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Grasslands

by Pat Sampson

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 29, 20104,218 views7 comments
Swift Fox - Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado

As transplanted Okies, by way of New York no less, we've enjoyed living in Colorado for the past twenty five years. Love the mountains but it's the Eastern part of the state that really feels like home. The grasslands are sometimes referred to as Colorado's outback and we can spend hours there on occasion without seeing another car or hearing a jet engine overhead. This is where we go to relax not the mountains; and this shot while processed with textures is probably as representative of the area and it's mood as any I've done.

Pat

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on April 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM
I'm a fan of the prairies too Pat (grew up just east of the northern Monana rockies) and this image resonates with me for the setting and the vulnerable look of the fox. I can almost see and hear the breeze (wind) blowing the grasses.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on April 29, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Very intriguing! Your post processing effectively creates the desired mood and enhances the composition.
Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments
Comment posted by Gary McGhee on April 30, 2010 at 3:37 AM
The textures are great Pat and lovely eye contact with the fox.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on April 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Awesome Pat,
From what I hear this little guy is supposed to be pretty elusive. This almost has a painterly feel to it.
Great job
Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Outstanding Pat. I've always enjoyed your creative touch to your images. Creative, thoughtful and not overdone. This is a great nature moment.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 1, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Beautiful and so natural image, Pat.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 8, 2010 at 2:33 AM
What a beautiful animal! I love his facial expression, great shot!
Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments