Dall Sheep Ram, Denali National Park, Alaska – Image 2563

Oct 1, 2013

Dall sheep and mountain goats live in a crazy vertical world of cliffs that for anything but them are sure death to cross. I shot this photo in Denali National Park using my 500mm lens braced on my backpack. I have very little luck with big lenses on tripods. Whenever possible I try to lie down on the ground and nestle the long lens down on top of my backpack. Camera: Nikon F/5, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor, Film 35mm Velvia slide film. Mark Kelley

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