Photo By: Joey Anderson
Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center (GSMNP), Milepost 469
I’ve wanted to photograph these elk for years now and I finally had the opportunity to do so. This photo was taken near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center at the end of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 D
ISO: 1000
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter: 1/250 seconds
Exposure: Manual
Focal Length: 135mm
Filters: None
How I Got This Shot
I took this shot at approximately 6:45 a.m. just after sunrise. These elk feed in the field adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (Great Smoky Mountain National Park) at sunrise and sunset.
A telephoto is a must to zoom in on the detail. I also recommend a fast lens so that you can get great bokeh. This particular shot was hand held, but I also got great shots that morning using a tripod and shutter release.
For More Information
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- Categories where this photo is found: Flora & Fauna