2021-06-18 strenuous but lucky day

Hiking for hours uphill,... and then just above the tree line I spottet a group of at least 11 male alpine Ibex‘ (Steinböcke). They have been rather relaxed and letting us get quite near. It‘s always so nice to see some wildlife. We didn’t expect to see anything, but Marmots.

[Lee]

Tough animals, must have been good to see them in person. Good shot.

[Poppo Livy]

Lucky indeed. Great looking animals

[RonM]

Wonderful! Wish I were there (except for the hours of up hill hiking!). Thanks.

[Dixie Goode]

Sweet! I grew up around bighorn sheep so the setting looks familiar

[Susan Wakely]

You are so adventurous. How lovely to see these ibex.

[Kate]

Glad they tolerated your presence

[Jay Holm]

With outdoor photography you are not always rewarded for hard work. This is a awesome capture.

[Corinne C]

Awesome!

[Esther Rosenberg]

wow, that awesome and super capture.

[Taffy]

What a reward for the hard work of hiking UP!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Monique]

Sturdy creatures, impressive horns…

[haskar]

It's so great to meet wild animals on the trail. It gives you a second breath in the hardships of the journey.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific :)

[Caterina]

Beautiful capture, Mona! I agree, it's so nice to see and get close to wildlife. Fav

[Lynda McG]

Great capture- fav

[Kathy]

What a great opportunity. They really do appear to be ok with you photographing them. And they're not even afraid of the "alligator" creeping up behind the middle one.

[Dianne]

You must be so fit! A great capture.