The Elk Of Winter
by Tami Quigley
Title
The Elk Of Winter
Artist
Tami Quigley
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Photograph - Photography Digitally Enhanced
Description
“There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
~ 1858-1919
~26th President of The United States of America
~ 1901-1909
The Elk of Winter strike a regal and thoughtful pose on the first day of March at Trexler Nature Preserve, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, where elk live as a herd on the hillsides of the 1,100-acre preserve’s Central Range.
When the late General Harry C. Trexler established the preserve in the early 1900s, he did it to save the American bison, elk and white-tailed deer from extinction and assure the species’ survival.
A conservationist along the lines of Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, General Trexler understood the importance of nature and preserving wildlife in its natural habitat.
A successful businessman who amassed a fortune in the timber and cement industries and founded the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company, General Trexler began purchasing small farms in the low hills of Lehigh County in 1906. By 1913, he had transported eight bison and 20 Virginia white-tailed deer to the preserve. The elk followed soon after.
When General Trexler died in 1933, he bequeathed the property to the residents of Lehigh County. Today, the Trexler Nature Preserve is open to the public for passive recreation and nature watching.
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #17 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Brian Tada
Lovely close-up portrait of these majestic elk, Tami! Beautifully photographed and presented! F/L
Wes Iversen
Excellent capture with great textures and detail, Tami! Love those sharp reflections in the eyes! L/F
Tami Quigley
Many thanks Nina Prommer for the feature in ART - It Is Good For You, much appreciated!
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