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Big Horn Close Ups from Santa Maria Trip

David K - 7-16-2007 at 11:37 PM

Playing with my Nikon built in zoom, after the photo was taken (tonight actually), I zoomed in on some of the big horn photos...

Those who didn't see the originals, they are on the Baja Nomad Baja Trip Reports Forum, Mision Santa Maria, May-2007.

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David K - 7-16-2007 at 11:38 PM

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David K - 7-16-2007 at 11:55 PM

Here is one non-borrego zoom. It is Junipero Serra's Cargo Trail between Gonzaga Bay and the Camino Real about 4 miles west of Mision Santa Maria... used to supply Mision San Fernando Velicata from Spanish ships off loading at Bahia San Luis Gonzaga.

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Wow !!

Stickers - 7-17-2007 at 12:03 AM

David, those shots are absolutely stunning !! What a treat to see these beautiful animals in their natural environment in the year 2007.

thank you

Cypress - 7-17-2007 at 04:34 AM

David K. Thanks.:bounce:

capt. mike - 7-17-2007 at 06:27 AM

Where is Ted Nugent when you need him most??

ummmm BBQ Cabrita un pastor.............:biggrin:

David K - 7-17-2007 at 09:22 AM

Capt. Mike... maybe you can buzz the hills above Santa Maria to 'flush them out' for Mr. Ted?:wow:

Seriously, it was a great experience to see them... and if Baja Angel was not facing the cliff while we were sitting in a circle chatting that morning, we would never had seen them as they were totally silent!

TacoFeliz - 7-17-2007 at 09:51 AM

Looks like you were hip deep in sheep! Nice find and great shots.

Debra - 7-18-2007 at 11:31 PM

Great shots David...........they seem really relaxed, how close were you? Did they seem worried about you being there?

David K - 7-19-2007 at 06:38 AM

Maybe 50 yards or less... Yes, as you can see at least one always was watching us... but they came down to drink anyway.

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Iflyfish - 7-19-2007 at 03:09 PM

We ran into a crew spotting big horn sheep from the roadside between Mulege and Loreto. They were spotting for a guy with a bow and arrow and a film crew who were up on the bluffs trying to put this guy so close he could knock down one of these rams with a bow and arrow. I have seen the rock carvings of these creatures but had never before considered the amount of effort required to bag one. I felt glad that they were so difficult to shoot.

Great photos, thanks for sharing them.

Iflyfish