Clash of the Titans
Photos takend 5/15/2008~8:34P.M.~ F5.6~ISO 400~1/25sec~Sigma 50-500mmThe evening sun was nearing it’s final descent over the pine covered slopes of Yellowstone National Park. The tension between these two massive beasts was almost palatable. The thick dust rising from their thundering hooves filling the air. Deep bellows fill the meadow along Yellowstone Lake, reminiscent of a long ago time when these magnificent beasts roamed North America numbering in the millions. This virtual clash of the titans sends shock waves reverberating across the pristine landscape. After several minutes the adversaries break away from one another and with a piercing glance in our direction the victor prances off into the evening shadows confident of his superiority in these still wild plains.
A few weeks ago I posted a photograph of a bison. The comments on this photo where classic. Many of you put your own captions to the picture guessing and asking why he was looking so perturbed. Well, I have finally gotten around to posting a few of the photographs that I captured from the safety and comfort of my car, prior to that one. I think that these photos will explain why this magnificent creature had so much attitude, emanating from his very core.
A few weeks ago I posted a photograph of a bison. The comments on this photo where classic. Many of you put your own captions to the picture guessing and asking why he was looking so perturbed. Well, I have finally gotten around to posting a few of the photographs that I captured from the safety and comfort of my car, prior to that one. I think that these photos will explain why this magnificent creature had so much attitude, emanating from his very core.
What a spectacle. I have never gotten to witness an actual honest battle in the wild with any creature…I’ve seen deer spar playfully, but I’d love to witness a pure battle of strength – especially between such massively huge creatures!
I bet with where you are you see a lot of these acts out in nature. I only hope to be able to move farther away from the city area one day. Another great image or rather images.
Just fantastic, Stacy … I am just in awe of how great these shots are … taken from the safety of your car .. indeed!
For sure another WOW posting!
Woah! That’s a sight to behold. And so well described,too! Well done and Thank you for sharing! Cheers, Klaus
Stacey,
I noticed you have been nominated for best photography blog. You really are the best.
You captured some fine action shots – amazing.
Mary
This is outstanding, Stacey! I love the action in the pictures.
Yep I feel like I’m right there with ya Stace!!
Wouldn’t want to be in the middle of those two!
What great photos you were able to take!
Just a magnificent display of power and awe!
when you say you can feel the reverberation of the battle on the plains i can believe it! what a thrill it must have been to watch! a fear in the heart kind of thrill.. you are brilliant in your description of the action. like poetry stacey.
xo
Stacey: 2,000# smashing together, that must really be something to feel and here. Thanks again for sharing such a great post.
Your music is more appropriate than ever with the sounds of the fight echoing in my ears.
And I thought I got bad headaches!!That’s nothing compared to bashing your head over and over again.
My goodness what an excellent capture of these magnificent beasts. It must be tough having to be a male animal always protecting your wives and keeping the young stuff at bay!
Superb shots Stacey!
great pictures
a great titanomachy. great captures
Hi Stacey, I like your new masthead! The photos of the buffalo are interesting- but it is moments like that where only a partial part of the story is being told by the photograph. The sound had to be incredible. Wow.
Very nice indeed! Makes me long for another visit to Yellowstone National Park.
That is what I call capturing the right moment, Stacey!
Excellent work and I love the photo of the yearling in the previous post!
Great post and wonderful commentary.
One of the things we loved about Yellowstone was watching these bad boys. I am always amazed at how many stupid people there are that will jump out of their car and rush over to get close to take a photo. These bad boys are fast and when their testosterone is high — “Look out”
Nice photos as always,
Troy
You picked the perfect title for this post… I would have been humbled to witness such a sight.