Mountain Goat

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 30, 2012305 views11 comments

I was up in the Denver area last weekend to celebrate my son's graduation from Dental School (yes, I'm pretty proud!)

Had a chance to run up to the top of Mt. Evans and had some nice close opportunities with the Mountain Goats.

Full Frame

Canon 5D Mark III, 70-200 f/4L IS @ 85 mm
1/4000 @ f/5.6, ISO 400

I did not apply any sharpening to this image as it felt plenty sharp enough without any post process sharpening. I'm really enjoying the images that come out of the Mark III.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 31, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Seriously Keith, you found a mountain goat

! Lucky, lucky, lucky you!

The detail in the fur is awesome...I can't believe that's all from the Mark III, must be a great camera! I also like the angle and lighting here. Wow, were you ever close to this guy! Must have been one cooperative billy; and a nice lookin' one at that.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on May 31, 2012 at 11:28 AM

King of the Mountain! I like the pose and the look in his eye.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 31, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Very nice portrait of a nice looking goat in cool alpine habitat. I really like all that texture in the fur. Sweet Photo!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on May 31, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Very nice photo ! He does look like the king.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Wow, just wow. Beautiful subtle lighting of the goat and an incredible setting. Love the wispy appearance of the fur.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 1, 2012 at 2:53 AM

Nice shot Keith! I have been away from home the last few weeks and am returning soon. Were the little kids born and out yet? If not, should be soon. They are a blast to watch!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 1, 2012 at 1:23 PM

I like how you arranged him against the backdrop of the high Colorado peaks! Exposure looks very good too. This makes me want to re-visit Mt Evans!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Wow, this is an amazing photograph. This guy really is king of the mountain. Beautiful colors and details. I agree about the new 5d M3....the focus is super.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 1, 2012 at 10:10 PM

I love this mountain goat against the background of the mountains and how all the colors in the image are complementary to his coat. Beautiful light, as well, and very sharp.

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Comment posted by Philip Haffley on June 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Fann tastic!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 31, 2012 at 5:27 PM

LP looks technically excellent, very nice exposure & comp.
I especially like the POV Keith, it really shows off the animals strength and character

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