Lake Minnewanka and Bighorn Sheep by danapommet
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When I first arrived at Lake Minnewanka, I found a very nervous Mountain Goat, that appeared to be guarding the lake. That is Mount Costigan 9,777 feet (2,980 meters) high - to the left - I think). The goat followed me left and right as I took all my shots. I thought that s/he was begging but it moved away when I put my hand out. When I was finished, I sat to check out the vastness of the area. The goat took this position and shared an apple and carrot sticks. Would not try any trail mix. So I got up to leave and the goat stayed still on that spot. Took this shot and started to walk away. The goat jumped up and lowered its horns. Check my next post in the ANIMAL genre to see why. At that point I just backed away in a new direction.
Scanned from a photo taken (August 1988).
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
PS: it turns out that this is a Bighorn Sheep.
Comments (29)
Faemike55
Wonderful shot and interesting story! I'm waiting.....
KatesFriend
He/she looks very content just laying their before that wonderful scenery.
bimm3d
i wish to be there!! gorgeous place and capture!!
beachzz
You've travelled to some amazingly beautiful places; this is sure one of them!!
mgtcs
Absolutely gorgeous, fantastic place, marvelous animal. Well done!
jocko500
wonderful shot. I got to go to your gallery to see the next shot. I may have saw it already. i see. cool shot and wonderful story. brings it alive
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful shot an animal !Very beautiful place !
blinkings
Hey mate isn't this that plastic goat you carry in the car for such an occasion! Nah, amazing.
whaleman
A plastic goat would be a great idea, ha ha! Anyways, Dana it is a lovely shot but it's not a mountain goat, it's a Bighorn Sheep!
rbowen
Beautiful capture!!
jayfar
Lovely shot. The goat is obviously the guardian of the lake!
adrie
Another wonderful capture.
GBCalls
Behavior of the native is generally unpredictable everywhere we visit. Excellent shot!
flavia49
outstanding panorama and capture!!
Texas3D
Wonderful shot
Digitaleagle
Interesting story and excellent capture of gorgeous scenic mountians!
DAVER2112
How perfect!! Great shot Dana. :)
dakotabluemoon
Way to cool love this shot.
jendellas
Guess he was escorting you away, naughty after he'd shared your food :o) Lovely shot!!!!
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful capture!
lucindawind
excellent !! what a beautiful scene
psyoshida
Extraordinary story to go with this beautiful picture. The goat has staked out a beautiful place to guard. He does his job well.
flora-crassella
FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
MrsRatbag
What a lovely scene, with the goat guarding his lake...
sandra46
OUTSTANDING!!!
goodoleboy
Super shot of the goat guarding its lovely milieu, Dana! I sure wouldn't want to butt heads with that critter. I believe that along with photo equipment and snacks on these ventures, a stun gun and/or pepper spray would be appropriate.
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
MaraP
Gorgeous place, excellent capture!
MagikUnicorn
WOWWW TRIPLE GORGEOUS PERFECT FOR A PUZZLE!