As I was watching 3 elk passing by evenly spaced apart, I watched as they all turned and looked back at you at the same time, I was hoping you got the image. Thankfully you did and I just loved that shot.
I was in yellowstone in sept of 2021 right after labor day & around 5am wen i left the cabin heading towards the park it was in the mid 30s. Then by 11am it was in the 70s. Not that im complaining...i lov the cold weather. My wife & i are planning on going in February or march & go snowmobiling throughout the park. Fingers crossed
“Too many elk”. Never! Whole herd of trophies. Big guy had a big body to go with that rack and some nasty scars from past fights. Miss the big bulls of western Wyoming and eastern Idaho. Loved it.
Steve, after watching your vlogs for several years and rewatching each one several times, I have finally pulled the trigger on a trip to the Tetons. I will be there for the first week of October. I would love to buy you lunch to thank you for all you have done. I would not be doing this trip if not for you. Thank you from New Hampshire.
The video segment with the three bulls right, center, and left. Slightly left of the frame. The one on the right turns his head looks straight at you then the center one looks at you, and then the one on the left. Then in the same order and one at a time they turn their heads and look straight ahead again. That'll probably never happen again in your lifetime. It was like a "Transformers" movie level of CGI or something. Just mind-blowing stuff Steve! This video and images are what professional wildlife photographers like yourself show us of what can be done with patient's and preparation. Thanks.
Wonderful, Steve. Since Mike Jackson high tailed it for Colorado, I've been starved for more Jackson Hole wildlife. Your videos are always amazing, and this video of the monster bulls interaction was very special. Please keep 'em coming.
Great opening! Only a minute in and I already love this video! Every time I see Coffee featured in a wildlife video I can't help but wonder if that photographer is a fan of Morten Hilmer because every video he has ever posted features his coffee in a starring role. So big question, while I am watching all your videos, who's videos are you watching?
Nice video as always Steve. Thanks. This also shows how much of dedication and patience it takes to be a good wildlife photographer (waking up at 4 am!! Not really easy :p). They were truly majestic bull elks for sure. I particularly liked the video clips and the photos of the trio of the bull elks. Would have been nice to hear them bugling though. Also as you mentioned it was funny to see that one younger bull elk ( that's what I'm assuming base on its size) hanging out with the big lads. Expecting more bull elk videos in the future. Thanks again.
Wow! We just watched this and I told my husband I want to go out with this guy! I then realized I should of said on a photo workshop. You are on my bucket list now. Thank you for sharing the majesty of those elk.
My husband is the one that told you that he had seen them :) We love the video just so you know :) Hope to see you around town more now that we know who you are!
Steve, you are driving me crazy with all your great wildlife photos! I live in SW Colorado with a resident herd of elk and make my best effort photographing them. They are hunted every year, so approach in photo range can be tricky. I have done reasonably well with cows and calves (lots of calves this year), but the magical image of a big bull still waits for me. Often I shoot from the vehicle or a stationary blind, but occasionally I have had luck stalking. Rut is coming and I am still hoping for the great bull shot. Love your photos, videos and vlogs!
Getting up early is great advice of course, but 4am is about 2 hours after my bedtime. As a result the evening hours are when I am out and about. Getting excited for the rut this year.
Can't believe you ruined a perfectly fine cup of coffee. Good on you for taking a MB off-road and through some mud. Nice video. We left Colorado a few years ago for the beach. Miss shooting elk.
Great video, Steve! Those are magnificent animals. That 7x9 is sure a big fellow. I’ll have to see if I can find ours here in the Black Hills. BTW Steve, I get nervous seeing your camera setup balanced on your bean bag - just wear a neck strap please.
Beautiful.. Were you able to photographed them with the reflections when they crossed the road? I love love watching your videos, I have learned so much, by watching how you explain about light, ISO the whole 9yards.
What an absolutely gorgeous set of images in the closing montage. My favorites are the profile shots at 23:00 and 23:07 but the entire set is just stunning!
