13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bull Elk on Trail Ridge Road

This is a bull elk in view from Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. He was in a herd of about 8 other bulls that were grazing on the wildflowers. This was taken a short distance west of the Alpine Visitor's Center.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 10.2015
Photo Location: Estes Park, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3200
Copyright: © Vicki Winton