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Mark Raycroft

@markraycroftwildphoto

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Career Wildlife Photographer©️
Join me @catchlightphototours for Caribou, Moose, Elk, Musk Ox & More!
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The Big Country!
Reflecting on North Country Wilderness adventures.
This bull moose posed in the ideal location in dreamy evening light, not far from our camp, framed against the Alaskan Range.
A highlight moment from weeks spent in the Wild.
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#moose #mountains #landscapephotography #scenic #alaska #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #epic @markraycroftwildphoto taken in Moose Mountain by @markraycroftwildphoto

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Natural Nobility!
Autumn is coming🍂
A magnificent bull elk poses alertly in a Rocky Mountain meadow.
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#elk #view #rockies #rockymountains #wild #nature #color #leaves #wilderness #epic #amazing #nikoncanada #canada #outdoors @markraycroftwildphoto taken in Wild Mountain by @markraycroftwildphoto

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3 years ago

Walk this Way!
A phenomenal Woodland Caribou stag strolls past in the far north while on a mission pursuing females.
Long live Caribou!
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#caribou #conservation #antlers #northland #woodlandcaribou #wildlife #epic #iconic #nature #photography #reindeer #canada #adventure #icon #wildlifephotograpy @markraycroftwildphoto taken in Sky High by @markraycroftwildphoto

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3 years ago

Water’s Edge
A mature bull elk takes a break from the action of the rut to quench his thirst. taken in Wet N' Wild by @markraycroftwildphoto

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Modern Day Giant!
One of the biggest moose to roam planet earth.
It was an incredible moment when we spotted this bull!
We didn’t see him at first..
We’d glassed a medium-sized bull from about 1/2 mile away and hiked to him.
When we reached the moose that had caught our interest we heard some movement coming from a patch of nearby willows and then this eye-popper emerged!
It made for a moment in time that I will always remember and be grateful for.
Sometimes effort = reward.
A constant curiosity in what one might discover on any given day also helps..
Surprise is one of the most exciting elements of being a wildlife photographer. taken in Wild North by @markraycroftwildphoto

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4 days ago

As Big as a….
The Epitome of a Bull Moose!
A magnificent brute of a bull moves through the spruces while searching for a mate…or, a challenger. taken in Forest Edge by @markraycroftwildphoto

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7 days ago

EPIC!
Was the perfect word to describe the opportunity to view this playful humpback breach several times by our zodiac on a recent excursion!
How truly amazing is the diversity of incredible life on this planet?!?!?!🌏 💦🐋😍
Thanks to captain Dave💪🏼
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Wait for the video portion at the end🌊🎥 by @markraycroftwildphoto

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9 days ago

Rams!
A pair of stocky Bighorn Rams pose on a rugged viewpoint last autumn.
The pre-rut energies were clearly beginning to ram..p up! taken in King of the Mountain by @markraycroftwildphoto

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11 days ago

Isn’t it amazing that every caribou antler on planet earth, past, present & future are unique!
Take a moment to study this incredible barren ground bull’s incredible rack.
This solid fellow will be a contender during the rut. taken in Wilderness Adventures by @markraycroftwildphoto

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14 days ago

Just another tree?
Surveying his domain in an incredible wilderness landscape.
Some northern bull moose have antlers that span six feet…wide enough to lay down in…theoretically.. taken in The Big Wild by @markraycroftwildphoto

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16 days ago

Blending into the Big Wild
A thrilling autumn view featuring an immense barren ground caribou who’s freshly out of velvet…as he passes through the breathtaking boreal forest. taken in Happy Place by @markraycroftwildphoto

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18 days ago

It’s as if their antlers could be treetops..
A fun experience with a band of barren ground caribou bulls last autumn.
With their summertime velvet just shed, the bulls were eager to put their hardened headgear to use. taken in Into The Wild by @markraycroftwildphoto

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