An American Bison Calf in May – Nikon D810, f11, 1/640, ISO 1600, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Newly born American Bison calves are called “Reds” or Little Reds” after they are born in the spring and compared to the darker adults they appear very red. When I took the portrait above in May the calves were just a few weeks old. I had low light the day I took this, hence the high ISO.
Antelope Island State Park is one of the best places to see American Bison in Utah. They have a wild, free-roaming herd that can be seen and photographed from the safety of a vehicle.
An American Bison Calf in July – Nikon D810, f10, 1/1000, ISO 400, -1.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I took this portrait last week which was about two months later than the first portrait and the calves aren’t as red any more and they certainly aren’t as little. It doesn’t take long for the bison calves to lose the reddish tones to their fur.
I adore photographing the bison calves when I can.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my American Bison photos plus facts and information about this species.
Thanks for the contrasting images and pointing out the red color too. I love Bison!
Love those melting eyes…
Can’t get passed that first shot!!! What a cutie!!! Proves that “buffalo” / bison really do have ears!!! What GREAT portrait….LOVE IT!!!!