Saturday, September 28, 2013

elk smoke

elk smoke [elk smohk]; noun  

Def: those wisps of backcountry storm clouds reminiscent of the vapor of elk bugling on a frosty morning.

Origin: First coined by toddler Will the Thrill on one of his first camping trips
 
Usage: peering out of the tent at the remnants of last night's storm, WTW exclaims- 'Look Dad! Elk Smoke!' 

Indeed it is son, indeed it is. 

bull elk bugle on chilly morning

the fall backpack 2013 series:
fair warning
discovery
elk smoke
epilogue


4 comments:

  1. Now that I totally understand. Well done Will the Thrill!

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  2. Doesn't that elk know that smoking is bad for his health?

    Fabulous picture!

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    1. I agree with you on all accounts! Full disclosure- that is not me behind the lens on this smoking elk. You can tell as the image is in focus, and not overdone. ;-) m

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