The elk surprised me running around a hill as I toodled up the road. I stopped immediately, but they were not in the mood to also stop, and they kept going. These are probably the first elk I’ve seen since before the main rifle seasons. I’m happy they’re here … though unhappy that I disturbed their peace!
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
What beautiful elk, TJ! They are shy around us humans – with good reason – so a passing glimpse is usually all we get. Unless your camera catches them! 😉
They’re VERY shy, yes! And not nearly as curious as the deer. 🙂
You were lucky to get such a great picture of these guys and gals!
I felt very lucky! I literally dropped everything to wrangle my camera out of the backpack to get some shots. 🙂
Good to see them
Always a joy. 🙂
I love to see them. A month or so ago I saw a herd mingling in a pasture with cows. It was just cute, somehow.
That *is* cute. 🙂 I saw a handful of elk tonight with some mule deer. That was fun. No pix, sadly; they were too fast going over the hill.