Bighorn Sheep | Lookout
Bighorn Sheep | Lookout Unafraid to lookout over steep mountains covered in snow, this Bighorn Sheep seems intent. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Yellowstone
Bighorn Sheep | Yellowstone Several herds of Bighorn Sheep roam Yellowstone NP. Actually, this herd is the largest I have ever seen in the park. This image would have been impossible if not for the Nikon 1 with the 2.7 crop factor. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Juvenile
Bighorn Sheep | Juvenile Like most kids, this guy was curious. Today, he seemed to be curious about me. He kept edging his way closer and closer to me. After this image was captured, he walked up and onto the same ridge where I was standing. He stood there; blocking my exit from the ridge. I waited a long time for him to leave. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Badlands
Bighorn Sheep | Badlands In the fall, Bighorn Sheep carry their full winter coat. They look so majestic in the early morning sun against the mountains. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Slippery Slope
Bighorn Sheep | Slippery Slope Bighorn Sheep are so majestic. They seem to be more comfortable when they standing on the side of a mountain. Just walking down the road does not appeal to them. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Portrait
Bighorn Sheep | Portrait In Yellowstone’s winter, the bighorn herds move to lower-elevation mountain pastures where it’s easier to capture a nice photo. They stand out against the snow in their full winter coats. Those huge horns can weigh up to 30 pounds. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | Eye Horn
Bighorn Sheep | Eye Horn Their symmetric lines seem to draw the wildlife photographer. For the whole story with all images, see Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story.
Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story
Bighorn Sheep | a 7 Image Story Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep are found in western Canada and western United States. These images were captured at Badlands NP and Yellowstone NP. Bighorn Sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America. A large ram can weigh over 300 pounds with ewes weighing less than 150 pounds. Rams have large, tightly curled horns weighing up to 30 pounds, while ewes slightly curved, shorter horns. They are well known for their ability to climb high, steep, rocky mountain areas where they can evade predators. Their hooves are hard around the outside and soft on the inside giving them better traction on slippery rocky terrain. Their tan or brown fur with white belly, rump, and muzzle blend into the mountain background.
Photographing Bighorn Sheep seems much easier than other wildlife; particularly in the national parks where they are more accustomed to seeing people. Using a vehicle as a blind and safe cover allows you to get very close without disturbing the sheep. Their symmetric lines draw the viewfinder.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Bighorn Sheep.
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