Posted September 12th, 2010

Cow Moose takes an Autumn Swim

I often see moose browsing by the shore of the little lake next to my home or swimming across it. Usually they are skittish and make a beeline for the opposite shore to disappear into the bush as soon as they become aware of my presence so I had never achieved a decent photo of one. Hence, I was not especially filled with anticipation when a contractor assisting me with home renovations motioned excitedly for me to get my camera, pointing to the lake. But this time was different. This cow seemed to be putting on a show for my camera, periodically staring right at me between splashing around near the far end of the lake. Then she started swimming straight towards me. The autumn colours reflected in the slightly disturbed water provided the perfect painterly backdrop as she went by. 
Pentax K10D, SMC Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM @250mm, 1/350 sec @ f/4.0