Proud Bighorn
$35.00 – $780.00
A proud bighorn sheep watches over his flock in the mountains outside of Ouray, Colorado. Winter doesn’t bother him at all.
Story
The proud bighorn surveyed his domain with a careful eye. The rest of his flock was foraging a short way down the hill. Nothing amiss there. The hillside was empty, and there were no threats to be wary of. All in order there. Still, he kept a careful eye out, for one could never be too careful.
I caught up with this big horn sheep just outside of Ouray, Colorado. It was a chilly winter day, although the deep of the winter had not yet set in. He wasn’t yet aware of me, which is good, and I made sure to keep it just that way.
Big horn sheep used to range throughout the west, with a staggeringly large population. Unfortunately, they almost became extinct, largely because of the encroachment of man on their territory, along with being hunted and disease.
Estimates put the population to just a few thousand around the turn of the century. Luckily, through dedicated conversation efforts, they have rebounded nicely, and today once again occupy their place in the mountains.
The ram gave a last look around and went down the hill to rejoin his flock.
What’s better than one bighorn?
A whole flock! Bighorn Flock shows everyone all together.
Additional information
| Finish | Matted Photograph, Finished Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Size | 12×18, 20×30, 8×10 |
