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Please enlarge! One of my personal favorites of all time. I love the focus of the eye, the rugged terrain in which these fantastic animals live, and especially the flattened horns from battering with other Rams! Slight crop to remove a little bit of foreground rock that wasn't adding much to the composition. IS0 800, handheld @ 300mm. Again ... oh for that 500mm or 600mm prime lens!
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The first one goes directly into my favs!!! Truly spectacular shot, Mat! Definitely one of my favourite of yours too. Fabulous!
Madoc · 2007-12-19: 11:18
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Nice capture!
neusnet · 2007-12-19: 11:53
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mat, 'ewe' are too funny. and i love both of these shots! such rugged animals on a rugged terrain, true mountain troopers. #1 says 'don't mess with me, man. i'll eat your camera for breakfast.'
lexlevans · 2007-12-19: 12:29
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I never get tired of looking at fantastic animal shots! These are great!
soldotnamanda · 2007-12-19: 12:40
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They are amazing aren't they! I was telling Sheri that I saw some in Palm Springs and as I got closer to photograph them, the BIG male just faced me, looked me in the eye and DARED me to get closer... I didn't! GREAT shots!
DancingDolphin · 2007-12-19: 13:00
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amazing, really amazing
Michka43 · 2007-12-19: 13:51
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great photos
evdoreleasea · 2007-12-19: 14:41
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Wow, I do love the first. It is just amazing. I really like the colors, and the look of its fur. (Would you call it fur, or like...wool?) Amazing.
emilith9 · 2007-12-19: 14:51
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Really great set ! both are very good ! bravo !
jendayee · 2007-12-19: 17:18
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Stunning shots! Wild animal shots are sooo hard - and you've done a magnificent job here. Great!
mybigbackyard · 2007-12-19: 17:33
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P.S. All I have is a 18-135 mm lens, so a 300 sounds fantastic to me!
mybigbackyard · 2007-12-19: 17:33
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These are fabulous shots. Both are superb but I actually like the second one best.
rolpa · 2007-12-19: 19:53
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Amazing shots! Great moments...
miclaud · 2007-12-19: 20:30
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WOW thanks so much for such a compliment on my Big Horn Sheep post. I almost cried! Mat These shots are fantastic!! #1 is defintely the King of the mountian and the little Prince is below!! Awesome post they look great in all their splendor! Great focus in both shots!! I too shoot with a 70mm-300mm and nearly 90% of my shots are handheld too! Oh that 500mm what a joy it would be to have a 2.4 aperture!!! Thanks again..
SheriJ · 2007-12-19: 21:10
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that first image draws me in, he ( or she ) looks so majestic ! and i love the sharpness and detail. nice nice !
dkelly · 2007-12-19: 23:29
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My hat if off to you. I have said night shots are hard, I think wildlife is equally complex to get off a great shot. These are well done.
youlookmahvelous · 2007-12-19: 23:31
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Fantastic photos of fantastic subjects.These sheep are amazing in how they are able to navigate almost impossible terrain...hats off to those that can follow close enough for such wonderful photos!
signsnwonders · 2007-12-19: 23:37
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Superb. The first one is my fav. The grey background makes it stand out so well...
Estel · 2007-12-20: 00:12
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Not baaad! These shots bring to mind so many memories. I can't wait for April!
bettyluvsduncan · 2007-12-20: 00:50
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Fantastic captures
peregol · 2007-12-20: 01:10
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fantastic, fantastic. this is really good
storytaylor · 2007-12-20: 02:18
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#1 is stunning, i think the 800 iso helps it to get a the excact feeling of the rugged terrain. Really great shot. I wont mention all the lenses i have on my wanted list:-)
eljapa · 2007-12-20: 13:13
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Unbelievable - I made 1 a new favorite. You're so right - "ram tough" totally captures it. I think his jaw is even set on edge. BEEE_U_TIFUL.
coralinad · 2007-12-20: 18:43
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wow great shot!! I love both but I really much more in love with the first one!!!
Janiee · 2007-12-21: 10:26
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#1 is awesome...I love how his whole being looks as rugged as the rocks he is standing on. That old boy has been in a round or two and you totally captured his "you want a piece of this" attitude - great shot!!!
aknor · 2007-12-21: 11:01
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