18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sizing Each Other Up

In the fall when the rut begins, the bull moose start to congregate and size each other up. On this early morning, these three bulls made their way towards each other and seemed to compare racks. No fighting ensued, they walked away while keeping an eye on each other.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © STACY HOWELL