Moosing Around - Bull Moose wandering through ND snow dusted autumn prairie scene in ND Canvas Print

"Moosing Around"
I went on an early AM drive looking for photo opportunities after the first dusting of snow for the season on Oct 17, 2020 and was thrilled to stumble upon this scene! This young male was wandering around in a cow pasture about 6 miles southeast of Leeds, ND, and didn't seem too frightened of me as I took dozens of pictures. This image was my favorite of the bunch, and I was really excited with it! Moose used to be very rare in this area, but apparently they are "moving in" in recent years.

Feel free to share - it helps me out! Image captured with Pentax K-1 and Pentax DA*300 lens at f5.6.

Peter Herman was born and raised on a farm in North Dakota, where his love for photography first took root during high school. After acquiring a Pentax SLR, he began capturing moments for the school yearbook and developing black-and-white images in the school darkroom. Throughout college, Peter continued honing his craft by taking portraits, group photos, and wedding pictures. After starting his 32 year engineering career at Cummins, Peter’s photography interests went dormant until 2005, when he purchased his first DSLR. This rekindled his passion, leading him to focus on scenic landscapes across the United States, with a particular emphasis on rural areas in North Dakota and Wisconsin. Many of his images are discovered while riding his...