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Photo of the Week - Dec 11, 2016 - "FOLLOW THE LEADER" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Rams)

December 11, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"FOLLOW THE LEADER" Rocky Mountain Sheep (2 Rams) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) It's easy to tell from the comparative sizes of these two males, who rules and who follows.

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"WHO'S YOUR DADDY?" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Female, Young Juvenile, Male)

December 09, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"WHO'S YOUR DADDY?" Rocky Mountain Sheep (Female, Young Juvenile, Male) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) The title might be a little on the edge but would suspect that the ram in this photo is perhaps a sibling. The largest ram and the leader of the herd is most likely this little one's sire.

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"GRANDMOTHER, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE!" - Great Horned Owl

December 04, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"GRANDMOTHER, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE!" Great Horned Owl The first statement leads to a second: "Grandmother, what big ears you have!' - So big, in fact, that the one on the right has to fold under a branch (even if they are only feathers). And a question: "How does Nature miraculously produce such a complimentary colour palette?"

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Photo of the Week - Dec 4/16 - "LITTLE BO SHEEP" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Young Juvenile)

December 03, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"LITTLE BO SHEEP" Rocky Mountain Sheep (Young Juvenile) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) Sometimes all the stars come into photography alignment - the perfect lighting, a wonderful backdrop, the right time of day and the most darling of subjects. Result - a magical capture.

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"NO VERTICAL LIMIT" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Ram)

December 02, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"NO VERTICAL LIMIT" Rocky Mountain Sheep (Ram) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) Although this may look like a saunter up a vertical cliff, it was in fact a rapid climb by this lead ram. The rest of his herd quickly followed, making the scaling of the rugged rock wall seem effortless.

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"WAITING IN THE WINGS" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Male)

November 29, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"WAITING IN THE WINGS" Rocky Mountain Sheep (Male) - 2 Photos (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) It may not be for a year or two but at some point, this young ram will be looking to challenge an incumbent male for mating privileges within the herd. Photo #1 Photo #2

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Photo of the Week - Nov 27/16 - "ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWERHOUSE" - Rocky Mountain Sheep

November 27, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWERHOUSE" Rocky Mountain Sheep (Males) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) Certainly these two are the true "ram power". Taken an hour before sunset, the opportunity provided surreal lighting for a magical experience.

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"ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRING" - Rocky Mountain Sheep (Males)

November 26, 2016 • 1 Comment

"ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRING" Rocky Mountain Sheep (2 Males) (Kananaskas, Alberta, Canada) These two followed each other down to the spring/stream for what must have been a very cold but refreshing drink. Almost sunset and an interesting insight into Rocky Mountain Sheep at perhaps one of their favourite "watering holes".

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"SHADOW CREATURE" - Coyote

November 21, 2016 • Leave a Comment

"SHADOW CREATURE" Coyote (Spray Lakes, Alberta, Canada) By not getting quite what you would like (i.e. a clear shot of this coyote without the tall grass and shrubbery), sometimes provides an opportunity to view the result from a different perspective. Coyotes with their camouflage colouring, can blend into their surroundings and appear to inhabit...

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