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Another mountain goat

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Posted by Ernie Marx on August 31, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Another mountain goat
Seems like we all go to Mount Evans for the mountain goats. This one was watching the sunrise from a ledge. Suggestions are appreciated, especially with regards to processing. Thanks
Posted by Erik Aagaard on August 31, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Another unique perspective. Not as stunning as some of the recent ones on this forum, but very nice nonetheless. Is it maybe 1/2 stop underexposed? Not sure...
Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on August 31, 2010 at 12:20 PM
I love the serene mood of this image. The comp and light is great, no nits from me. Great job :toast:
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 31, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Nice one, Ernie! I love shots like this that show the goats gazing out at the vista. Makes me think that it wouldn't be so bad to be reincarnated as a mountain goat in a next life!
Posted by Morris McClung on August 31, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Sure makes me wonder what's on his mind! :biggrin: I like the comp and the perspective. Well done.
Posted by John Mumaw on August 31, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Wow!
This is a fine image of a goat at repose. Composition is excellent, and the 'poof' of hair on the back of its neck makes this a bit more dynamic than just a static pose. I really like this one!

It does appear to be slightly underexposed, though.
Moving the white slider to the left in Levels to about 218 fixes that right up. :wink:
Posted by Ernie Marx on August 31, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Thanks for that great (well explained) suggestion, John. I did what you said (but I only went to 228...I think maybe my monitor is different??) and here is the result.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on August 31, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Great environmental image, Ernie. I'm with John about the "poof" of hair. It really gives a sense of blowing wind. Nice find here.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on September 1, 2010 at 12:37 PM
I also like the blowing fur and the diagonal angle of the rocks moving through the image.
Posted by Patricia K. Buys on September 1, 2010 at 2:40 PM
LOVE this shot! Composition is right on. If you look at it long enough, you can feel the breeze.