

Nicely done. Gotta love RMNP.

**eaglem** · 06-10-2013, 03:24 PM

Great scenic shots of a beautiful area, makes you want to go there.

**jford** · 06-10-2013, 03:56 PM

Lovely stuff.
Forgive my ignorance - elk? Not like the deer hereabouts, for sure. Is this a protected area, or perhaps a farm for this species?
Thanks for sharing.

Colorado CJ · 06-11-2013, 08:34 AM

Thank you everyone, glad you enjoyed them.

It is calving season now, so hopefully I'll be able to get a few shots of some new calves in the next couple of weeks.

Colorado CJ · 06-11-2013, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by jford

Lovely stuff.
Forgive my ignorance - elk? Not like the deer hereabouts, for sure. Is this a protected area, or perhaps a farm for this species?
Thanks for sharing.

Yes, these are cow elk (female elk). This was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are protected within the park boundary, but the park is surrounded on all sides with national forest, which is open to hunting. The park does cull the herds on occasion within the park and you can sign up to get the meat if you want. There are really no predators for these elk anymore, only the occasional mountain lion or coyote pack so hunting and culling are important so they don't overpopulate.

jkwhawk · 06-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by Colorado CJ

I took a ride up into the high country today for some photography and hiking. Spring is here at last. The grass is green, the wildflowers are blooming an the wildlife are feeling their oats.

Here are a couple of shots from today's hike. Taken with a 105mm F2.5 AI lens and a E-Series 28mm F2.8 lens.

Very nice!! Thanks for sharing a special place.
Jim

charliezap · 06-11-2013, 12:37 PM

Stunning vibrant shots.--charliezap

Colorado CJ · 06-12-2013, 09:16 AM

Thanks again, happy to share.

tessfully · 06-12-2013, 11:26 AM

Wow... stunning landscapes and images.What a joy to view. TFS

slowpez · 06-13-2013, 04:58 PM

Majestic mountains and the elk are a great catch. Thanks for sharing these. I always enjoy your part of the country.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Now that's what I call big country, just look at the hills in the background, great shots.

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gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Almost can hear John Denver singing in tribute. Stunning.

06-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#5
dwalker19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado (Front Range) Photos: Gallery Posts: 455	Nicely done. Gotta love RMNP.

06-10-2013, 03:24 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	Great scenic shots of a beautiful area, makes you want to go there.

06-10-2013, 03:56 PM	#7
jford Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana PA USA Posts: 1,399	Lovely stuff. Forgive my ignorance - elk? Not like the deer hereabouts, for sure. Is this a protected area, or perhaps a farm for this species? Thanks for sharing.

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Thank you everyone, glad you enjoyed them. It is calving season now, so hopefully I'll be able to get a few shots of some new calves in the next couple of weeks.

06-11-2013, 08:37 AM	#9
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by jford Lovely stuff. Forgive my ignorance - elk? Not like the deer hereabouts, for sure. Is this a protected area, or perhaps a farm for this species? Thanks for sharing. Yes, these are cow elk (female elk). This was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are protected within the park boundary, but the park is surrounded on all sides with national forest, which is open to hunting. The park does cull the herds on occasion within the park and you can sign up to get the meat if you want. There are really no predators for these elk anymore, only the occasional mountain lion or coyote pack so hunting and culling are important so they don't overpopulate.

06-11-2013, 09:43 AM	#10
jkwhawk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dillon, Montana Posts: 189	Originally posted by Colorado CJ I took a ride up into the high country today for some photography and hiking. Spring is here at last. The grass is green, the wildflowers are blooming an the wildlife are feeling their oats. Here are a couple of shots from today's hike. Taken with a 105mm F2.5 AI lens and a E-Series 28mm F2.8 lens. Very nice!! Thanks for sharing a special place. Jim

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Stunning vibrant shots.--charliezap

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Thanks again, happy to share.

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Wow... stunning landscapes and images.What a joy to view. TFS

06-13-2013, 04:58 PM	#14
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Majestic mountains and the elk are a great catch. Thanks for sharing these. I always enjoy your part of the country.

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