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My moose walking (uninvited) companion, in December 2009.

This is one of two photos I took. MOOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE CLOSE KIND is here: [link]

Cannon Powershot SX-20 IS.

This was not taken with a telephoto! I did not approach the moose to take her photo – you never do that to a wild animal!

I was out taking scenic photos in and about the woods and the moose apparently had been hidden in the woods by all the snow on the trees when I walked through the path onto the small University parking lot. I turned to the rt. to take photos and with the camera still up to my eye, turned around to the left and there she was! It was such a surprise! I never heard a sound with all the heavy snow and frost completely sound-proofing the woods and with my back turned!

It only took me about 2 seconds to figure out I could not outrun her and would probably spook her into charging if I moved suddenly….so I completely froze, barely breathing. Then it only took her about 2 more seconds to reach me! She passed within 18 inches of my nose (I could have patted her on the nose) and if you look at the photo you’ll see she was so close that I couldn’t get all of her rt. hoof in the pic! (the photo linked above) I assure you I was not paying attention to focusing the camera!

The only thing I moved was the forefinger on my rt. hand to snap the 2 photos. I’m surprised I had the presence of mind to do that! I’ll admit it was quite unnerving….I’m sure you could hear my heart pounding a block away and I was more than relieved when she kept walking on by!! Though I’ve seen and had many moose in my yards over the years, it was my first close wild moose encounter in 44 years here. Just another Alaska day. Cannon Powershot S-20 IS.

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Description
*NOTE*
Thank you in advance for any comments/favs. Due to carpal tunnel I am very limited in my ability to respond to comments or favs - at this time.

My moose walking (uninvited) companion, in December 2009.

This is one of two photos I took. MOOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE CLOSE KIND is here: [link]

Cannon Powershot SX-20 IS.

This was not taken with a telephoto! I did not approach the moose to take her photo – you never do that to a wild animal!

I was out taking scenic photos in and about the woods and the moose apparently had been hidden in the woods by all the snow on the trees when I walked through the path onto the small University parking lot. I turned to the rt. to take photos and with the camera still up to my eye, turned around to the left and there she was! It was such a surprise! I never heard a sound with all the heavy snow and frost completely sound-proofing the woods and with my back turned!

It only took me about 2 seconds to figure out I could not outrun her and would probably spook her into charging if I moved suddenly….so I completely froze, barely breathing. Then it only took her about 2 more seconds to reach me! She passed within 18 inches of my nose (I could have patted her on the nose) and if you look at the photo you’ll see she was so close that I couldn’t get all of her rt. hoof in the pic! (the photo linked above) I assure you I was not paying attention to focusing the camera!

The only thing I moved was the forefinger on my rt. hand to snap the 2 photos. I’m surprised I had the presence of mind to do that! I’ll admit it was quite unnerving….I’m sure you could hear my heart pounding a block away and I was more than relieved when she kept walking on by!! Though I’ve seen and had many moose in my yards over the years, it was my first close wild moose encounter in 44 years here. Just another Alaska day. Cannon Powershot S-20 IS.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

My art/photos may not be copied by any means and/or uploaded to any Internet site – including blogs – for viewing or download without my WRITTEN PERMISSION.

My images may not be edited, published, transmitted, borrowed, duplicated, manipulated, added to, reproduced, cropped, used as a backgrounds for your art, or altered in any way unless you make a written request to me and I give you written permission.

You may NOT claim this image as your own art and you may not change the title or use it to illustrate your writing. You may NOT legally burn this image onto a CD and give or sell it to anyone. You MAY NOT apply my images to items for sale and earn money using my images in any way – they may not be used for commercial purposes.

This art is NOT stock art and it IS NOT in the Public Domain.

I do NOT give my permission for you to place a link on any social networking site, that links back to my work here – without my written permission. If you ask, I MAY give permission on a case-by-case basis.

c. 2009 1ArcticFox – All rights reserved.