Back in September I had posted some elk images from the rut and intended to share more but time got away from me. It was a busy autumn with elk, moose, and beautiful foliage. Now of course, the snow is falling and the landscape is taking on a whole new beauty. The image above was taken in Yellowstone at the beginning of the elk rut. The bull was very interested in the cow as she moved past him.

Back in September I had posted an image of these two sparring but thought this image better showed the size difference between the young bull versus the mature bull. The larger bull patiently stood there hold his antlers steady while the little guy went to town. It was quite interesting to watch.