Jasper Bighorn Ram - New Series Order

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JasperRestingRam.jpg
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Resting Bighorn Ram

JasperRockRam.jpg
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Just East of Jasper township I saw this ram walking near this rocky area. It walked right by me/our van, and then on up the hill. Pretty soon a train came pounding by. This ram apparently has seen trains before and had no problem with it roaring on by. It just sat down right next to the track up on that hill.

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  1. Canon R5, f11, 1/100 sec, iso 100, 100-500/1.4TC at 420 mm.
  2. R5, f11, 1/100 sec, iso 100, 420 mm.
    I added a small slice of new canvas on top of 1. to give a bit more room.

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Ed: these are 2 fine photos of the ram. It looks like the light was pretty harsh which has resulted in a very bright background. I think a mask on the bg to tone it down would work. Also, on the upper photo, a bit more room at the bottom would help as the rear hoof is cut off.

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Thank you @Richard_Sandor. I think the hind foot is behind the ridgeline, but I know it is too tight in the frame anyway. I was shooting with the lens backed as far out as possible. Full disclosure, I added just a bit more of the rock on top to get a bit more room up there. I gues I can add some at the bottom. Thank you for helping me with this.