Thursday, 21st August 2008
Don’t Fall
by Eynaud Yoan
After 3 hours of hiking near the Mt Blanc, I found this young ibex alone away from his mother, he was practicing jumping, and wasn't afraid of me.
Equipment: EOS 400D, 70-200 f/4 L IS USM
Eynaud Yoan
Student in Marin Biology, French.
Don’t Fall by Eynaud Yoan was photo of the day on Thursday, 21st August 2008. It is tagged Alps, Wildlife. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Thomas Vignaud
Wonderfull scene of an animal concentrating before a jump !
Gaelic Girl
So sweet!
Anurag
Wonderful composition and timing.
I would have given the same advice to you too, while you were taking the shot – “Don,t fall…”
I like the way you have managed the highlight on both sides of the ibex. It brings up the contrast with the dark muzzle and legs.
I’m amazed at the skills of such mountain animals. I wonder wehether they are even aware of the danger of falling down.
Pauline Jones
This one is worthy of National Geographic; well done.
realimage
They do that to a perfection that we would need to develop in driving… just if you consider the favourite way of moving
Sue Gagnon
EXCELLENT SHOT FOR POTD, OR FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, TO BE HONEST! YOU SHOULD SUBMIT THIS TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC! WOW!!!
Malta Photography
great capture, one of a kind I must say. the image is so clear. well done.
Marie Dunphy Harding
I hope he stayed as beautiful after the jump.
Lovely shot.
Michael Ray
Great job with this image. You seem to have captured such a important moment in this young ibex life. And shown the great concentration this young ibext must have to exist in his/hers envierment. Just awesome thanks.
TomBrooklyn
Wow. How they can climb.
Renee
Very cute photo! well done!
Laurie
Such a precarious pose! Such amazing animals!
Such a great shot! I agree with the other comments…
This photo is definitely worthy of National Geographic.
Ariel
Great shot. Did you fake the vignetting with some dodging and burning?
yoan eynaud
yes i faked the vigneting a little, because i wanted to insist on the ibex and increased the contrast between him and the rock, i know that some people don’t like that but…photoshop is my friend
Su
So precarious, weel done for catching that moment.
Rajib Singha
Life is like that. Remain cautious or you can take a tumble. Good shot anyway.
mike
He’s very cute.
Deborah Flowers
Excellent capture! And of course oh so CUTE!!!!
Renee
Wow still amazing!
Su Millington
What a precarious angle, well captured.