A Few Frames from Alberta

pathfinder

I returned home from the Northern Rockies near Kananaskis and Assiniboine recently and saw a few goats along the way

Comments and suggestions encouraged.

denisegoldberg

I love the second shot. They don't seem to be too engaged - the goat on the right almost looks like it is sleepwalking.

pathfinder

Thanks for commenting, Denise.

They were youngsters, playing, not really fighting.

Do you like this one better then, with the eyes open on the right. I initially didn't like it as well, since they weren't directly engaged with each other. Maybe it is better, not sure myself

I really really wanted to move and get a cleaner background, but that just wasn't going to be permitted. If I wanted the shot of them butting each other I had to shoot it as I was positioned in my car from the driver's window. I knew as soon as I tried to open the car door they were all leaving the scene.

denisegoldberg

@pathfinder said:
Do you like this one better then, with the eyes open on the right. I initially didn't like it as well, since they weren't directly engaged with each other. Maybe it is better, not sure myself

I'm not sure. I think I'm still leaning towards the first one.

pathfinder

I also caught this grey jay I think it is - we weren't really on a wildlife trek, but sometimes critters just beg to be photographed. I thought that was what this little jay wanted from its pose. So....

Stumblebum

Great images! Love the little goats fighting!

pathfinder

I wish I could have gotten more, but that little interlude only lasted about 20-30 seconds and they were on to other activities.

cosmicreality

Love the goats and the bird image. Very sharp, detailed, and natural. Thanks for sharing!