Song of Fall tree The photograph fills the entire

The photograph fills the entire frame with the coarse texture of the bison's fur

and strong visual presence

and dramatic presence

gazing across the frame against a backdrop of bright yellow fall leaves

and the enduring cycle of life

Song of Fall tree The photograph fills the entireSong 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