Not sure what to think when you guys make awesome shots 20 meters away from these animals while staying in the car. I mean at the end of the day who cares if the shot is amazing but still. I'm living in Europe and 99% of the critters are super shy. I literally look like a bush when I go out shooting. Full camo and I had to learn how to stalk. The smallest mistake equals spooked animals and potentially a ruined day. Under these circumstances having a similar shot means so much to me because I had to work my ass of to get close. Staying in a car in a National Park where the animals got used to human presence...donno. Don't get me wrong Steve, the shot is sweet and I loved the video.
I understand completely what you are saying. In 2017 I had the pleasure of spending part of a weekend with two gentlemen from Austria. They had traveled to the USA for the solar eclipse and to spend 6 weeks traveling and birding. They both worked for the national park service of Austria and where amazed at the size of some of our parks and recreation areas. The largest park in their country was just over 7000 acres. We met at land between the Lakes which encompasses 170.,000 acres with over 300 miles of fish able shoreline. It made me realize how easy it was for me to take our parks for granted. Depending on where you live in the states it can be an uphill battle doing wildlife photography.
Awesome video as usual, just wondering if your sound is just a bit on high because when you speak it's a bit high pitched. Just thought I would mention it.
@@SteveMattheis not at all man! You are awesome at your videos! I just noticed every time you talked my speakers seemed to get stressed for some reason and I didn't have it on that loud. It's never done that before until yesterdays video.
Great video!! Love your work. What kind of camera are you using that you have attached to your dash? I have been looking for a set up like that but every camera I try just doesn't work well. The camera you are using always has great sound and picture. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more!!
Where as I’m not a professional photographer yet. But have the desire I have been through all your videos. Picking through and looking at your gear over the last 5 years. Any camera that you’d recommend that you’ve used?
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The video of the elk is absolutely amazing! You sure live in a magical area for wildlife. I always enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!
As I was watching 3 elk passing by evenly spaced apart, I watched as they all turned and looked back at you at the same time, I was hoping you got the image. Thankfully you did and I just loved that shot.
You wearing a hoodie in August makes me miss the mountains even more lol
I was in yellowstone in sept of 2021 right after labor day & around 5am wen i left the cabin heading towards the park it was in the mid 30s. Then by 11am it was in the 70s. Not that im complaining...i lov the cold weather. My wife & i are planning on going in February or march & go snowmobiling throughout the park. Fingers crossed
Wow, what a great day you had there, lots of "keepers". Stunning photography and video as usual. Thank you for sharing! :)
What a magical morning with those magnificent animals. Thank you for such an enjoyable video.
Thanks for watching 👍
Incredibull! Another job well done! Thank you for sharing! 🙌
Thanks!🙏
@@SteveMattheis you're welcome! Were you able to find the large bull during the rut?
You're really making me consider making it three trips to the Tetons this year!
It's great to see you still killing it out there! Super jealous of all the awesome wildlife you get to see. Don't take it for granted!!
“Too many elk”. Never! Whole herd of trophies. Big guy had a big body to go with that rack and some nasty scars from past fights. Miss the big bulls of western Wyoming and eastern Idaho. Loved it.
Steve, after watching your vlogs for several years and rewatching each one several times, I have finally pulled the trigger on a trip to the Tetons. I will be there for the first week of October. I would love to buy you lunch to thank you for all you have done. I would not be doing this trip if not for you. Thank you from New Hampshire.
The video segment with the three bulls right, center, and left. Slightly left of the frame. The one on the right turns his head looks straight at you then the center one looks at you, and then the one on the left. Then in the same order and one at a time they turn their heads and look straight ahead again. That'll probably never happen again in your lifetime. It was like a "Transformers" movie level of CGI or something. Just mind-blowing stuff Steve! This video and images are what professional wildlife photographers like yourself show us of what can be done with patient's and preparation. Thanks.
Yep, I was wondering if anyone would catch that little sequence 👍
Amazing morning video. Will be there in October. Looking forward to all GTNP has to offer.
See you out there...👍
Wonderful, Steve.
Wonderful, Steve. Since Mike Jackson high tailed it for Colorado, I've been starved for more Jackson Hole wildlife. Your videos are always amazing, and this video of the monster bulls interaction was very special. Please keep 'em coming.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Your comments are very insightful and really add to the entire experience.
