Pronghorn - King of the Hill 001532 Wood Print

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As the sunrise begins to illuminate the rolling hills near Marfa Texas, a west Texas pronghorn buck stands at the top of the skyline. Grass and cactus as well as more hills in the distance. Often referred to as an American antelope though it is not kin to antelope at all.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists/watching-wildlife/pronghorn

"The pronghorn is the only animal in the world with horns that branch and the only horned animal that sheds them every year as though they were antlers. Both males and females can have horns, but the male has much larger horns and the female horn is seldom branched or pronged.

The pronghorn is considered the fastest land mammal in North America, clocked at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour and can maintain a relatively high speed for hours. They have excellent vision which helps them to see vast distances of wide open prairie. Though they run very fast, and can jump small obstacles, they tend to resist...

As an artist, I strive to capture the many wonders in nature. I have been honored to win many awards over the decades most often for my wildlife photography. I try and capture the beauty I see around me. I hope my photos allow you to recall the wonderful things that exist despite the tragedies we each may face. Just make it to another sunrise! Sunrises are signs of hope, when things are at their darkest there it is to bring hope. Enjoy nature and wildlife through the images I capture. Mule deer and whitetail deer are some of the creatures I enjoy studying and photographing. Beautiful mountains and canyons also catch the attention of my camera. As you look at my photos you will see a price for a picture. If you click on...