Barbary Sheep

© Howard B. Cheek

Barbary Sheep

Uploaded: January 20, 2009

Description

The Barbary Sheep (Ammotragus lervia, also called Aoudad and Arui) is a species of Caprinae (goat-antelope) found in rocky mountains in North Africa. Six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe and elsewhere.
F/4.5, 1/1300th, ISO 400, Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens in shade, No flash.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton January 21, 2009

A brilliant capture, Howard. #1071350

Tiia Vissak January 21, 2009

great tones, light, clarity & pov! #7060941

Carol L. Fowler January 21, 2009

this is a very sharp capture of this animal. Nice work. #7061186

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap January 23, 2009

Excellent image Capture Howard! #7073783

Michael Lynch October 09, 2009

Missed this shot. I'd better try and visit more often! You don't get many chances at a shot like this. Well done! #8020902

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