Mountainous Leap

Written By Ray Hennessy
 

Photographer: Josh Hauge

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1/2000 • f/1.8 • ISO 125 • Nikon Z6II • 85mm • Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S

A young Mountain Goat prepares to jump over a waterfall in the mountains of Alaska. I was hiking with my family in the summertime and came across some Mountain Goats as they traversed the vast landscape. Placing myself at the base of this waterfall, I watched as this Mountain Goat's mother leapt over the waterfall and I captured this image as this young Mountain Goat followed its mother. It was incredible to watch these animals skillfully scale the rocks with ease amidst the expansive habitat they call home.

 
Ray Hennessy

Starting in 2007 my fascination with nature photography began.  In the years since, wildlife photography with a focus on birds has gone from a very passionate hobby of mine to become my career. I spend much of my free time in natural areas searching for birds and any other wildlife that comes along. I concentrate on using creative natural lighting and interesting compositions to capture unique images of common and rare wildlife. My favorite style is a more scenic photo that includes some of the habitat wildlife lives in. I also enjoy passing along the knowledge and experience that I have gathered over the years to other photographers who are eager to learn.

www.rayhennessy.com
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