Ehi. Parco Nazionale di Yellowstone. Boll. (Cervus elaphus)

A mature bull elk stands in profile on a snow-covered rise in Yellowstone National Park, his branching antlers lifted against the open winter sky. The heavy mane, dark neck, and tawny body identify the strength and dignity of the male elk, while the sparse sagebrush and frozen ground place him in the rugged high-country habitat of Wyoming. This wildlife subject emphasizes the created order, seasonal endurance, and the quiet majesty of animals living within their native wilderness.