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Nate-Zeman β€” Dawn of Winter

Published: 2010-10-19 04:43:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 36714; Favourites: 3186; Downloads: 0
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It's only the middle of october, but the wind on the high alpine tundra carries winter on its breath. A bull elk and his harem spend the morning grazing on whats left of the grasses of an extremely short summer. Longs Peak, one of Colorado's most famous "fourteeners" is already covered in a blanket of snow. Low lying clouds, caused by temperature inversion, are stuck in the lower valleys, completing as perfect a scene as I can imagine.

Elk (Cervus canadensis) - Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado

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Comments: 532

thegreatPants In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 02:05:33 +0000 UTC]

SO BEAUTIFUL!! Gosh, that's amazing.
I want to go to Colorado now. xP

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Nate-Zeman In reply to thegreatPants [2010-10-20 04:36:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Hollens In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 01:59:41 +0000 UTC]

Positively gorgeous. You are a daring and dedicated man to make the hikes for the beautiful pictures that you take. Well done.

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AH94 In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 01:44:15 +0000 UTC]

wow, that is like.....woah, i would love to visit that place
great pic!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to AH94 [2010-10-20 01:44:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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EmmaVirus In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 01:40:39 +0000 UTC]

this is so cool! what an awesome shot... amazing work!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to EmmaVirus [2010-10-20 01:42:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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EclecticEcho In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 01:07:57 +0000 UTC]

This is true beauty, excellent capture!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to EclecticEcho [2010-10-20 01:39:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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EclecticEcho In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-22 21:40:04 +0000 UTC]

Yep

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Raymaker In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 00:54:51 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot Tom.

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Nate-Zeman In reply to Raymaker [2010-10-20 01:39:58 +0000 UTC]

Hi, my name is Nate

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Robin-Hugh In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 00:28:11 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful, Amazing !

The clouds could not be better to show th elks !

Congratulation !

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Nate-Zeman In reply to Robin-Hugh [2010-10-20 01:40:13 +0000 UTC]

yeah they worked out perfectly to silhouette the elk. very lucky

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malibulexi In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 00:25:45 +0000 UTC]

wow! everything in this picture is beautiful; the silhouettes, the mountains, the mist... great work!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to malibulexi [2010-10-20 01:40:21 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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mina12310 In reply to ??? [2010-10-20 00:16:04 +0000 UTC]

beautiful oh my goodness

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Nate-Zeman In reply to mina12310 [2010-10-20 01:40:33 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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mina12310 In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-20 22:08:45 +0000 UTC]

youre welcome

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dabbity In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 23:59:28 +0000 UTC]

All of the elements in this photo have come together. Thank you for waiting in the chilly temps for this shot and sharing it with us.

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Nate-Zeman In reply to dabbity [2010-10-20 01:40:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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sylverwiings In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 23:25:44 +0000 UTC]

this is fantastic, i'm in awe :]

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Nate-Zeman In reply to sylverwiings [2010-10-19 23:27:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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sylverwiings In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-19 23:29:11 +0000 UTC]

no problem, i can't believe you were fortunate enough to see this,
let alone take such a wonderful shot! that's talent and pure beauty :]
mountains are my favourite, and the elk are silhouettes, which i am
also in love with!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to sylverwiings [2010-10-19 23:43:52 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I spend A LOT of time waiting for scenes like this, and every once in a great while the waiting pays off. I'm really glad you like it!

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sylverwiings In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-20 01:20:03 +0000 UTC]

yeah, your waiting def pays off,
don't stop, because i think patience
is very important, and in waiting,
you probably have a lot of time to
just take in LIFE, and be at peace
with yourself? i dont know, but thats
the feeling i get when i look at this
right here :]

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Nate-Zeman In reply to sylverwiings [2010-10-20 01:39:23 +0000 UTC]

yeah for sure. Being out there is the main reason I do this type of photography. If you dont love it, you're not going to be any good at it

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sylverwiings In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-20 01:51:06 +0000 UTC]

exactly! passion is the perfect practice ;]
haha, seriously though, do what you love,
and the rest will come naturally. you really
inspire me, so thanks :]

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JacquelineBarkla In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 23:09:29 +0000 UTC]

stunning

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Nate-Zeman In reply to JacquelineBarkla [2010-10-19 23:29:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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animecrazed2460 In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 22:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful

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Nate-Zeman In reply to animecrazed2460 [2010-10-19 23:29:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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animecrazed2460 In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-20 13:18:36 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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Ellygator In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 22:54:02 +0000 UTC]

Truly a wintry piece!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to Ellygator [2010-10-19 23:29:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks for looking!

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greenjs In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 22:26:28 +0000 UTC]

I don't know what to say..but It is really really wonderfull!!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to greenjs [2010-10-19 23:29:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks !

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aFeinPhoto-com In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 22:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Naiiiiiiiled it

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Nate-Zeman In reply to aFeinPhoto-com [2010-10-19 23:29:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks, glad you like it!

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Ubermatik In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 22:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning! Stellar work, great atmosphere!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to Ubermatik [2010-10-19 23:30:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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doruoprisan In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 21:31:40 +0000 UTC]

I am speechless ! Even though I am used with your level of quality. This is just awesome ! If I'd had the money, I'd fly to the US just to shake your hand !

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Nate-Zeman In reply to doruoprisan [2010-10-19 23:30:14 +0000 UTC]

haha, cmon dont waste your money!

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bellafreck In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 21:03:17 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to bellafreck [2010-10-19 23:30:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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prperold In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 20:47:43 +0000 UTC]

It's amazing how much impact the animals add. Well done!

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Nate-Zeman In reply to prperold [2010-10-19 23:31:03 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Dontwannabemyself In reply to ??? [2010-10-19 20:10:50 +0000 UTC]

wonderful.* *

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Nate-Zeman In reply to Dontwannabemyself [2010-10-19 23:31:08 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Dontwannabemyself In reply to Nate-Zeman [2010-10-20 14:43:05 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome.

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