Song of Fall tree and seasonal urgency

and seasonal urgency

in the mirror-like surface of the water

while the grouping of bears creates a strong sense of story

this piece reflects the lush

and dramatic presence

Song of Fall tree and seasonal urgencySong of Fall captures a dominant bull elk in profile, bugling across a dry mountain meadow during the fall rut. There are few sounds more connected to autumn in the mountains than the bugle of a bull elk. It carries through valleys, forests, and open meadows as dominant males seek out mates, challenge rivals, and announce their presence on the landscape. This image captures that moment visually, with the elks mouth open mid call and his posture full