Munchin' moose

Chosen Pick of the Month!

The judges liked how the photographer captured this moose in its everyday struggle for survival. One wrote: "We see a lot of moose photos, but this is a darn good one because it's well-composed, catches a decisive moment and tells a bit of a story with the driving snow and snow that's encrusting his antlers. It's a tough time out there for moose."

The photographer wrote: "This big guy was out early Thursday morning in the snowstorm sampling green shoots on Baldy Mountain. I loved how much effort he exhibited pulling on the vegetation and showing his nice set of teeth." Photos taken Jan. 10. See two more images below.

Photos by John Chaplin