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This photo was taken at Gold's Bluff Beach campground on the northern California coast. This elk herd of about 35-40 was lounging around the campground one early morning this past July.

This photo was taken at Gold's Bluff Beach campground on the northern California coast. This elk herd of about 35-40 was lounging around the campground one early morning this past July.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2012
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: Orick, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Samantha Zellmer