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Published: 2012-12-31 03:07:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 301; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Description I captured these bighorn rams on the elk refuge on Christmas Eve. I was going home to a delicious, warm feast and they were eating frozen dinners. Talk about a guilt trip! (In case you can't tell, the one on the left is trying to uncover food with that front hoof.) Some scrub was edited out in the front--and you can definitely tell--but I posted anyway because the rams are so entrancing.
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Comments: 18

LAlight [2013-01-07 02:27:24 +0000 UTC]

They are adorable! Great shot, Tris!

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Pinedrop In reply to LAlight [2013-01-07 13:42:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, LeeAnne! They are endlessly fascinating.

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LAlight In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-07 23:29:40 +0000 UTC]

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broshsara [2013-01-02 18:45:42 +0000 UTC]

Great capture!!!!!!!

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Pinedrop In reply to broshsara [2013-01-02 19:43:54 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it! I've gotten mesmerized by the bighorn sheep and can hardly stay away.

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StubFarlow [2013-01-01 21:21:29 +0000 UTC]

I've been thinking about your capturing these guys since you first posted this photo and I have two questions: A. Did you have help? and B. Where did you put them when you got home? Thanks. Oh, and great photo, too.

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Pinedrop In reply to StubFarlow [2013-01-02 15:24:14 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like the photo. I captured them on my own and they are staying in our guest room for now.

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catch---22 [2013-01-01 02:38:32 +0000 UTC]

I have never ever seen one and you have them to spare.

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Pinedrop In reply to catch---22 [2013-01-01 15:18:27 +0000 UTC]

I do. And I don't even have to use a telephoto lens to capture them. But perhaps they are too fascinating... as I find myself photographing nothing else these days.

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catch---22 In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-01 19:05:55 +0000 UTC]

oh I don't blame you. I would be doing the same.

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ShaleseSands [2013-01-01 00:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Nice capture! Beautiful rams.

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Pinedrop In reply to ShaleseSands [2013-01-01 01:54:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And I quite agree with you about how amazing they are.

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ShaleseSands In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-01 06:32:11 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I've seen the females with their young in the wild, but never rams before.

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Pinedrop In reply to ShaleseSands [2013-01-01 15:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Well, if can get to the National Elk Refuge (on the outskirts of Jackson) in the winter or in April/May timeframe, you are almost guaranteed to see the rams.

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ShaleseSands In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-01 17:43:28 +0000 UTC]

Something I'll definitely have to keep in mind--thanks! I'd love to go back out West again and photograph these wonderful animals.

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Pinedrop In reply to ShaleseSands [2013-01-02 15:28:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, I'm sure you'll get the chance... only a question of when.

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StubFarlow [2012-12-31 21:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Your photos are getting better.

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Pinedrop In reply to StubFarlow [2012-12-31 22:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you! I think so too... though perhaps they had nowhere to go but up.

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