The feeling of being very close to a wild animal is something I often experienced in the national parks. A friend gave me directions for where to see Dall sheep. It was in the Yukon Territory. We had to climb very high to reach them, but it was  worth it, We finally could come so close that they even touched our hands. In the parks, the animals are very tame. This is because no hunting is allowed there.  Humans are not enemies for them. I decided to only make a portrait of one, because this was the way to capture that feeling of closeness to that wild, white beauty. I deliberately kept the background out of focus to keep  all of the attention on the animal.

Dall Sheep Portrait - Carl Brenders