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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


I took the bike up to Mount Evans yesterday for some hiking and photography. At 14,264 ft, the air is a little thin. There is 60% less oxygen in your lungs at this elevation compared to sea level.

Up this high, there are only a few species of wildlife. Marmots, pika, big horn sheep, and mountain goats are common. Elk can be found here, but usually stay around the 12,000 ft level as there is more grazing there.

I seen a few bighorns off in the distance and pika were everywhere. I took off my 14mm lens and put on my 300mm lens for a few shots of the mountain goats.


Mountain-Goat-at-13,000-ft by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Here's a kid, he(she?) was mewing for its mama.


Mountain-Goat-Kid by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Here a nanny uses her kid for a pillow. They have it pretty easy in the summer.


Nanny-and-Kid by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

This guy was looking over the herd.


Mountain-Goat-on-Watch by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

If you want to see the landscape photos I took, the thread can be found here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1238773



Sep 03, 2013 at 09:09 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Cool set Andrew. The last one is a classic. The red rock makes it a bit more interesting too. My fave is the pillow shot. The line of matted hair that is being shed adds some appeal, imo. Well done.


Sep 03, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Looks like a great day with mountain wildlife, thanks for sharing!


Sep 04, 2013 at 01:34 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Nice set, must be quite the experience shooting, or doing anything at that elevation. Certainly got some good pictures though


Sep 04, 2013 at 02:04 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Fine shots Andrew, well done. The last one is a real beauty
David



Sep 04, 2013 at 02:23 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


A very nice set Andrew. It's the last two for me ~ Ron


Sep 04, 2013 at 07:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Nice set Andrew, certainly worth the hike.

Rob



Sep 04, 2013 at 07:10 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Wonderful set Andrew ! Can't imagine doing anything that requires concentration or coordination at that altitude

Birdie



Sep 04, 2013 at 07:16 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Woah!! I almost missed your post. A very nice set of pictures. Like them all but the last one stands out, imo.


Phil.




Sep 04, 2013 at 08:07 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Nice set Andrew, I'm breathing hard just reading your description of biking/hiking to those elevations

The last 2 are my favorites.

Mike



Sep 04, 2013 at 09:33 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


Great set Andrew. The last is my pick

Morris



Sep 04, 2013 at 09:38 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Mountain Goats at 14,000 ft.


nicely done Andrew.. the last one for me also


Sep 05, 2013 at 03:59 AM





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