Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Musk ox






This musk ox safari on Dovrefjell was an exciting and memorable trip for me. It took my photography hobby to a new level. To see these great animals at such close range was thrilling.
When I look at these animals and see where they live, sunshine and calm air is not what I think of. I guess being out there in a blizzard could be an even more exciting and thrilling experience.
Next level.......!
Posted by Ivar Østtun
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39 comments:

  1. Børge's BloggMarch 17, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    TØFT !
    Greit å ha litt tele-linse der da.

    Har hørt at dersom du skal springe fra moskusen, så skal du springe i nedoverbakke.

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  2. Rune EideMarch 17, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Utrolig bra naturbilder - det der er ikke for hvem som helst. Sterkt misunnelig - hadde aldri klart det.

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  3. Marit VollanMarch 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Fikk med meg statusen din på fb før ungene skulle hoppe i senga, så måtte jeg "bare"....kuule bilder! Selv om det er skremmende å se på de, så skulle jeg gjerne ha opplevde det (men kanskje på minimum 100m avstand:-)
    Takk for titten!

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  4. Lars Andreas DybvikMarch 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Det ble veldig bra bilder Ivar. Takk for godt selskap på turen :)

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  5. HavfruenMarch 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Utrolig flotte bilder..både av moskus og natur.
    Dovrefejll er vakket..sommer som vinter..med eller uten moskus.

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  6. MokomokoMarch 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Skjønner at det var inspirerende, flotte bilder og bra skarphet, hvor nært var du? stativ eller frihånd?

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  7. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Dette var fine bilder Ivar. Likte de to siste ekstra godt. Fikk en følelse av at moskusene sto på kanten av et stup. Det kilte nesten i magen her :) Hehe.

    Ja du får komme nedover å bade litt :) Vi får vel finne på noe til sommern.

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  8. RomicasMarch 18, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    I envy you (in a good way, of course) for having such a chance of being in the same place of those animals. I can immagine (or maybe I can't) the feeling and I suppose your hand has trembled a little, didn't it?
    Wonderful pictures! Thanks!

    Romicas

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  9. MarkaMarch 18, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    Great series! Musk ox are incredibly hardy animals and you've captured that very well.

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  10. Raph G. NeckmannMarch 18, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Amazing photos and amazing animals! How lucky you are to be there with them.

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  11. SarahMarch 18, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Considering there are only 200 of these musk ox where you live, you're incredibly fortunate to witness them up close----well, relatively. :)

    Thanks for sharing!

    Sarah

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  12. BLSMarch 18, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    Great photos of the Musk Ox. And a great landscape. Its hard to see how an animal that size lives with so little observable nourishment.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Wow! Really amazing animals! And you're a great animal photographer! :)

    I love the close up in 500 mm, very good.

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  14. EvamiMarch 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Dette var utrolig flotte bilder. Og for en mektig opplevelse det må ha vært å være så nære innpå disse ur-dyrene:) Gleder meg til å se resultatet av snøstorm bildene.......

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  15. ArneAMarch 18, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Supert.
    Neste level blir vel krokkodiller i Australia eller Pirayaer i Breasil
    Vanskelig å konkurrere med deg på det nivå

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  16. MicheleMarch 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I can only imagine the thrill of seeing these animals. It must be quite an inexperience to say the least!
    You have some wonderful photos, they are truly beautiful!

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  17. Anne-BeritMarch 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Det må ha vært kjempespennende å være så nær dem.Utrolig flotte bilder du har tatt,profft dette!

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  18. GAWOMarch 18, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    FAntastisk.
    Jeg ønsker meg en skikkelig fotosafari etter å ha sett dette. Kan du være guiden? Du kommer til å få en hel busslast full. Vil tro at alle vil til Dovre nå.

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  19. StaciMarch 18, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    It looks like they're on the edge of the world!! Awesome and majestic photos!!

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  20. nonizamboniMarch 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Incredible photographs! And what immense and beautiful animals. I wanted to reach out and touch their fur.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Lisa WilsonMarch 18, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    These photos are so exciting! I'm so glad you found the ox.

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  22. dlbMarch 18, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I love your blog. Your pictures compel me and now I want to visit Norway.
    The pictures of swans with ice on their feathers creeps into my thoughts daily.
    You have great talent.
    Regards,
    Dawn in California (USA)

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  23. Som mine dager erMarch 18, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Det er så storslått og vakkert at man snapper etter pusten. Må ha vært en fantastisk tur med opplevelser av de skjeldne.

    Marit

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  24. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Utrolig flotte bilder Ivar! Tommel opp fra Drammen. :o) Veldig flotte dyr, men litt skumle ser dem jo ut, pent på bilde, hehe. (Type linse har du brukt her?)

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  25. vincibeneMarch 19, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Great series and imposing animals!

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  26. UnknownMarch 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Happy sky watch! ;)

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  27. alicesgMarch 20, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    Wow it is so beautiful. I wondered if they are dangerous and do they attack. Have a nice weekend.

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  28. HopeMarch 20, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Amazing! never saw a picture of one before..... they have very long wooly coats it seems, bet they appreciate them too with all the snow. How far away from the nearest town were they? In the wild?

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  29. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    fantastic captures, great colors and details.

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  30. LeneMarch 20, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Ohhh, my gosh!!! Du, det der er mektig og eksotisk til tusan!!! Herlige bilder som gir skikkelig magasug!! Må søren meg få med meg John og gullene våre (kameraene) oppi der, ja.

    Ha en toppers trønderweekend! Jeg vet jo herr og fru Ivrig er gode på å kose seg da, ja :)

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  31. AmberMarch 20, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Truly fantastic photos! I can only imagine the emotion you felt when photographing those magnificent creatures!

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  32. Sabine Peters - Artwork & PhotographieMarch 21, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    The photos are breathtaking!
    What a great feeling they convey.
    It must have been great,these animals, this landscape ...
    What a great luck for you.
    Thank you for sharing!!

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  33. Ken Conger PhotographyMarch 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Really enjoying this series. The Ox are awesome animals. Blue Skies.

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  34. AnneMarch 21, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    De ska itj stå på drekkvaran nei, berre kåm me kjærring einn når d passe du!!

    God helg

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  35. KMarch 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Får lyst til å oppi fjella av de bildene der. Selv om kroppen er påvirket av hvilken ukedag det var i går. :)

    Kyrre

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  36. TwinMarch 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    You're so lucky to see these animals, thanks for sharing :)

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  37. Brad MyersMarch 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    These are awesome photos of a fantastic animal. I can only imagine your excitement. I looked for these guys in Alaska with no luck, I did see some at the University of Fairbanks but I do not like to photograph captive animals.

    Be careful wildlife photography can get a good grip on you and not let you go.

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  38. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful-looking animals.

    Paz

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  39. PetuniaMarch 23, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Skulle gjerne ha fått sett disse dyrene i levende livet. De er så flotte!
    Bildene dine er helt utrolige, Ivar.
    Du har all grunn til å være stolt av dem.

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