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Back on level ground

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 25, 2006 at 1:17 PM
Back on level ground
I went back to the Jura today and after leaving a very sunny Lausanne was disapointed to fine naff weather in the mountains,I walked miles looking for these guys,7 Chamois saw me coming and legged it and i thought that was that,I sat around for a while watching some ring ouzels that have now come to the top since the snow has gone then in the distance i saw what i thought was more Chamois however upon looking thru my bins reconised the different horns so made my way around and was suprised to see 6 young ibex together in one of the meadows,I took it slow making sure they knew i was there,I find this the best way as if you try to creep up it spooks them and they are off,This you guy was curious and after a while came over to check me out,The meadow areas are covered in small crocus,Also saw my first marmot today so worth the soaking
Canon 20d 500f4 1/800@F9 -2/3
Posted by Rene de Heer on April 25, 2006 at 1:55 PM
Nice one Dave.Is it me or is it a tiny bit soft?
Rene de Heer
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 25, 2006 at 1:57 PM
Soft and cuddly? Actually not sure if i sharpened it now you say :rolleyes:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 25, 2006 at 2:09 PM
Have sharpened this one
Posted by Vincent Jones on April 25, 2006 at 2:14 PM
Hi Dave, even though the weather sounded bad you still came away with a great shot IMO, great storyline to outlining what else you experienced on the way. Sounds like a good trip out alltold:toast:

Posted by Justin on April 25, 2006 at 3:12 PM
Hi Dave,
I also enjoyed your narrative and a fine portrait you've captured to accompany it.
:toast:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on April 25, 2006 at 5:16 PM
Hi Dave,

Ditto Justin's comments. Your second sharpened post looks much better IMO :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 26, 2006 at 3:14 AM
They do look sturdy well 'ard beasts. Just worried about this one having sunk up to its knees, I have virtual feet probs with crop.

Tim
Posted by PhilH on April 26, 2006 at 3:28 AM
A nice portrait, I do agree that a bit more room for the famous 'virtual' feet would have been nice......

All the best