Bighorn Ram

[Mike Robinson]

Taken about 2 miles from my house where the sheep are abundant this time of year. The background, I think, makes this photo work. Thanks to Dale Franz for pointing out this shot.
Canon 20D, 100-400L @400mm, Iso 400, 1/250 @ f5.6

[Robert Amoruso]

Nice work Mike. Besides the BG, the grass in the mouth is a nice addition and I like the grass in the LL. Nice tilt to the head too goes with that grass in the mouth.

[D. Robert Franz]

Ah just being an old shutter monkey I just must of accidently pointed this way when scratching myself ;) Fine capture here Mike. Like the grass in the mouth and the fine BG. Good ram also...

[Grady Weed]

His eye is almost saying "the grass in my mouth is whacky tobacky". I love the eyeball.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome portrait Mike . Love the touch of grass in the foreground and the one blade of grass in the mouth makes this image for me. Lovely work Mike and a real pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet you and your lovely wife !!!!

[Charles Glatzer]

Mike,

Sweet image. Perhaps, if it were looking a touch more to its left it would have even more impact. Well done.

Best,

Chas

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Mike,
Good work. The background works for me. The grass in the mouth is a bonus. The battle scarred horns, snow in its face give a nice look. I like the inclusion of the grass at the bottom of the frame.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Fabs Forns]

Wonderful portrait in which you managed to get some habitat in. Love the BG and the light. Judging by the rings on the horns, this one has a lot of experience :)

[John Blumenkamp]

Now this has some serious personality going on here! Looks like he is 'mr. cool'... :cool: Great composition with the grass in the lower lefthand corner, and BG is really nice.