Wildlife Collection
Marc van Eyken - Photography
Rainy Day Bull
400mm f/8 1/500s ISO 3200 4:3
Bull Moose, grazing on a rainy day.
In the quiet hush of a rainy afternoon, a bull moose (Alces alces) moves through the low brush of Denali, browsing calmly as droplets gather on his coarse fur and velvet-covered antlers. The rain softens the light, enriching the earthy tones of the scene and blurring the boundary between subject and surroundings.
The moment speaks in tones of quiet majesty—unforced, grounded, enduring. His massive frame carries the dignity of the north, his presence shaped by weather, time, and instinct. Rain streaks through the frame, sketching a fleeting mood with delicate lines.
More than a portrait of wildlife, this image is a study in rhythm and resilience—a glimpse into the unscripted beauty of the natural world, where even a pause to feed becomes poetry.