Walking the dog earlier tonight I saw a moose between the trees. I don’t usually see them as often in summer, so it was a nice encounter. The light and the colours was perfect, and I turned home for my camera. I wasn’t sure it would still be there, but it was. It had moved away from the very great light and colours, but it was still there. And then I noticed there was one more. I saw the calf just in a glimpse, almost only the ears showing in the long grass. I understood this was not a place to stay. A mother moose with a small calf can be aggressive if they feel they need to protect the small one. The ears were still pointing forward when I left. That’s better, I don’t want to make any animals angry if I can help it. There are some more moose pictures in my photo gallery.
Bente Haarstad Photography 
What a cool thing to see.
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Utterly wonderful! I agree about not disturbing the wild critters, but they are so much fun to catch a glimpse.
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That’s a similar experience to what I had in Yellowstone in 2002 . . . I was photographing the mother and it was a number of minutes before I noticed the calf laying down in the tall grass, and then only because it moved its ears.
Nice photos, and great encounter.
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Better to leave, you don’t want to end up playing ‘Angry moose’
😀
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How wonderful! I’m particularly fond of the moose and I envy you the encounter. 🙂
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Amazing encounter and images. A lovely bonus to a walk 🙂
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You too have that side of adventure and adrenaline to look for good shots, plus unique, because for most of us are strange animals for us … congratulations my friend.
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Love this! What a fortunate visit with the moose. Makes me feel as is I was there.
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How wonderful — you’re so lucky! I’m with you on the not-making-them-angry part, too… Safer for us, as well. 🙂 Beautiful shots!
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We saw a moose in Montana with its baby (I posted a photo in “Montana Done Right”). I’m always surprised at how BIG they are… so different than deer or elk! Thanks for your photos, as always!
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What a wonderful chance encounter!
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Un animal maravilloso!!, tuviste suerte de pillarlo!!
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She’s like: “Can I help you with something?!” Whatever her feelings though, she looks lovely! Great shots!
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general rule goes: if a wild animal is not wary of you, then perhaps you’d do best to be steer clear of it… well done, smart choice. 🙂
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Lucky you!
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God helg
hilsen Dina
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What a lovely sight to behold – how lucky you are, Bente.
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What wonderful luck Bente! She is a beauty!
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You want to keep her on your good side :-). Nice pix.
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Lucky you!
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Brave man. I ran into a moose in Minnesota once cross-country skiing and was terrified. The moose here are huge and can also be quite aggressive. Fortunately, the one I ran into found his breakfast more interesting than me.
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i love a great moose shot!
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Oh, she did have look about her, didn’t she? So glad you stayed long enough for some photos.
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That should teach you. Like your charge card, never leave home without your camera! Loved the photos.
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whoa the mother looks aggressive, nice shot Bente 🙂
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wonderful and fascinating meeting
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Love the baby ears! 🙂
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A lovely set of pictures. Must have been quite an experience to come across.
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Beautifull pictures. I whise You a nice week.
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A beautiful encounter to have!
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