This was a very difficult shot to get. I had to shoot straight into the rising sun hitting a frost covered field. My exposure was to overexpose +1 stop to open up the dark colored head and neck area of the elk. It was at times blindingly bright.

I could not be more pleased with this elk fight shot. I think it is a totally unique moment. The two are briefly nose-to-nose, and making eye contact. I have never seen this before.