Colorado was a mooseless state when I first moved here back in 1981, but a concerted effort has been made in recent years to reintroduce the species, and they (Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to be specific) have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Moose can now be regularly seen in the streets of mountain towns such as Breckenridge and Frisco, and many people - both tourists and locals alike - are trying to take "moose selfies," often with disastrous results. It turns out that moose are not a particularly friendly species, and if approached, often wind up charging the would be photographer. I say all that is needed is some simple tips, and here they are: Establish eye contact with the animal, smile, give it a nice pat on the back, stand next to it, and take the photo. That is exactly what I did in the above photograph, and it worked out beautifully. Try this the next time you are up in the mountains and let me know how it went, if you survive.
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