Antilocapra americana . . .

[RJSorensen]

Antilocapra americana . . . or also known as good old Pronghorn Antelope 'round these parts. I found this hurried group of fifteen to twenty Pronghorn caught out on the open between a high chain link fence and three coyotes who were working them from the sage. They were darting back and forth along the ridge line . . . not knowing to go up or down. I think you can see or perhaps even feel the tension in the photo . . . sorry the quality is a bit soft, but nature comes at you fast. Be ready, lol.

20D/100-400/1.4 TC

[boomer1959]

Very nice RJ :D

[TammieO]

How fortunate you are to be able to capture these. I've never seen any of these in the wild. Good job!

[sparker1]

You have the good equipment for antelope. In my experience, they like to maintain a certain distance and just watch you. That 100-400 will nail them every time. Good work.

[RJSorensen]

I tease that I need that 1200mm . . . because out here, everything is a long ways away. I think my 100-400 is to me what a 24-70 is to everyone else. I think I will consider taking donations toward my new 80K lens, lol.

These were very skittish . . . I hope to get a clean shot asap. I know where the coyotes are drinking now though, lol. Perhaps they will be next to have my lens spot them? Thanks for the kind words guys.

[dandan]

aww... great shot.. would even be better if the sky wasnt totaly white