Sunrise Elk

Written By Ray Hennessy
 

Photographer: Traci Sepkovic

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1/3200 • f/5.6 • ISO 1250 • Canon R5 • 135mm • Canon 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L

I started photographing Pennsylvania's elk herd in 2017. I always wanted a beautiful sunrise or sunset silhouette but hadn't yet managed to capture the scene I envisioned. This past October, I got my wish when the sun burned through the fog and revealed a beautiful sky. I had two bodies with me that morning. One was set up with my 500mm lens and the other with my 100-500mm lens. I knew I wanted to include as much of the scene as possible so I grabbed the body setup with the 100-500mm lens and followed the elk as it walked by with its head held high in a confident pose. For me, it was worth the 8 year wait.

 
Ray Hennessy
Nature photography has become a very passionate hobby of mine and whenever I get a chance I love to get outside and enjoy being outdoors. I am also the co-owner of KGM Expressions, a wedding and portrait photography business, with my wife Kim. This is how we make our living and I love that we get to do that together.
www.rayhennessy.com
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