Signs of the Times

Well, I'm back with another bighorn! 

Been tied up on some business stuff but have been wanting to post this one for a bit because of the interesting character to the ram's horn tips (a fresh broom from the rut and some vegetation & hair from chasing ewes in the forest). 

This is actually a bit more of a crop than I prefer, down to about 55% of original, but I simply wasn't anticipating this guy to step out from the dark forest at this location and chose to plant the tripod and shoot rather than scramble. I simply didn't like the full-body shot because of the unflattering angle to the legs, and wanted to emphasize the elements I thought made it unique.

Yes, it's fine in colour  but I far prefer it in B&W.

Thanks in advance for your time, comments, critiques and suggestions. Click through to the larger version if you have time for better detail.

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Nikon D600
Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED
ISO 800
1/640sec @ f/5
-1.3 stop exposure from meter
Mounted on FEISOL CT-3372 Elite tripod with Acratech GV2 ballhead and Wimberley Sidekick
Cropped from all sides to approximately 55% of original