Dall Sheep, Denali National Park, Alaska.
Another photo from last weeks trip to Denali.
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Very clean looking ram (for summer) and wonderful background. Starting to look like you had a productive trip: lynx, moose, dall’s sheep, and even some sun. Looking forward to more.
This capture is really super Ron- wish I had got this opportunity
Thanks Milo – that was my first reaction as well – their coats were looking great for summer. It as a very productive trip, funny how some trips can be like that, and others, not so much. thanks!
Thanks Dennis!
Great shot Ron! About how far away from him were you?
Captivating shot, Ron! The eye contact, texture in the coat, and stance are ideal.
Thanks Ron, I was about 30 feet away.
Thanks Russ!
Beautiful shot! A handsome creature and a gorgeous backdrop too with the mountains and river running through the valley.
Beautiful! He looks like he’s posing for you. Where in Denali is this? The sheep looks pretty high up and I can’t see you hiking up all that way with your camera gear.
Thanks Pat.
Thanks Scott – this was up in Polychrome Pass.
Ron, your photos make we want to go to Denali, but isn’t travel there really restricted? How did you get around?
Jim it is restricted and challenging. I was fortunate enough to qualify for the privilege of a pro pass, and that does help a lot. I have done a lot of photography in Denali without a pass, sometimes using a mountain bike, sometimes just watching for a good opportunity like the moose / mountain or this sheep, and then getting off the bus – that really is key.
You might find this helpful as well: http://www.wildnatureimages.com/FAQ%202.htm
Thanks!
Tight framing, but stunning, Ron!
It is pretty tight, I wish I could have backed up – thanks Michael!