Elk
Elk. Photo taken on September 21, 2022 in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
THE STORY
In September 2022, I took a trip to Grand Teton National Park to experience the Rocky Mountains, Teton Range, and the incredible wildlife that the US has to offer. At this time of year is the elk rut - a time which the bulls try to entice the cows to mate with them. It can become a pretty loud, messy, and dangerous process with fights between bulls, early morning bugles to announce availability, and sudden movements by both males and females. Just south of the Park, is the National Elk Refuge, an area where over 7500 elk from various herds around the area migrate for winter. Back in the early 1900s, the elk population dwindled to only a few thousand from over 25000 individuals due to harsh winters, lack of food supply, and hunting. The town of Jackson Hole came together to begin feeding the elk, helping them to survive the winters. After they reached out to Congress for help, the National Elk Refuge was established. The Elk Refuge helps annually to supplement the food supply for the elk, growing grasses that are untouched during the summer months to ensure ample volume. If you ever are interested in a shed elk antler, the Boy Scouts of America have a permit and program to collect the antlers and auction them, with the guarantee that a large amount of the profits will benefit the Refuge.
Elk. Photo taken on September 21, 2022 in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
THE STORY
In September 2022, I took a trip to Grand Teton National Park to experience the Rocky Mountains, Teton Range, and the incredible wildlife that the US has to offer. At this time of year is the elk rut - a time which the bulls try to entice the cows to mate with them. It can become a pretty loud, messy, and dangerous process with fights between bulls, early morning bugles to announce availability, and sudden movements by both males and females. Just south of the Park, is the National Elk Refuge, an area where over 7500 elk from various herds around the area migrate for winter. Back in the early 1900s, the elk population dwindled to only a few thousand from over 25000 individuals due to harsh winters, lack of food supply, and hunting. The town of Jackson Hole came together to begin feeding the elk, helping them to survive the winters. After they reached out to Congress for help, the National Elk Refuge was established. The Elk Refuge helps annually to supplement the food supply for the elk, growing grasses that are untouched during the summer months to ensure ample volume. If you ever are interested in a shed elk antler, the Boy Scouts of America have a permit and program to collect the antlers and auction them, with the guarantee that a large amount of the profits will benefit the Refuge.
Elk. Photo taken on September 21, 2022 in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
THE STORY
In September 2022, I took a trip to Grand Teton National Park to experience the Rocky Mountains, Teton Range, and the incredible wildlife that the US has to offer. At this time of year is the elk rut - a time which the bulls try to entice the cows to mate with them. It can become a pretty loud, messy, and dangerous process with fights between bulls, early morning bugles to announce availability, and sudden movements by both males and females. Just south of the Park, is the National Elk Refuge, an area where over 7500 elk from various herds around the area migrate for winter. Back in the early 1900s, the elk population dwindled to only a few thousand from over 25000 individuals due to harsh winters, lack of food supply, and hunting. The town of Jackson Hole came together to begin feeding the elk, helping them to survive the winters. After they reached out to Congress for help, the National Elk Refuge was established. The Elk Refuge helps annually to supplement the food supply for the elk, growing grasses that are untouched during the summer months to ensure ample volume. If you ever are interested in a shed elk antler, the Boy Scouts of America have a permit and program to collect the antlers and auction them, with the guarantee that a large amount of the profits will benefit the Refuge.
If you want to include a gift note, I am more than happy to provide a hand-written note for no extra charge! In the "add a note for leahdesrochersphoto" box during checkout, simply specify 1 of 2 options:
- option 1: you can write the note out, take a photo, and send it to me via etsy message. It will be printed on an included 3.5x5 card with the final photo shipment in your handwriting.
OR
- option 2: type in the box what you would like to include, and I can hand write the note (in calligraphy/cursive) to be printed on a 3.5x5 card and included with the final photo shipment.
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4 printing options:
Professional photo paper-
- Glossy: The high gloss paper is a Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl with a protective coating.
- Lustre: The lustre paper is a Kodak Endura Lustre with a protective coating.
Both come unframed with my signature printed in the bottom corner.
Metal-
- Dyes are infused directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. The high gloss, ultra-hard, scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof, can be cleaned easily, and won't fade for at least 2 years in direct sunlight. Comes with hanging mounts. My signature is printed in the bottom corner.
Acrylic-
- Fine Art LexJet Prints face-mounted to plexiglass with polished edges creating a high-impact image. Prints are Lustre and Non-glare.
Comes with hanging mounts. My signature is printed in the bottom corner.
I also offer canvas prints as well. However, while they are a professional quality, they are not the same print quality as the above 3 methods, so please email me directly for inquiries if you are interested.
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INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Etsy does not allow multiple shipping profiles based on variations. Therefore, if you are an international customer and you do not agree with the cost of shipping, please email me prior to purchase. I am more than happy to work with you to get an accurate quote from the photo lab for the cost of shipping.
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Please note: Each item is made to order so the processing time is approximately one week because I get my photos printed from a professional lab. Because of this, I do not accept returns unless they arrive damaged or have an obvious factory fault. If this is the case, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
The color on your monitor may vary slightly than the actual printed result.
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PHOTOGRAPHER BIO:
Not at all a full-time photographer, I just recently finished my Master’s Degree focusing in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution. I’m also starting a veterinary technician program in order to become a wildlife and zoo veterinary technician. The proceeds gained from my photos will be used to fund my future education in veterinary technical school.
I’ve always had a passion for animals, the outdoors, and photography. I do my best to capture images that make you feel as though you’re actually there. While digital photos often are beautiful, in the frequent words of my mother, “Can we look at it on a large screen? I can hardly see it on your phone,” I’m taking her suggestion one step further. Imagine looking at the photo on your wall. Imagine being able to see the detail one step shorter than actually being there. That’s my goal.
I hope you enjoy experiencing the natural world through my eyes and immersing yourself in my adventures.
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All artwork and products are for personal use only. You may gift the product to someone else. Anything you purchase from my shop cannot be resold/redistributed as copyright remains with Leah Desrochers and leahdesrochersphotography. Printed in USA.