Home > Animals > Mammals > Cervidae > Marsh Deer
Large bull moose with its antler rack looking through thicket as rut season begins, Alaska, USA
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Design Pics
Large bull moose with its antler rack looking through thicket as rut season begins, Alaska, USA
A large bull moose, Alces alces, cruises through a devil's club thicket in Southcentral Alaska, late morning in early September. As the autumn breeding season - or "rut" - progresses, bulls will all but stop eating, focusing instead on breeding activities. Moose range from the Stikine River in Southeast Alaska all the way to the Colville River on the Arctic Slope. They are especially abundant on timberline plateaus; along the major rivers of Southcentral and Interior Alaska; and in recently burned areas that have generated dense stands of willow, aspen, and birch shrubs
Design Pics offers Distinctively Different Imagery representing over 1,500 contributors
Media ID 38690151
© Ken Marsh
Adult Animal Alces Alces Alces Alert Anchorage Animal Behavior Animal Eye Animal Head Animal Photography Animal Theme Antlers Autumn Aware Bone Boreal Boreal Forest Breathtaking Breeding Breeding Season Bull Bull Moose Bush Camouflaged Cropped Image Deer Detection Devils Club Early Autumn Encounter Eye Contact Fall Foliage Forage Front View Habitat Head Head And Shoulders Herbivore Hidden Holiday Destination Horns Large Large Animal Late Summer Leaf Looking At The Camera Looking Through Magnificent Male Animal Mammal Mating Season Moose Natural Habitat Nature Photos Observing Point Of View Rack Seasonal Selective Focus Sunlit Surface Level Tourism Industry Tourist Industry Vegetation View Through Watchful Watching Wilderness Wildlife Photography Browse Eurasian Elk Municipal Park Palmate Thicket
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cervidae
> Marsh Deer
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cervidae
> Moose
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> Large Deer Mouse
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Nature-inspired artwork
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Portraits
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Portraits
> Portrait photography
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Forest and woodland scenes
> Forest artwork
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Forest and woodland scenes
> Nature-inspired art
EDITORS COMMENTS
**"Rutting Season in Alaska: A Majestic Bull Moose's Vigilant Stance**
As autumn arrives in Southcentral Alaska, a majestic bull moose stands watchful and alert amidst a thicket of devil's club plants. The late morning light casts an eerie glow on the forest floor as this large adult male surveys its surroundings with piercing eyes. With antlers that span over 6 feet wide, this magnificent creature is at the peak of its breeding season - or "rut" - where it will focus all energy on mating activities.
In a region teeming with moose populations, from timberline plateaus to major rivers and recently burned areas, this bull's keen senses are attuned to potential threats. Its antler rack serves as both defense mechanism and visual display of dominance during the breeding season. As we gaze upon its regal presence, we're reminded of the awe-inspiring beauty that can be found in Alaska's wilds.
Photographed by Ken Marsh
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
