Dall Sheep Ram, Denali National Park, Alaska Image – Image 2558

In spite of having one of the most spectacular mountains in the entire world (Mt.McKinley or Denali) and the tallest in North America, Denali National Park was made a national park to help preserve the dall sheep populations. This full curl ram was hanging out with three other large rams in late August at a 4,000 foot elevation in the Alaska Range. This photo appears in my book Alaska: A Photographic Excursion on page 138. Camera: Nikon F5, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor with a 1.4 extender, Film 35mm Velvia slide film. -Mark Kelley