Give me Land, Give me Land..... by Bellavista2
One lone Prone Horn Antelope stands watch over his territory, Antelope Island Utah, USA
From the mainland, its 28,022 acres appear barren and deserted. But Antelope Island is home to a variety of flora and fauna native to the Great Basin region. This is a great place to view wildlife. The island was without its namesake antelope for many years, but they were reintroduced in 1993 and can now be seen in many areas of the park. Deer, bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl also call the island home. But most famous are Antelope Island’s American Bison, introduced to the island in 1893 and now numbering some 600 animals. The world-renowned herd is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and visitors are welcome at the island’s buffalo corral and management facilities. During the annual bison roundup each November, visitors can get a close-up look at the bison and the techniques used on a working buffalo ranch.
It’s still the wild west here!
Photo taken by Canon IXUS
Comments
wonderful expanse of a landscape, looks so dry, then you have that fantastic Antelope standing guard over its land. : )
Thankyou so much Karen for your wonderful comment and support this year very greatly apprecaited:=} Antelope Island can become very sparse and dry in the warmer months, the most thing that ever happened to me driving around it one halve of the island was snowing and the other halve was n’t???;=]
– Bellavista2
In a place where the eye can see forever … the vast scenery makes for a beautiful backdrop for this lonely antelope, nice shot. Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Thankyou so much Rick and Deb greatly apprecaite your support and wonderful comments. Coming out to Antelope Island is like leaving civilisation behind and your right some the landscape go on forever:=}
– Bellavista2
Stunning scene, the antelope give it great DOF definition.
One little Prone Horn all on his pat melone:=} There are dozens of Antelope around, made me wonder where was his herd?? Thankyou so much Bryon and Julie for your wonderful comment and awesome support, very greatly apprecaited;=}
– Bellavista2
Great shot, love it!
Thankyou so much Enivea greatly apprecaite your lovely comment and being apart of my little corner of the world:=}
– Bellavista2
CONGRATULATIONS
Oh my goodness! Thankyou ever so much Virginia! Greatly apprecaited and very honoured:=}
– Bellavista2
Lovely capture and wonderful info!!! Congratulations on your feature!!!!
Thankyou so much Vicki for your wonderful comment and support and visit to my little corner of the world, greatly apprecaited:=}
– Bellavista2
Lovely — look for the fabulous prairies group — What a lovely sight!!
Thankyou so very much Kay for your wonderful comment and invitation, definitely give that a look greatly apprecaite your wonderful support:=}
– Bellavista2
GREAT SHOT love the colors and the composition. My experience with Pronghorn is that they are very skidish and like to run just about when I’m ready to. great job and congrats on your feature!
’Oh Gosh Yeah!" Totally agree with your comment, I hav elost count on how many back end photos I have of Pronehorn! Thankyou so much for your wonderful support and comment very greatly apprecaited:=}
– Bellavista2