Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thanks!

Crazyjay58 Loc: Southern Maryland

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Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thanks!

BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas

Absolutely a beautiful capture................ :thumbup: :thumbup:

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

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merrytexan Loc: georgia

[quote=Crichmond]Years ago I was booking it down the Great Divide Road in northwest Colorado to read meters for the electric utility company when a pronghorn jumped out in front of me and ran and ran and ran. Of course, being a meter reader, I was not dawdling. Then, for no apparent reason, he veered off to the left running head first into a fence. He fell to the ground stunned. I stopped. He stood. Shaking off his stupor he slipped under the fence, and bolted towards the horizon. I was bewildered.

There is a dichotomy when it comes to pronghorn. First, they are loved and admired for their beauty and gracefulness; yet at the same time they are hated, especially by ranchers, for being a nuisance and destroying crops.

They can sprint 60 mph and sustain a speed of 30 mph for miles. They have large eyes and fantastic vision; and can see movement as far as three miles away. They are amazing animals.

I found this one in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Canon EOS 60D
1/500 @ F/5.6
ISO – 400
Sigma 120-400mm @ 251mm[/quote

Wow...awesome shot, love the composition and sharpness and background.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

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sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Thanks so much for telling us about the pronghorn, Crichmond! I've never heard of them let alone seen one! Your photo is beautiful and so is the subject!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

My pleasure! And thanks for the comment!

Forrestloop Loc: Los Angeles

Nice Capture.. very sharp

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thank you!