Big Horn Sheep on Blue Background

Nikon D1h, 300mm f/2.8 AF-S, Sunny-16 -0.7ev, 1/2500sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, Gitzo 410, Wimberly Sidekick, Kirk BH-1

When the sun is high in the sky, contrast can be a problem. The issue is controlling the light so you still can render detail in the shadows without over-exposing the light side of the subject. It's a problem many photographers avoid by simply not shooting during that time of the day.