Abstract Musings

Return to Cataloochee, October 2005

Since dusk was quickly approaching we decided it was time to leave. As we were heading down the road toward the park entrance, we saw a large bull in the woods to the right of the road. I got out of the car and on foot followed his progress through the woods. Eventually, I was rewarded with an amazing view of this magnificent creature.

Elk in Cataloochee
This male popped out of the woods and then wandered back in to them — he was probably spooked by all then people attempting to take his photograph.

Elk
Suddenly, he walked calmly out of the trees again, right in front of me.

Elk
Then, he paused under a tree to graze for a moment.

Elk in Cataloochee
By this time I had gotten back in our car. As we were passing him, he decided to go for a stroll, so we followed him for a bit, and stopped on the side of the road when he stopped.

3 Comments

  1. Rachelle
    Posted October 19, 2005 at 12:49 pm | Permalink

    The photo of the mountains with the tree and fence in the foreground is awesome! :)

  2. Posted October 19, 2005 at 1:11 pm | Permalink

    Thanks, you’re right it is. Although, I must confess, it was taken by my wonderful wife. I would have mentioned that in the post, but the last time I did that, she was upset with the disclaimer. So, I opted not to this time around. ;)

    Love you, dear.

  3. Heather
    Posted February 19, 2006 at 8:03 pm | Permalink

    You all are funny. Rachelle, you did a very lovely job on the photo!