Curiosity
Pastel on sanded paper
Image size: 15.5 in x 19.75 in
Location: Prarie Creek Redwood State Park, Humboldt Co.(2011)

Quietly, I stepped forward toward a small group of female elk grazing in the
meadow. Then I noticed a young elk, obviously curious, walking hesitently toward
me. Suddenly the elk stopped, ears up, alerted to any sound or movement.