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Bighorn ram portrait

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Posted by Todd Caudle on May 15, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Bighorn ram portrait
There was an impressive herd of 12+ bighorn rams along Hwy-34 in Big Thompson Canyon on Friday, and one fine specimen was kind enough to cross the road and graze right by my truck. I sat down on the gravel shoulder right next to my passenger side door to get a better perspective, which he didn't seem to like too much, so he gave me the stink eye and headed back over to his buddies. Sorry pal!
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 15, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Oh geez, I just noticed the powerline support wire in the background. Oops! I'll fix it for other uses, won't bother for here.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on May 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Very cool! He doesn't look too concerned with you. Looks like he and his buddies just engaged in a little sesion with the hooka.
Posted by Scott Fricke on May 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Why buy expensive telephoto lenses when the wildlife comes to you! I like all the scrapes and nicks on his nose and horns, great detail.
Posted by John Mumaw on May 15, 2011 at 11:06 PM
A wonderfully lit portrait! I also like the all of the detail you captured here. Is the guy wire post what's growing out of his back?
Posted by Todd Caudle on May 16, 2011 at 7:57 AM
John, yes that's it, with the yellow sheath.
Posted by Jack Garrett on May 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Looks like this guy has paid the price on a couple head butts! Nice capture Todd. :toast:
Posted by Dave Showalter` on May 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Nice detail in the ram, but I wish there was less detail in the BG.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on May 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM
You have him lit well to show the detail, and he seems to jump away from the background well due to his sharpness and the dof.
The brighter rock? along the bottom edge catches my eye a little.
Posted by Stan Rose on May 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Ive had days like that...
Nice ram, Todd!
Posted by Lynn Scott on May 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM
A Veteran of many battles Im sure. Great shot. I like the detail in the background as is. It gives enough detail and blur. I like it.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 16, 2011 at 3:41 PM
I am with DS on this...would like to see less detail in BG, but overall pleasing for sure and good detail Todd.
Posted by Brian Jackson on May 16, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Great detail. Nice shot.
Posted by Dan Walters on May 16, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Nice looking portrait. Nice detail in the horns.
Posted by Lance Burch on May 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Great detail in the face. Definitely show experience. You might have captured the Morgan Freeman of the Bighorns.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on May 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Great portrait, Todd. I'd prefer a bit less detail in the BG, but that's not a deal breaker.