Bighorn ram on MacGregor Mountain.
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Thanks everyone, for your votes and comments. I am very delighted to win my first blue ribbon here. I am humbled by the experience. Wildlife photography is a lot about luck. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time. This alpha bighorn ram allowed me to stand on his mountain for a short time, at an elevation equal to his. This is rare. The smile on his face is not a smile. These magnificent creatures have a gland under their upper lip which detects pheromones. He was "sniffing" me to detect if I was friend or foe. His herd of ewes was grazing immediately behind me. Thanks again, for the blue ribbon! I am truly honored!
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wow, very nice capture. After spending the first 20 years of my life in Colorado and even a cabin up near Winter Park I have only once gotten to see "wild" big horns.
Up on the edge of Estes on the side of the road. As I tried to get a little closer they were making some movements that I didn't feel were friendly so I stepped back lol.
They are amazing animals and it is even more amazing that you got so close to them. Great job.
wow! what a beauty I love the detail of the Ram and the softness of the background a 10 from me well done
My favorite out of the images I have seen and judged I am sure this will do well for you
Well done from what I've seen so far you'll get a top place ribbon. Nice composition, well placed focal point you nailed rule of thirds with placement on image and focal point. Wish you the best and look forward to more of your images. psart
This is just a fantastic shot. Super focus on the Ram and the colours of the blured background really makes him stand out. I think it is hard to get this sharpness in pastle shades ( Which I like because its seems more natural and true to life) but you have done it beautifully = 10
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