big horns

[Andrew Merwin]

Mark iv, ISO 400, f/4.5, 1/640, +0.33 ev, 100-400 @ 100.


I hike up to about ~7000 ft. to a rutting area for big horn sheep where I found a large herd—about 200 rams & ewes just starting the rut.
I shot this image sitting down so a lower perspective was impossible because the rams were down hill from me.

[gail bisson]

Lovely grouping of three and I really like the amount of environment you have included.
I think I see a green cast in this image but am not sure. Will wait to see what others say.
I would like to see the group of 3 moved to the right of the image or simply a bit more room on the left,
Gail

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Andrew - Nice to see you posting. Looks like the hike was worth it. Nice interaction, detail and tones. I don't see a green cast. Good suggestion by Gail about comp/framing. Did you get any images of males sparring head to head? I hope to see more from you soon.

TFS,
Rachel

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Impressive looking horns and good inclusion of habitat! Nice details as well.

[Andrew Merwin]

Thanks Gail, Rachel & Sanjeev for your insights. I do have more room on the left but thought the rams would be too centered in the frame. Here is one with more room on the left. Do you think it is too centered?

[Loi Nguyen]

Hi Andrew, I like the RP better, good suggestion by Gail. I'm not on a calibrated monitor, so can't comment on colors. The image looks just a little flat to me, so may be a little more contrast. Loi

[Andrew Merwin]

Thanks Loi. I will try increasing the contrast.

[Rachel Hollander]

Andrew - I prefer the comp of the rp.

[Andrew Merwin]

Andrew - I prefer the comp of the rp.

Thanks Rachel.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Hey Andrew - good to see you posting again!
Love the earthy tones all around accentuated by the soft light. Repost framing ticks the box!

[Anette Mossbacher]

Hi Andrew, RPS does it for me as well, very nice image of these animals. Light and details look good to me as well.
Have a great eve

Ciao Anette

[Marc Mol]

Another vote for the RP Andrew, I also like the head/down butting pose of the middle one so typical of this species.

TFS

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Andrew, nice to see you here, it's been too long.

Looks like your PP skills have also increase from those very early days too, LOL. Personally I like the OP, for me it is balanced and has the right space where needed. Avoid Contrast, but if you can perhaps adding some mid tone and or a Curves adjustment may help on the definition. Would like to see these in the snow later Andrew if possible.

TFS
Steve

[Andrew Merwin]

Hi Andrew, nice to see you here, it's been too long.

Looks like your PP skills have also increase from those very early days too, LOL. Personally I like the OP, for me it is balanced and has the right space where needed. Avoid Contrast, but if you can perhaps adding some mid tone and or a Curves adjustment may help on the definition. Would like to see these in the snow later Andrew if possible.

TFS
Steve

Thanks Steve. The big horn rut usually begins in late Nov. or early Dec. I plan to go back during this time in hopes of imaging the sheep butting heads. There will probably be snow then. So, we'll see.