Thanks for watching!👍
Some real monsters this year can't wait see you in Sept/Oct !!!!!!
Oh my! That was a jackpot day! Days like that definitely make you want to go back!
14:40 -14:50 that was a sick sequence, thank you. 22:48...boom
Awesome shots Steve!
Excellent as allways
Great to watch you doing similar thing to me me in uk with red stags
Great opening! Only a minute in and I already love this video! Every time I see Coffee featured in a wildlife video I can't help but wonder if that photographer is a fan of Morten Hilmer because every video he has ever posted features his coffee in a starring role. So big question, while I am watching all your videos, who's videos are you watching?
Yep, I watch Hilmer too of course👍
Wonderful! The almost mystical setting is perfect for elk.
Nice video as always Steve. Thanks. This also shows how much of dedication and patience it takes to be a good wildlife photographer (waking up at 4 am!! Not really easy :p).
They were truly majestic bull elks for sure. I particularly liked the video clips and the photos of the trio of the bull elks. Would have been nice to hear them bugling though. Also as you mentioned it was funny to see that one younger bull elk ( that's what I'm assuming base on its size) hanging out with the big lads.
Expecting more bull elk videos in the future.
Thanks again.
Great video Steve!!
absolutely gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing all of your experiences and images with us
Incredible morning. Great work Steve.
Steve, you've done it again. Excellent vlog. Amazing light. I'll be there in Nov. Can't wait. And ditto what Old400 said.
Wow! We just watched this and I told my husband I want to go out with this guy! I then realized I should of said on a photo workshop. You are on my bucket list now. Thank you for sharing the majesty of those elk.
Ha! Thanks for watching 👍
So very cool Steve. Amazing photos and video of the Bull Elk. I never seen Elk or Bison in the wild.
Great video as always. going to be up in that area the 12th - 14th of September I will keep my eye out for you
Some gorgeous bulls there! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing video!
Awesome experience! You are a lucky guy!
amazing photos Steve 😀
Thanks!🙏
Excellent footage and really lovely photographs. That one elk is a monster!!
Thanks!
incredible - thanks for sharing....
Thank you Steve for always sharing. These are great. Some day I will make it out there to see all of these wonderful places.
Brilliant Steve, great images 👍🏻
Fantastic!
Thanks again Steve!
The second one is for me the nicest, good work .
Awesome video and photos Steve! I wish I was there with you. 😁
My husband is the one that told you that he had seen them :) We love the video just so you know :) Hope to see you around town more now that we know who you are!
You are getting me jacked up for going to Jackson Hole in late September! Beautiful video and stills!
Truly amazing work Steve!!!
Thanks!🙏
Magical!
Fantastic morning! Great images!
Thanks Vaughn👍
Really nice!
Beautiful Steve ❤️
Steve, you are driving me crazy with all your great wildlife photos! I live in SW Colorado with a resident herd of elk and make my best effort photographing them. They are hunted every year, so approach in photo range can be tricky. I have done reasonably well with cows and calves (lots of calves this year), but the magical image of a big bull still waits for me. Often I shoot from the
vehicle or a stationary blind, but occasionally I have had luck stalking. Rut is coming and I am still hoping for the great bull shot. Love your photos, videos and vlogs!
Thanks for watching 👍
Getting up early is great advice of course, but 4am is about 2 hours after my bedtime. As a result the evening hours are when I am out and about. Getting excited for the rut this year.
Wow very cool video.
Nice pictures set! Hook me up on a 400mm 2.8s lol! Still waiting for mine. It is such a versatile lense!! 👌
Amazing Steve, love Your videos s lot 💪🏻🙏🏻🥂😊
Yo, I'm pleasantly surprised that you got ZV-1 along.. It's a nice little companion.
Beautiful stuff
A really interesting shoot was when those three big guys looked straight at you.
Too many elk? Seems like a good problem to have! Excellent video Steve!
beautiful
Can't believe you ruined a perfectly fine cup of coffee. Good on you for taking a MB off-road and through some mud. Nice video. We left Colorado a few years ago for the beach. Miss shooting elk.
