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15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bull Elk in Morning Mist

A massive bull elk stood guard over his harem during the rut before sunrise.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Kim Herzog