Big Horn

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 28, 2012335 views7 comments

THis handsome ram popped up from behind a hill way too close for the 500, so became a portrait.

Full frame

D300
500mm
1/320 sec, f/4
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -2/3
ISO: 320
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: CLOUDY

(GO SF GIANTS!!)

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 28, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Hi Sandy, the light is warm and soft. This angle makes him look a little under condition, where his body behind the horn seems quite angular. I'm used to seeing fat bighorns around here, so I'm admitedly biased. The absolute sharpest part of the sheep seems to be just below the jaw on the neck for some reason. Sensational background and a solid portrait.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

Classical side portrait. I'm not sure how you really feel about not getting a full body shot, but I would feel this is better. Perfect composure of the animal and perfect detail. Thumbs up, Sandy.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 29, 2012 at 1:04 AM

Charlie - never fear - I backed up slowly and got several full-body shots as well. Each has their own merits.

Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 29, 2012 at 4:02 AM

Very nice close-up portrait Sandy!!! Excellent sharpness. I really like seeing the detail in his beautiful eye.

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on October 30, 2012 at 8:31 AM

Hi Sandy,

Very nice pose you captured here - and the nice detail helps the viewer get a great look at those horns, especially in the larger image. My only nit is a simple one - the subject seems a bit underexposed and thus slightly too dark - if this were mine I'd experiment with selectively brightening up portions of the rams head just a tad.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this one...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Wonderful close up portrait Sandy, I like fur detail, eye contact, head turn and background, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on November 1, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Agree with Brad about the exposure, but otherwise very nice! Love the detail, especially in the eye!
-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments