Cute Couple Canvas Print

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As my wife and I were out exploring the countryside near Alturas California we spotted this pronghorn buck with some does out in a field. I watched the scene for a bit and captured this frame as he and one of his gals were watching me with a wary eye.

I’ve long been fascinated with pronghorns. They are very unique in that they have no real close relatives left on Planet Earth. They are the last surviving member of an otherwise extinct family (Antilocapridae) that once numbered as many as 11 members. Very often referred to as "antelope," they are not even in the same family as a true antelope. Lots of folks, especially game hunters who've missed opportunities to bag one due to their insane speeds, refer to them as "speed goats" but they aren't related to goats either. If anything, they're more closely related to giraffe and okapi but even that is a distant relationship. Capable of running more than 50mph, they are the fastest land animal in the Americas, and the fastest on Plan...

Official Website:tpeakphotos.art Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an...