Poster Print : Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female. Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female. Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
WAT-16593
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female
Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
Ovis canadensis canadensis
M. Watson
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
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Courtship Rockies Scenting Sheep Smelling Sniffing Wild Sheep
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies with our stunning poster print featuring M. Watson's captivating image of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in their natural habitat. Witness the intimacy of the rutting season as the majestic males scent and protect their females in Jasper National Park. This exquisite print, part of the Media Storehouse collection from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, brings the raw power and grace of nature right into your home. Ovis canadensis canadensis, a symbol of strength and resilience, makes a perfect addition to any room, igniting a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, two Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep engage in a crucial moment of courtship in the pristine wilderness of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The Rocky Mountains serve as a breathtaking backdrop to this scene, with their rugged peaks and verdant slopes providing an idyllic habitat for these majestic creatures. The larger male sheep, with its impressive curved horns and powerful build, leans in closer to the smaller female, inquiringly sniffing her face. This behavior is a significant part of the sheep's mating ritual, as they use their highly sensitive noses to assess the readiness and receptivity of the females. The females, in turn, evaluate the males based on their size, strength, and dominance. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, scientifically known as Ovis canadensis canadensis, are native to the North American Rocky Mountains and are an essential component of the region's diverse and thriving ecosystem. Their populations have been steadily increasing in recent years, thanks to conservation efforts and the protection of their habitats. This evocative image, captured by the skilled lens of M. Watson from Ardea Wildlife, offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of these magnificent creatures. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving their natural habitats and allowing them to thrive in their native environments.
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