Bighorn Butting Heads, Lake Chelan-WA
Uploaded: February 04, 2008
Bighorn Sheep butting heads over a female. Photo taken from tour boat on Lake Chelan, Washington state, 2005
Exif: F Number: 3.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 63.00 mm, Model: KODAK DX7590 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Symona R. Wood February 04, 2008
Fantastic shot!!! Where was this taken? #846988Denny E. Barnes February 04, 2008
Symona, Glad you liked this. My wife and I were on a boat tour of Lake Chelan in Washington state when the captain spotted a band of bighorns on the cliffs. These two rams and about thirty ewes and young ones. The captain was kind enough to swing around so we could photograph this mating ritual. The sheep here are quite elusive and rarely seen, so this was a very special day for us. Thanks for your kind comment.Symona R. Wood February 05, 2008
My husband and I used to live in N.Wa. and never saw them. Now we live in Montana with our 7 kids and we see them everyday...funny how things change!!Elizabeth J. Bernier February 05, 2008
What a special moment to capture of these magnificent creatures...great timing Denny!!! #5449666Denny E. Barnes February 05, 2008
Symona, Elizabeth, thank you. This shot was hand held, long distance, very windy day and from a boat. I was very lucky.Kate Jackson February 07, 2008
Great moment to witness and well captured Denny! #5459912Denny E. Barnes February 08, 2008
Thank you Kate. #5464488Reynaldo D. Reyes February 08, 2008
You were especially priviledged to witness this rare opportunity. Having taken the picture is even more precious. Love the composition and that moment when they are about to tangle, such an awesome sight. Great job! #5467060Sandra R. Alvey February 08, 2008
Wow Denny this is a gorgeous capture! Fantastic timing, wonderful color and detail, and the lighting is outstanding! Gorgeous gallery hon! I can't wait to dig further into it!Thank you so much for your kind comment on my "mom I AM behind the Tree" Image. He sure was a cute little zebra baby, and we enjoyed his antics very much. You have some gorgeous wildlife captures here in your gallery! Anyway, Thank you again and I hope you stop in again soon! #5467078
Steven W. Lepak February 09, 2008
Bravo Denny! Awesome capture - gives me a headache to look at it, though. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5470202Denny E. Barnes February 10, 2008
Reynaldo, Sandra and StevenSherry Karr Adkins March 04, 2008
Awesome capture, Denny. You have a great gallery. #5592020Hank Halsey March 05, 2008
Great Shot !!!! That must have been awesome to witness an event like that. Thanks for the comments that you made on my sunrise photo. #5597204Denny E. Barnes March 05, 2008
Sherry and Hank. Thank you for your kind comments.Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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