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Dall Sheep

by Guy Runco

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 29, 2012208 views8 comments
The Dall rams in my neck of the woods are finally starting to rut, moving down from the high jagged cliffs in search of ewes. Fingers crossed for butting head shots soon, but after a summer and fall of plenty of ewe and lamb but very few ram opportunities, I'll take whatever ram shot I can get. :wink:

As always, comments & suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Dall sheep (Ovis dalli)
Chugach State Park, Alaska
Canon 7D
Canon 100-400 @ 400mm
1/160 sec @ f6.3
iso 800

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Cam Held on November 29, 2012 at 6:58 AM
Awesome shot of the dall sheep! It shows how sure footed they are! Really amazing what they can climb! I also love the bright colored lichen! It really adds to the shot. Good luck with more ram sightings! Can't wait to see more!
-Cam
Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 29, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Beautiful exposure and processing, Guy, to keep great white detail offset against the drama of the lichen decorated rock face. I am hoping to see more of this regal subject!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM
What a beautiful setting. The sheep stands out quite nicely against the darker/colorful background, so I don't really have an issue with the fact that the whole scene seems a bit dark on my screen.

My only suggestion would be a slightly different crop, if possible, to get the ram out of the vertical center of the frame. With it looking downward and the downward ridgeline it's standing on, placement more in the upper left third might work better IMO. Or you could go opposite and show off more of that awesome lichen by placing it in the lower third (obviously depending on what's available in the original frame).

Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Guy, the contrast of that white ram against the dark rock face really works well. The lovely colors of the lichen are icing on the cake. Ooh, did I mention the perfect exposure? :toast:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Russell Colletta on November 29, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Perfect exposure and processing Guy, nice detail in the sheep and the rock. Amazing animals! Good get.
Registered on October 31, 2009, 114 Posts, 1008 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 30, 2012 at 4:36 AM
Great looking Dall ram in awesome habitat Guy :cool: Nice details through out the photo. Those colors in the rocks are great.

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Kane on December 1, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Awesome Guy. I really love the white of the ram against the colorful lichen and dark rocks. Hope you have many more opportunities with this guy and his 'friends' :cool:
Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments
Comment posted by Guy Runco on December 3, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Thanks for the input everyone, very much appreciated!
Registered on September 9, 2008, 77 Posts, 705 Comments