Mountain Goats (in colour)

The goat is stunning. The sharpness of the subject is excellent. The soft background provides perspective for the setting. If I were processing this great shot, I would see if darkening the foreground would enhance the scene, but the picture is a winner.

This large, powerful animal standing on a slope with solid rock behind fits the contest brief perfectly. The contrast of the green hillside adds depth to the picture. The goat looking away instead of at the camera says that the animal is comfortable with your presence. The angle of the shot is excellent. Well done!

Getting close to animals allows details to be examined. One wonders if the raised hair on the goat's neck suggests possible aggression. Hopefully, this photo was taken with a telephoto lens. Closely approaching animals is not encouraged. The depth of field that makes the subject sharp and the background blurred works with this image. Nice!

While this is a sheep instead of a goat; the exposure, the diagonal composition, and the setting for this photo deserve to the recognized. The sharpness and contrast enhance the scene. These amazing animals are thrilling to see, and wonderful to photograph. I envy your experience.

The setting reinforces how sure-footed mountain goats are. The composition is spot on. The younger animal following an adult tells a story. The more one studies the picture, the more interesting it becomes. Viewers will want to know how you were able to capture the image. Nicely done.

This picture captures a moment of a dual between two powerful goats. The cropping allows a close view of this mighty struggle. The eye of the larger goat is well placed and portrays his determination to dominate. This is a great story in a single frame.

The size difference between the two goats suggests sparring practice. Great interaction can make great photos. Removal of the branch from the picture might eliminate a distraction, but leaving it depicts the situation as it occurred. Thank you for catching this moment on the mountain. Good work!

The setting and lighting are outstanding. The goat is a strong, steady specimen. Removal of the collar on the animal could better reflect a wilderness setting, but there are many domesticated goats in the mountains. The photo may encourage others to seek goats to photograph. Thank you for sharing.

The magnificent horns and beard present a majestic creature that draws immediate attention. The relaxed pose of the goat is calming to the viewer. Sharpness is excellent, and the placement of the eye is great composition. This is an example of what the brief seeks. Great photo!