Pronghorn on guard

Here is a pronghorn male in full prime condition.  He is intently watching surroundings for competitors, as it is the beginning of the annual fall breeding season, which in ten days time will be reaching a frenzy.

This was captured just before sunrise, and I would have liked a little more light, but the pose and the sky were appealing to me.

Nikon D610, Sigma 150-600 @ 220, f6.3, ISO 1600, 1/800, -0.3 comp, selective tweaks of levels and noise reduction