Silhouetted Mountain Goat Leaping Alpine Ridge in on a wind-scoured ridge in Switzerland

Silhouetted Mountain Goat Leaping Alpine Ridge

by Kurt Hickman

Golden light washes over the jagged Swiss Alps as a mountain goat suspends mid-air between two weathered limestone ledges. The animal appears as a dark, sharp silhouette against the glowing sky, its hooves extended in a powerful leap. Autumn colors of rust and ochre tint the sparse, wind-whipped grasses clinging to the rocky slopes. A fine haze of dust or mist swirls around the goat's legs, evidence of the strong ridge winds. The scene shows the tension of the jump, with the goat's muscles defined by the backlight. Below, the valley floor fades into shadow, while the upper ridges catch the last warm rays of the setting sun. One tuft of dry grass bends sharply under the force of the gale on the lower ledge.

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Camera Sony a7CR*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7CR photos, grab one online.
Lens 40mm f/2.5 G
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 100
Film processed in Photoshop
Location on a wind-scoured ridge in Switzerland
Date 2026-04-09
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 46.7419, 8.1588
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