Not Now Honey, I Have a Headache

[Andrew Merwin]

Rams stick out their tonguges to gather air to determine a ewe’s rediness for mating. Ewes also do it and according to YNP visitor services ewes may be determining the “most manly of the men.” As you can see from the horns, this ram is small & probably failed the ewe’s “most-manly-of-the-men” test.

Mrk4, FF, HH with elbows on knees, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/400, +.33ev, 260mm

[John Ippolito]

Excellent behavior, details and exposure. The ewe is a bit close to the top of the frame.

[Rachel Hollander]

Andrew - interesting behavior well captured. I particularly like the softness/color of the surrounding grasses.

TFS,
Rachel

[Harshad Barve]

Excellent behavior image , big time congrats
TFS

[Ken Watkins]

Great moment well captured, I agree with John that a little more room at the top would add to this great image.

[DanWalters]

Nice shot! Really like the interaction between the two.