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Along the Vista Verde Trail in Taos NM, we had lunch with these guys!

Along the Vista Verde Trail in Taos NM, we had lunch with these guys!
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cameraNIKON D5000

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 160 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 3000/10 

upload_dateJun, 2017

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sundowngaited PRO+
 
sundowngaited June 30, 2017
So clear and sharp. Really awesome photo.
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christianmadsen August 06, 2017
Great capture!

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Behind The Lens

Location
My wife and I love to visit the Taos NM area. As we live in Northern Michigan (no, not the UP), the South West is a new and different world to us. This shot was taken on the Vista Verde Trail. As we were hiking along we spotted a herd of Big Horn Sheep! In the wild! At the end of the trail is a nice bench to overlook the valley, so we stopped for lunch, and some shots. The herd did the same thing and had lunch with us.
Time
This was taken in the late afternoon, about 4:30pm. Or, I could also say after a long, sweaty hike through some beautiful scenery. We also saw some ancient Indian petroglyphs too!
Lighting
As it was late in the afternoon, and also variable clouds overhead, I kept adjusting my ISO to give me clarity. This shot was also at the limit of my 55-300mm Nikkor lens, so I wanted to keep the ISO down as much as I could!
Equipment
Nikon D5000 with a 55-300mm NIkkor lens. No need for flash here, and a tripod would have ben too cumbersome along the trail. So, sometimes I would borrow my wife's shoulder to set the camera upon.
Inspiration
This is probably our favorite trail in the Taos NM area. Everywhere you look, there is yet another great shot! But when we got to the end of the trail, and made friends with these beautiful animals, it was such a magical moment for us! We very slowly got to within about 40 feet, and then held our ground. The sheep were somewhat amused by us, I think. They would graze a bit, then look up at us as if to say "Oh. Are you still here? Whatcha doing?"
Editing
Oh yeah! Lightroom is my absolute go to for post processing! Irony is that I do not, and will not, own Photoshop. (Just my own opinion, I have nothing against it, I just don't feel a need for it is all). For this image I cropped it tight to give the feel of the textures involved. My own philosophy of doing post is how a beautiful woman does her own makeup. That is, just a little here or there.
In my camera bag
First thing I pack is both my Owner's Maula, and also the Magic Lantern Guide for the camera I will use. Yes really! then I pack either my Nikkon D5000, or my D3200. Along with the obligatory 18-55mm kit lens I also pack my 55-300mm Nikkor lens, a prime Tamron 90mm, f/2.8 lens, my trusty Speedlight sb600, extra batteries for everything, extra memory cards, water bottles, and my cell phone. Don't leave home without it! ;)
Feedback
Honestly, the most important advice I could possibly offer is that you never leave a camera behind on any journey! Whatever camera you have in your hand is better than no camera in your hand!

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