Yellowstone Bighorn 2

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 1, 2016109 views8 comments

Another capture of one of the two large rams I found close to Tower Junction in Yellowstone. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2015.5) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/100s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 320

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 1, 2016 at 6:24 PM

Great catch; just wish the grasses were not so prominent in front of him.
Tough to avoid, though..
I'd try cloning out at least the ones right in front of his face.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 1, 2016 at 10:45 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a ram with such a big rack before in the park, but I think others have photographed this big boy in the same area. Really impressive.

Jerry, I like how you got him in the midst of all the green and beige grasses. It's such a nice pattern surrounding him.

Max

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 2, 2016 at 4:39 AM

Beautiful animal, beautiful detail, and I love the grasses surrounding him.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 2, 2016 at 6:57 PM

Absolute dandy ram...The grass in front of the face if fine to my thinking, not cutting eyes and consistent with surroundings. Tech, spot on.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on October 2, 2016 at 7:19 PM

I like the centered comp and the soft lighting. I saw the same two rams several times in the same area last week. I hope my images turn out as well as this.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 2, 2016 at 8:55 PM

This is a great catch, Jerry. The gentle light lets all of the details show while adding enough shadows for a strong sense of depth. I love the "big eye" view and how well he stands out from the surroundings even as the surrounding tell a fine story about his location.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on October 3, 2016 at 9:21 AM

I enjoy habitat photos, and this one of the very nice ram fits. The grass and foliage around the ram are fine with me since the grass in front is in focus and does not interfere with the eye.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 3, 2016 at 11:20 AM

Jerry,
Wonderful shot, I admire your resistance to not eliminating the grasses devil

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