Vigilant

Two tule elk stand poised on a windswept ridge at Point Reyes National Seashore, their attention fixed beyond the unseen horizon. The lead bull, broad-shouldered and unflinching, holds the light with quiet authority while the second stands just below, echoing his calm. Together they embody the watchfulness and composure that define the wild herds of this coast — a moment of balance between alertness and repose. 

Vigilant captures that still tension, the sense of presence within open space. The subdued tones of tawny fur and muted sky draw focus to form and texture, revealing the quiet endurance written in each line of muscle and antler.

On lustre paper, the image softens gently, showing subtle gradations within the grasses and coat. On metal, it sharpens to sculptural clarity — light gliding across the contours, lending permanence to their silent watch.