I came across these curious wild burros in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area a couple weeks ago and was amazed at how they can survive in such a harsh environment.
ILCE-6700E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens51mmf/10.01/400s100 ISO0.0 EV
ILCE-6700E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens30mmf/10.01/400s100 ISO0.0 EV
morris wrote:
I like the composition of the first image best.
Morris
Thank you Morris, I like that one best too. Unfortunately they were kind of skittish and wandered off quickly. I only got off maybe about 5-7 frames and these two images I posted were the best ones of the series.
SamHandwich wrote:
Thanks for sharing these shots Scott! The burros look great and the mountain silhouettes in #1's background are superb.
I appreciate it Sam, thank you! Yeah, I thought they looked pretty healthy for being out there in the wild. #1 I like too including the views of the deep blue of Lake Mead off in the background along with the mountains you mention. I only had a minute or two before these guys wandered off.
Nice images! #2 is my pick. The vast landscape, layered mountains, perpendicular gaze of the burros do it for me. I also appreciate that their feet aren't blocked by the chaparral. Plus, the voluminous clouds make for a really interesting sky. Good stuff!
Brian Kersey wrote:
Nice images! #2 is my pick. The vast landscape, layered mountains, perpendicular gaze of the burros do it for me. I also appreciate that their feet aren't blocked by the chaparral. Plus, the voluminous clouds make for a really interesting sky. Good stuff!
Thanks for your thoughtful and insightful feedback Brian!
douter wrote:
Great subject matter and execution, Scott!
Douglas
Thank you Douglas I appreciate that! They really surprised me, I was not expecting to see any nor at the time did I know there were any even in the area. I guess they are descendants of ones from old miners in the area that escaped or were released when mining operations declined.
