This past weekend, I spent Friday afternoon to Monday morning in the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie national park.
Every morning of the trip, we woke up at 6AM for the opportunity to catch the sun rise over the mountains or capture some small wildlife. On our first morning, while the skies were cloudy, we were so lucky to cross paths with a Moose and her calfs crossing the road right at dawn.
They crossed the road slowly, the mother crossing first and giving us a very intent and intimidating stare. After assessing that we were not a threat, she beckoned her calfs to cross the road. They quickly disappeared into the forest moments later.
The next morning, we returned to see the same family eating in a small clearing not far from the road. This is my first time seeing moose in the wild. So magnificent, and so Canadian.
Camera: Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera
Lens: Nikon F4 300MM AF-S
Settings: 1/500, f/ 4.5, ISO 1600