Posted by Paul Martin on September 13, 2011 at 8:48 PM
I am by no means a wildlife photographer, however, when presented with the opportunity to shoot the odd animal I can hardly pass it up. We were tipped off by some fellow hikers about a trio of Bighorns loitering in a draw about 1/3 of the way up the pass on the West Fork trail. So we decided to make our way over toward them and spend some time with these big guys. The first image is of the younger two...
Posted by Paul Martin on September 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM
I paralleled them up the hill and caught them crossing near the top of the draw.
Posted by Paul Martin on September 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM
I snapped a couple of the old man of the group as well.
Posted by Paul Martin on September 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM
One last look back
Posted by Paul Martin on September 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM
and his buddies....
Posted by Doug Koepsel on September 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Nice sheep in their habitat shots. I like 2&5
Posted by Morris McClung on September 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Ditto on the 2 and 5! Excellent shots!
Posted by Stan Rose on September 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I'll make that three for three, i mean 2 & 5!
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM
They're all excellent, but #2 is my fave. A tweak would be to crop out the out-of-focus foreground, though.
Posted by Paul Martin on September 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Thanks for the insights fellas, and suggestion Todd. This was one of the few times I wished I had a lens longer than 200mm.
Posted by John Mumaw on September 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Another fan of #'s 2 & 5. What fine moments you captured!
I find the vignette in #'s 3 & 4 to be a bit too strong, while the rest look just fine.
Posted by Paul Martin on September 17, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Thanks for your wise insights John
Posted by Dan Walters on September 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Like the inclusion of the environment. Agree about the vignette
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12 repliesI find the vignette in #'s 3 & 4 to be a bit too strong, while the rest look just fine.