Yes I overpoured the milk, most likely because I was shooting video and spaced out. Even more blasphemous is that it was decaf!
Great video, Steve! Those are magnificent animals. That 7x9 is sure a big fellow. I’ll have to see if I can find ours here in the Black Hills. BTW Steve, I get nervous seeing your camera setup balanced on your bean bag - just wear a neck strap please.
Nah, straps just get in the way. For me at least.
Where can I get that amazing hide at 2:35?
Blue Yeti mug and coffee on the go. My morning photography routine exactly.
Great shots and video.
..as always a good watch...am interested in your attachment for umbrella to tripod at 2:30..
Aewsome
Beautiful..
Were you able to photographed them with the reflections when they crossed the road? I love love watching your videos, I have learned so much, by watching how you explain about light, ISO the whole 9yards.
What an absolutely gorgeous set of images in the closing montage. My favorites are the profile shots at 23:00 and 23:07 but the entire set is just stunning!
Thanks!🙏
Not sure what to think when you guys make awesome shots 20 meters away from these animals while staying in the car.
I mean at the end of the day who cares if the shot is amazing but still.
I'm living in Europe and 99% of the critters are super shy. I literally look like a bush when I go out shooting. Full camo and I had to learn how to stalk. The smallest mistake equals spooked animals and potentially a ruined day.
Under these circumstances having a similar shot means so much to me because I had to work my ass of to get close. Staying in a car in a National Park where the animals got used to human presence...donno.
Don't get me wrong Steve, the shot is sweet and I loved the video.
I find that a great "shot" is a great "shot" whether you walked barefoot in the snow for a 100 miles or the animal walked into your back yard.
I understand completely what you are saying. In 2017 I had the pleasure of spending part of a weekend with two gentlemen from Austria. They had traveled to the USA for the solar eclipse and to spend 6 weeks traveling and birding. They both worked for the national park service of Austria and where amazed at the size of some of our parks and recreation areas. The largest park in their country was just over 7000 acres. We met at land between the Lakes which encompasses
170.,000 acres with over 300 miles of fish able shoreline. It made me realize how easy it was for me to take our parks for granted. Depending on where you live in the states it can be an uphill battle doing wildlife photography.
Yep, you shoot how you like to shoot and I'll shoot how I like to shoot. All good.
Awesome video as usual, just wondering if your sound is just a bit on high because when you speak it's a bit high pitched. Just thought I would mention it.
I think I just have a strange voice? 😬
@@SteveMattheis not at all man! You are awesome at your videos! I just noticed every time you talked my speakers seemed to get stressed for some reason and I didn't have it on that loud. It's never done that before until yesterdays video.
Great video!! Love your work. What kind of camera are you using that you have attached to your dash? I have been looking for a set up like that but every camera I try just doesn't work well. The camera you are using always has great sound and picture. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more!!
Really enjoyed this one, can't help but think some of these images would look great as high key black and white. All images were wonderful.
I chose to go with the subtle Sage greens on these - and I agree with you. Both are lovely.
What do you have your window bag stuffed with? Looks like it works very well. Do you recommend that support bag? Thanks. Nice video again.
Links to that are in my gear list in the description
Another fantastic video, Steve! Do you film it only with the tiny cam on the Z9, or do you use also the Z9 for filming?
Both 👍
Where can I purchase that wonderful car window bean bag?
Where as I’m not a professional photographer yet. But have the desire I have been through all your videos. Picking through and looking at your gear over the last 5 years. Any camera that you’d recommend that you’ve used?
where did you get the camera bag that sits on the window?
What part of the park were you in?
heading there in 4 weeks. again searching for the GGO. fifth attempt.
Good luck out there 👍
My question is, will his antlers grow that same way every year or is this something that just happened this once.
The short answer is that it is possible but not necessarily probable. Age, diet and health play a big part.
Yes, what Rusting said...
Where did you get the bean bag you shoot off of?
Check my gear list in the description
Nice work, PS I think the male Elk is called a buck and not bull.
No. Deer are bucks and does. Elk are bulls and cows.
@@minerdave Ok.