Elk, crossing water....

Konrad___far_north

17 years ago

At Jasper National Park, late evening...

Konrad

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JoanMN
17 years ago
They're all wonderful, but number 3 looks like a postcard (and I mean that in a good way). What better backdrop could you have!!
JoanMN/FL
rcnaylor
17 years ago
Great pics Konrad.

As always, thanks for sharing.
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kentuck_8b
17 years ago
WOW!! Excellent photos and such beautiful country!!

I really like those type pictures, with wildlife and scenic views.

Reminds me of some years ago, I used to go deer/elk hunting in Colorado and we would see snow similar to that but not near that beautiful scenery.

Oh, and here's a little secret. I went hunting on many occassions, but never killed or even shot at a deer or elk. Don't tell my fellow hunters, but I went just for the beauty of the outdoors. The only shooting I did was with my camera and I always came home with countless photos.

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JoanMN
17 years ago
Kt, your post reminds me of a guy in Minnesota who said he gave up the gun for a camera. He even sits in a blind to get good photos.
Here's a link to his pics, they are beautiful!

Here is a link that might be useful: Don Stenseth
doris_mi5
17 years ago
Very good Konrad!! Fantastic shots. Beautiful scenery.
socks
17 years ago
I think those are some of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen.
carol_in_california
17 years ago
OUTSTANDING!!!!!
Konrad___far_north
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you all!

>>Oh, and here's a little secret. I went hunting on many occassions, but never killed or even shot at a deer or elk. Don't tell my fellow hunters, but I went just for the beauty of the outdoors. The only shooting I did was with my camera and I always came home with countless photos.KT
You're my kind of Guy!
Same here, I never really hunted, perhaps shot one or two ducks in my life time with my friend, it seems, when you get older and wiser, you get to appreciate nature more and hunting is done "only" with camera!

Joan...
Nice link!....some lovely pictures!!

>> but number 3 looks like a postcard

This is my favoured too....my wife shot that one. [ I couldn't with my tele lens]
I have one more I like. I was driving and stopped in front of those trees and said I like to have
the trees inside.
Konrad
juanital
17 years ago
Beautiful, Konrad!
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doris_mi5
17 years ago
That last one would make a beautiful mural.
Dee1
17 years ago
What beauty!
starduster
17 years ago
Oh, Gosh, that place looks like heaven. How totally Beautiful. What a wonderful set of photo's. They truly deserve to be shown. You just have to.

I feel inspired. Thank you. Star

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