Photographing the 2025 Elk Rut

Elk Rut

We just returned from a few days photographing the elk rut in Rocky Mountain National Park. The last few times Kevin and I have visited the park, including an adventure to Yellowstone, we were thinking we were probably too early for the full experience. This time we thought delaying the trip until October might result in cooler weather, smaller crowds, and perhaps a more vigorous rut season.

Happy Autumnal Equinox

Bighorn Jumping River

Today at around noon Colorado time, the sun will cross the celestial equator, marking the passage of summer and the advent of celestial autumn. For me it means that the best photography of the year is nearly upon us.

Expedition to Rocky Mountain National Park

Majestic Bull Elk

Beautiful wildlife photography expedition to Rocky Mountain National Park during the rut season by #swkrullimaging

Autumn in Rocky Looking forward to next weeks return visit! Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss this year’s adventure!

Video of autumn in the Park. Looking forward to next weeks return visit! Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss this year's adventure!

Supreme Commander of the Valley

Majestic bull elk herding his harem on a beautiful Rocky Mountain autumn evening by #swkrullimaging

An Amazing Scene in the Rockies

Elk Herd on a Beautiful Rocky Mountain Evening

Elk photography in Rocky Mountain National Park