Sheep, Bears and Eagles

[DNPhoto]

I just took a little drive for work from Northern BC to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory. As usual there were a number of animals on the way. I didn't bother taking any shots of the buffalo as I already have a number of pictures of them. I did see a coyote but didn't manage to get a great shot. In Northern BC I came across these Stone Sheep.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/5834842189_6099e34f17_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834842189/)
Stone Sheep 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834842189/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr


They even had little babies with them.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/5835394996_95826875bd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835394996/)
Baby Stone Sheep (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835394996/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr

There were a number of black bears along the way. This time of year they are 4 legged lawnmowers. They hardly look up as they make their way along the grass filled ditches.



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/5834862533_5c96171a33_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834862533/)
Black Bear 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834862533/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/5835416284_f92d027d68_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835416284/)
Black Bear 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835416284/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr




I managed to see two sets of a mother bears with two little cubs. The cubs are so cute when they are this young.




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/5834862373_5ef0d596c3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834862373/)
Hi Mom! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834862373/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/5835416106_818cdcc1e7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835416106/)
Peek-A-Boo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835416106/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr




When I got to Whitehorse I found a bunch of bald eagles. They seemed to be getting harassed by the ravens every time they fly around.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/5835429156_29ab4ae4d9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835429156/)
Eagle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5835429156/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/5834877717_1a7a59796d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834877717/)
Tree Top Landing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/5834877717/) by Dan Newcomb Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/9453805@N07/), on Flickr



Thanks for looking at the photos. As usual if you have any comments or questions, just fire away.

[edG]

wonderful series Dan, really like the eagle in B&W and peak-a-boo is just priceless

[Iguanasan]

What a wonderful set. My favourite is definitely the peek-a-boo shot. That's freakin' priceless. :thumbup:

[Wicked Dark]

so where's that coyote picture??

great series. you've got an eye for what I call the Audubon approach - including behavior in your portraits. makes all the difference.

[Marko]

fabulous set! Love the sharpness and variety. My fave are the cutie bears too, but those eagle shots are also way striking.

[FredS]

VERY nice sets Dan
I like the Bears

Fred..

[Wicked Dark]

you know, if you changed this to Rams, Bears & Eagles you could start an NFL thread.

[Mad Aussie]

Very cool set!! Babies are always winners and that little bear steals the show! Excellent sharpness in the photos too.

[Hillbillygirl]

Amazing set as always Dan. Love them all, for different reasons, can't pick a fave.

[Bambi]

these are awesome! Love the peek a boo shot.

[Yisehaq]

Very nice set!

[Kevin McRae]

Those are amazing photos! Very sharp and crisp!

[DNPhoto]

Thanks for the feedback gang! That was funny about the NFL teams.

[asnow]

Great set. I agree the peek-a-boo is very cute.

[aophoto]

Yes, peek-a-boo shot I think is the best.

[aubintbay]

Nice set all around!! I have to say that "peek-a-boo" is just awesome. Great timing!