Rock Climber

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 21, 20072,432 views23 comments

Two years ago, when I was hiking Mt. Timpanogos, I met with this funny animal. He was very close to me and I was lucky to photograph him while he was looking at me.

Sometimes I wander how are they able to climb the rocks, often very exposed and almost vertical. This one was very furry, probably ready for winter.

Thank you for looking and for any comments.

Nikon D70, Nikkor 18-70mm + pol.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on August 21, 2007 at 9:45 PM

What a neat and unique shot! You sure don't get them with fall colors in the BG very often.

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Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on August 21, 2007 at 11:27 PM

Great shot, I love everything about it.

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Comment posted by Ashutosh Rajekar on August 22, 2007 at 12:35 AM

That's a crazy animal and I love how he's caught staring at you from the rocks with the valley in the background. I am sure a few of them loose their footing and fall down ... but alas we never hear about them!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on August 22, 2007 at 1:11 AM

Wow this is absolutely beautiful Gabi. The pose of the animal is great, but the autumn colours of the BG and the red on the rocks face really make this a winner!

You seem to have cropped it from the bottom or top and can't help wondering what was cropped out.

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Comment posted by Leann Greene on August 22, 2007 at 1:20 AM

Everything about this is breath taking-the perspective,colors composition and subject are all stunning.

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Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on August 22, 2007 at 3:05 AM

Gabi,

one of the things I like about this image is that it really communicates very well altitude. The background forest and its colors add also interest to the picture. I find also the overall composition very pleasing. Actually that funny animal is a "Mountain Goat"

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Comment posted by Eric Good on August 22, 2007 at 3:32 AM

What an awesome image... from a sheer compositional standpoint and the inclusion of an alert goat in his element. Again, excellent composition, colors and capture of the moment.

This also reminds me of Galen Rowell's hilarious experience photographing a mountain goat (or sheep). Definitely brought back a chuckle for me. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Jos De Braekeleer on August 22, 2007 at 8:08 AM

Impressive view and indeed those animals are real acrobats, great image !

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on August 22, 2007 at 10:12 AM

Thank you all, very much!
Vincent: I cropped a little from the top and bottom. It was just more of the same rock. With the crop, the mountin goat stands out a little bit more. (I think

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Comment posted by Simon Littlejohn on August 22, 2007 at 12:04 PM

A very good image love it

Simon Littlejohn

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Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on August 22, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Great environmental shot Gabi, very well done!

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Comment posted by Richard & Gail Buq on August 22, 2007 at 9:18 PM

Very nice image Gabi! I love the composition and the perspective. Its not often you can get higher than these guys and get a shot looking down at them.

Richard Buquoi
Georgetown, TX

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Comment posted by Josh Anderson on August 23, 2007 at 7:57 AM

This is really nice.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on August 23, 2007 at 9:54 PM

Great shot! It really portrays the enviroment. I also really like the fall foliage in the background.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 24, 2007 at 4:04 AM

Whoa!!! Great image Gabi!!! Love the dramatic landscape.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 27, 2007 at 9:28 AM

Gabi, this is the first I have seen of this amazing photograph and I wanted to congratulate you on the weekly pick for this category. This image is very unique in many ways and I can only say how much I really enjoy this scene overall. WOW, how spectacular !! Again, congratulations on the very well deserved selection.

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Comment posted by Jody Grigg on August 27, 2007 at 10:06 AM

Wow, such an incredible shot!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 27, 2007 at 12:08 PM

Gabi: A jaw dropping shot! One of the best mountain goat images I've ever seen. >=))>

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Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on August 27, 2007 at 12:16 PM

I have choosen this image for the "Editor's Pick", because it is one of this seldom situations, were environment and animal are combined perfectly to an image. The image says everything about this animal, it expresses the character of both, the habitat and the animal. Even someone not knowing the mountain goat will immediately know everything about this animal, and its living conditions.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 27, 2007 at 12:39 PM

Beautiful shot Gabi. The little splotches of red really stand out and give this additional points of interest. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on August 27, 2007 at 2:16 PM

Thank you very much, Cay-Uwe!! Wow. I did not expect that. Thank you all again, for your nice comments.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 28, 2007 at 12:30 PM

Great composition...this is a sweet shot. The little splotches of color are fantastic.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on August 28, 2007 at 6:57 PM

Grats on the EP, this is fantastic image!

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