Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
So, I have to confess I wasn't really up close and within whispering distance of an old bull moose. No, sirreee, I was using my camera at the gas station at the aptly-named hamlet of Moose Creek in the Yukon.
It's all good, I'll just switch off the GPS because I think I can figure out exactly where we are on the Alaska Highway.
This moose (below) was a great subject, but I have to say he was a little, er, wooden.
And if I step around him very carefully, I might even be able to get a shot of this rusty old truck with a great hood ornament.
Yup, I guess the horn is definitely in good condition. However, I suspect that the rest of the vehicle might not quite match up.
I just hope you had as much fun as I did. Next time, I'll see y'all at Moose Creek.
I loved that and especially like the last shot. That is artistic.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had some for my minivan. I would also settle for bull horns.
ReplyDeleteall during this post I was expecting to hear "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!"
ReplyDeleteDon't know about that rack...but I love that old truck, looks like it's been through war and back.
ReplyDeleteI reckon if we all had those antlers fixed on our cars, that it would soon get rid of the city gridlocks. After all, who wants an antler piercing the rear end of a vehicle?
ReplyDeleteHeh heh ;-) thanks for this... I have a friend who's absolutely nuts about moose... will share this with her.
ReplyDeleteIf I lived up in the Yukon or the Northwest Territories I would definitely want that wooden moose in my front garden.
ReplyDeleteBear((( )))
Your moose close-up was just a little less tense than your incredibly close grizzly encounter, David. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly one of the most prolific writers in the blogosphere and also one of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I can tell you sure enjoyed your sojourn into the WILDerness! ;D
ReplyDeleteWe used to have antlers from reindeer around our house. My brother was a game keeper. Those are very spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI loved the stop at Moose Creek!
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the hooded dude sleeping in the cabin. First thing I thought of was D. B. Cooper!
reminds me of a scrapheap challenge...and as a certain scots bloke l know often says..
ReplyDeletethere's a moose loose in this hoose!
Now didn't you have fun doing this post. Just think that someone shot all those moose too.
ReplyDeleteIt's wild country up there.
I wouldn't want to come nose to nose with a moose. In the spring we had some hanging around in our backyard - slow moving but I still kept my distance. I love the pictures if the old truck also. I have added Alaska to my list of places I must go visit.
ReplyDeleteThat hood ornament is hysterical! Very wild. Happy hunting!
ReplyDeleteLove that old car with the antlers.
ReplyDeleteNow that post is a beauty! Really good one this week, David. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I think we will see a lot of creativity this week.
ReplyDeleteI never could understand putting animal antlers on the autos. Here in Texas it's 'falsely' been associated with Longhorn Steer horns on cars.
ReplyDeleteMy wild is posted...the wildness of nature. Come see.
Happy Hunting.
I love that wooden moose! And the car, too. Great entry David.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures :)
ReplyDeleteyr entries r so original. great shots. i never thought it was wooden though :)
ReplyDeleteNothing as good as this in the U.K. David...
ReplyDeleteAll we get is Mouse Pool... used to be known as Blackpool but as since been overrun by rodents.. ha!
Hilarious! I'd hate to be in the way of that truck.
ReplyDeleteWild and wonderful! I love that truck too. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteDavid you need a truck like that!
ReplyDeleteWhat an entertaining range of pics for the wild theme!
ReplyDeleteDavid, that's definitely wild! The folks sure are different up in that end of the continent!
ReplyDeleteStop by, won't you?
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I thought you had been to Sweden!
ReplyDeleteI love your last shot!
But I hate to meet the moose when I am driving home in the night.
Great shot. Love the play on words, too. If you want, the woman who may be the next vice president of the U.S. can share a great recipe for moose stew, according to her husband and kids. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDavid: Great shots of the Yukon. The truck and the antlers are both worn away.
ReplyDeleteLoved all your point of views on these.
ReplyDeleteyou fooled me hahah
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