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Sparring Buddies Art Print
by Holly Ross
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Sparring Buddies art print by Holly Ross. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Lone Elk Park is a St. Louis County Park situated just off of I-44 near Valley Park, MO. Visitors to the park drive through (or even hike) the elk... more
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Lone Elk Park is a St. Louis County Park situated just off of I-44 near Valley Park, MO. Visitors to the park drive through (or even hike) the elk area and are treated to sightings of elk, white tail deer, wild turkey, and more! The drive extends through the bison area, as well, but visitors are not allowed outside their vehicles in this area.
On this morning, I arrived just as the sun was up and found the younger bull (right) standing alone alongside the road. The more mature bull (left) came out of the valley behind him and walked straight to the young bull. The "battle" seemed more like a father instructing a son on how to fight properly. What I like best about this photo, though, is that they are looking into each others' eyes.
This was taken from the safety of my car - and they were about 15 feet away, so zooming in with a 70-200mm lens allowed me to get closer than one should be during an event such as this. During the rut, visitors are discouraged from...
About Holly Ross
Self-taught photographer and Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist, Holly Ross has explored a wide variety of subjects, but always returns to the more natural elements of our world. Her photos have been described as having an “eclectic mixture of soft, near watercolor effects on florals – almost Japanese in delicacy and Zen-like in simplicity – contrasted with the sharp, clean linear architectural images.” With her photography, she seeks out vantage points that others might pass by. Another client described her work as, “visual poetry… emotions captured in ink and moments caught as if time could be glued to paper.” Holly’s intent is to seek out those more intimate ‘scapes’ and provide just a glimpse into a world,...
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Debra Lynch
Oh my looks like a battle is ensuing... How gorgeous these animals are. L/F/T
Holly Ross replied:
I think that this is father/son. I think. There are 3 BIG bull elk in this park and this young one decided to square up against one of the big guys. It didn't last long.
Andrea Lazar
What a remarkable shot! L/F
Holly Ross replied:
Thank you, Andrea!
Linda Howes
OMG this is so awesome Holly! l/f/tweet
Holly Ross replied:
Thanks, Linda!
Jeannette Hunt
Wow! Fantastic capture!
Holly Ross replied:
Thanks, Jeannette!
Irina Safonova
Amazing shot!!
Holly Ross replied:
Thanks. Irina!