Blowing in the Wind

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 15, 201814,668 views7 comments

Musk Ox male, Anvil mountain, Nome, Alaska
There was often a very strong, freezing wind - even in June - blowing across the ice.
(Shot from car - TOO cold)

2018:06:11 21:28:32
D850
500mm
1/500 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 15, 2018 at 3:23 PM

It does appear to be a bit windy, according to his fir movement. Nice wildlife capture, Sandy.

Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 15, 2018 at 3:56 PM

Hi Sandy,

Looks like the musk ox is savoring this cool wind. Eye is nice and sharp and the wind blown fur provide excellent details for your story behind the photo................................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 25, 2018 at 10:16 PM

Looks like it's in hurricane force winds.
Sweet image of this cool animal. One of those on my bucket list. Congrats Sandy!

Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 25, 2018 at 11:15 PM

Interesting and excellent capture! Love the windswept hair-do!

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on July 27, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Nice capture, Sandy! With the long hair swept back and the disproportionate front end loading of a Musk Ox, it really looks like it's leaning into the wind! Of course it would have to be blowing REALLY hard for a Musk Ox to have to lean in to it.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on July 27, 2018 at 8:13 PM

Sandy: this is an excellent environmental capture and one that shows what the living conditions are like. I really like the details in th coat and how the coat shows the ferocity of the wind. Wall Hanger. Richard

Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on July 29, 2018 at 10:38 PM

What a hairdo! This is a really cool picture that really emphasizes the harsh environment these animals live in; even in summer. Well done Sandy.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments