• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Bighorn Butting Heads, Lake Chelan-WA

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Bighorn Butting Heads, Lake Chelan-WA

Uploaded: February 04, 2008

Description

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

Comments

Symona R. Wood February 04, 2008

Fantastic shot!!! Where was this taken? #846988

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe 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.
Denny #5444966

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!!
This is a fantastic shot! One of my Fav.s!! #5448514

Elizabeth J. Bernier February 05, 2008

What a special moment to capture of these magnificent creatures...great timing Denny!!! #5449666

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe 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.
Denny #5450872

Kate Jackson February 07, 2008

Great moment to witness and well captured Denny! #5459912

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 08, 2008

Thank you Kate. #5464488

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic 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! #5467060

Sandra 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 #5470202

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 10, 2008

Reynaldo, Sandra and Steven
Thank you for the kind words and Sandra, I uploaded "Another Snake" just for you :) :) :)
Denny #5472937

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe March 04, 2008

Awesome capture, Denny. You have a great gallery. #5592020

Hank 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. #5597204

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 05, 2008

Sherry and Hank. Thank you for your kind comments.
Denny #5597947

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

2

You & 2

Love It!


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Denny E. Barnes.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.