-- Steve Kaufman (skphoto@xyz.net), January 18, 1999

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Ahh...you *almost* got there. Sad that the face is buried in the bushes. I like the light on the antlers...but without the face, the picture isn't complete.

-- Bhaskar Thiagarajan (bhaskart@hotmail.com), January 18, 1999.

I don't agree. This is a very nice and original variation of typical pictures imo. The eyes just above the grass looking into the camera create strong interaction.

The backlit (?) horns are beautifull and contrast nicely with the background. If this is a cropped image, i would crop off less, especially from the sides because it would increase the 'hidden' effect.

-- Jan van Bodegraven (janvnbdg@mandic.com.br), January 18, 1999.

As this one loaded I was immediately impressed by the lighting on the horns and the vegetation. I agree with Jan that the fact that the moose has a clear view of the camera and, in fact, appears to be checking out the photographer, adds an air of excitement to the image. Good one!

-- Garry Schaefer (schaefer@pangea.ca), January 18, 1999.

Great shot. Even better tham a similar shot I took at Denali in 77. I agree with the above posts about croping, but mostly I don't like your copyright on the pic. On a border, OK but in this instance it interferes with the photo. Let me guess.. Early to mid August?

-- Bill (Bill.Wyman@utas.edu.au), January 18, 1999.

I like the way it seems to stare at the viewer. Those animals are really good at appearing scary just by looking at you.

The back lighting is great, and makes the picture feel more like being out there than more traditionel "sun over the photographers schoulder" lighting.

-- Kristian Elof Sxrensen (elof@image.dk), January 18, 1999.

The moose was photographed in mid-August just over 20 years ago. I'd spent half a day with him, photographing him feeding in two different ponds. This photo was taken just after he lay down in a patch of willows for a nap. When he fell asleep a few moments later, I slowly and quietly moved away, thanking him for the oportunity to spend time with him, producing some very nice photos. This image is slightly cropped from the original (to reduce jpg file size). When I first reviewed the film from the take, it was not among my favorites, but has been well liked by others. It's been a two-page spread in 7 magazines, appeared in three calendars, and 5 books.

-- Steve Kaufman (skphoto@xyz.net), January 19, 1999.