Battered

Taken a couple of weeks ago 14000 feet up in Colorado, This mountain goat was getting battered by the 60MPH+ winds, You can see the ice crystals flying around his feet coming off the snow-Most of the time we where shooting at ground level and had this hitting us straight in the face-like being sand blasted, Going through the images and saw this one-thought it summed up the weather in one-i wont post anymore from the trip,If you want to see some more have a look at the latest post portfolio on my website

Dave

Hi dave, these animals must be really tuff living in these conditions. Saw some mountain goats on the side of a cliff on Mull last year but couldn't get anywhere close enough to get a picture. You've certainly nailed this one, perhaps the drama would have been enhanced with some black cloud rolling in to help with the lighting which looks harsh. Small nit though, top shot

Scott

I bet this looks great big, the action is not easy to see at the web pic size, still fine shot.

Tim

If it was battered I couldn't eat a whole one....too much colesterol already.

Good shot and unusual on here too.

Rob

Good one Dave.
The goat's exppression says it all

Don't know how I missed this one sorry Dave.

I can see how the goat feels by his expression, a lovely image considering the harsh conditions!!

Hope you have thawed out by now too ! Was worth braving the cold for..

Fran

Hi Dave

the goat is superb, clearly does not look like he's enjoying the high winds, some chips might help

Paul