Elk Gnawed Horning Aspen Trees Fine Art Print is a photograph by James BO Insogna which was uploaded on January 19th, 2012.
Elk Gnawed Horning Aspen Trees Fine Art Print
In the late summer when an elk antler growth starts to cease, it finishes growth and the blood supply to the velvet begins to stop. This causes the... more
Title
Elk Gnawed Horning Aspen Trees Fine Art Print
Artist
James BO Insogna
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography Prints
Description
In the late summer when an elk antler growth starts to cease, it finishes growth and the blood supply to the velvet begins to stop. This causes the velvet covering of the antlers to dry up and shred. As it does the bull elk begin to rub their antlers on shrubs and trees to help get rid the velvet. This rubbing behavior may also be the first ritualized use of the bull's newly hardened antlers it is quite noisy and attracts the attention of other elk. This Gnawed "horning", the rubbing the bark off of shrubs and trees causes branches to be broken off and intertwined with the bull's antlers, effectively making them look massive and more threatening to rival bull elk and more impressive to potential cow mates. Some aspens that are only a foot high can have fifty year old root system, thanks to constant pruning by elk. Striking Fine Art Colorado nature landscape photography prints, canvas art and stock images by James Bo Insogna Copyright (C) 2012 - All Rights Reserved 1-888-682-0122.
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January 19th, 2012
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Comments (4)
Randy Rosenberger
Great description to accompany this very unique piece, James! It almost looks like a new language, possibly related to hieroglyphics! Very well captured, and thanks for sharing this unique design and for your insightful explanation within your description. Interesting photo shot and explanation!
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