Looking closely you can see that the bull elk has lost one of his antlers. Elk lose their antlers every year and then grow new - he will lose his remaining antler very soon.
Yes, my brother and sister tromp through the woods looking for antlers all the time. I go with them quite often but am not very good at spotting the antlers. I took this shot this morning when the light was still soft. Thank you for your comment!
What a great capture. The one antler adds so much interest to the image. The elk horn arches in downtown Jackson Hole, Wyoming are so great. I’m sure you could build an arch on your property after one shedding season!
