Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > You simply cannot imagine how HUGE these animals are until they are standing less than 25 yards from you.  But this immense bull had no interest in the several photographers clicking away.  He was only interested in the several cow moose scattered around him.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > This bull came in because a cow moose started to moan.  This dominant bull had no interest in allowing any other bulls to get close to his cows.  What a monster!
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > The group I brought with me to photograph moose never saw this cow.  She was laying down in the brush.  As we approached, she stood up and stared off into the distance.  What was she looking at?  And then she started to moan a soft low moan....
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > This is the same bull as in the previous photo.  What a huge bell he has under his chin.  Many moose lose these due to frostbite.  All bulls have bells that start out this long, but they can just freeze off in the bitter cold of an Alaskan winter.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > It's not very hard to find moose in the Anchorage area.  They are constantly wandering around town. This bull and the ones in the next few photos were in the Chugach Mt. foothills on the edge of the Chugach State Park. This is a recreational area that many Anchoragites visit for exercise and a quick-fix outdoor experience. And yes, it is within the Anchorage city limits.
You simply cannot imagine how HUGE these animals are until they are standing less than 25 yards from you. But this immense bull had no interest in the several photographers clicking away. He was only interested in the several cow moose scattered around him.
Andy Sorensen (ajstudio) > You simply cannot imagine how HUGE these animals are until they are standing less than 25 yards from you.  But this immense bull had no interest in the several photographers clicking away.  He was only interested in the several cow moose scattered around him.
You simply cannot imagine how HUGE these animals are until they are standing less than 25 yards from you. But this immense bull had no interest in the several photographers clicking away. He was only interested in the several cow moose scattered around him.
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