This mountain goat looks a bit spent after climbing to the top of the mountain. All I had to do was drive. Mount Evans in Colorado is the highest paved road in North America, and also happens to be one of the best places in the country to reliably see mountain goats. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/2500th of a second
I don’t think so Charla. I didn’t see any others with a tongue like that. They seem pink in younger goats and then turn black as they get older, so maybe this was a younger adult.
What a beautiful image!
His moulting might have something to do witb his lack of breath[or else his bicycle got punctured earlier in his climb ~;) ]
It’s a treat every day to see your images.
Every 1 of your shots brings a burst of nature into my inbox, which usually contains about a 20 ‘Commercial'(as in Hard Life) other e-mails that need to be slogged through to earn my daily bread & butter.
Other people shoot a lot of these animals with big guns so it’s a joy to see your form of shooting as it helps raise the awareness of all ourselves lucky enough to be recipients of you daily postings.
Never stop shooting & a very Happy New Year to you.
Good luck with it Rachel. My 17-35mm has been in my bag for 15 years. It’s a great all purpose wide angle for landscapes and creatures, both human and otherwise.
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This mountain goat looks a bit spent after climbing to the top of the mountain. All I had to do was drive. Mount Evans in Colorado is the highest paved road in North America, and also happens to be one of the best places in the country to reliably see mountain goats.
Is his mottled tongue typical?
Does this mean he’s part something or other (e.g., the way a dog with a mottled tongue has Chow in its heritage)?
I don’t think so Charla. I didn’t see any others with a tongue like that. They seem pink in younger goats and then turn black as they get older, so maybe this was a younger adult.
great pic. looks like growing a new tongue,?
Lovely, Sean!
Nice Sean
One of my favorite ways to spend a day
Go Broncos
No doubt Pedro. And yes, let’s go Broncos.
—– Another summit
—– Another passage marked
—– Tattered coat noble heart .
What a beautiful image!
His moulting might have something to do witb his lack of breath[or else his bicycle got punctured earlier in his climb ~;) ]
It’s a treat every day to see your images.
Every 1 of your shots brings a burst of nature into my inbox, which usually contains about a 20 ‘Commercial'(as in Hard Life) other e-mails that need to be slogged through to earn my daily bread & butter.
Other people shoot a lot of these animals with big guns so it’s a joy to see your form of shooting as it helps raise the awareness of all ourselves lucky enough to be recipients of you daily postings.
Never stop shooting & a very Happy New Year to you.
Thanks Con. And yes, I love it when the animals let me get close and I can pull out the wide angle. Always my favorite type of encounter.
A not-so-rare yet somehow mythical creature, these amazing goats.
I agree Ann. There’s something a bit regal about them and no matter how many times I see them, always a treat.
As expected, great shot! Great use of that 17-35 lens! Just picked one up myself. Happy New Year!
Good luck with it Rachel. My 17-35mm has been in my bag for 15 years. It’s a great all purpose wide angle for landscapes and creatures, both human and otherwise.