Tule Elk Cow, Tomales Point Elk Preserve, Point Reyes National Seashore
I took this photo during the last hour of the day on the side of the road just before the Pierce Point Ranch complex.
The mile or so before the ranch complex is my favorite place in the Seashore for the end of the day. The reason for that is that I can usually find some elk crossing from the west side of Pierce Point Road to the east side of the road then. It’s easy then to position your car close to the elk and with the car between the setting sun and the elk. The backgrounds are usually clean also. Close-up photos like the above are easy there then.
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Amazing portrait, Jim!
Thanks Greg. It’s a great spot for shots like this.
I agree completely with your opinion on this stretch of road, Jim. There have been many days where I’ve hiked out the Tomales Point Trail and back and end up with nothing, but then the elk will be right along this stretch of road on the drive out!
Yep. You can almost bank on it — except when the fog rolls in.