Desert Bighorn sheep in Zion National Park
We found them east of the small tunnel, where the road makes almost a 180 degree switch-back, peering down on to the road. Another male with three more sheep was on the other side of the road. Everybody else left, I crept up the hill and waited. When they came back, I didn't look at them. They were fine until a diesel engine went by. Their hoofs clattered on the rock when they ran. Could have stayed with them all day, but then some guy came up and started talking to us. Loudly. Needed some attention. That was the end of the bighorns for the day.
Didn't make many photos except these sheep. We spent one entire day in our lawn chairs near Temple of Sinawava, just being still and watching the sun move across the canyon walls. The air was warm and still, yellow cottonwood leaves hanging limp. I heard a rustling noise and I looked up from my book. I saw a thousand leaves floating toward my face, as if they all smiled and let go at once. No photo needed, the experience is imprinted on my memory forever.
Comments (3)
Wow, beautiful picture. I also love the almost soft pink of the sky in proximity to the red rock. Nice tones as well. Robert just told me about this and I have to say that in *years* of spending time down there, I have never seen bighorn sheep in Zion.
Sorry to hear about attention guy. Some folks just don't seem to have that personal space awareness or are even capable of taking cues about when might be a good time to be quiet and discrete. Back when I was 12 playing Dungeons & Dragons, there was a cone of silence spell... would have been nice I suppose.
Posted by BWJones | November 13, 2007 3:32 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 15:32
Stunning shot! I really like the juxtaposition of the inorganic rocks with those straight lines and the organic sheep with their curves.
Posted by Harley Pebley | November 13, 2007 9:10 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 21:10
What a great shot Ann. These are beautiful animals. Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. I'm jealous.
Posted by Scott Smith | November 14, 2007 11:38 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 11:38