Gallery: WildlifePosted July 28, 2010150 views11 comments
This coyote was hunting for mice among the sagebrush in Yellowstone. This is my first post. Comments and suggestions are appreciated.
Canon XSi
Canon 100-400mm @ 400mm
f5.6 1/500
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11 comments
Comment posted by Guy Runco on July 29, 2010 at 1:51 AM
Nice shot - my only nit is that the coyote is a bit too centered for my tastes, love that sea of sage though. Welcome to NPN Ernie!
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 29, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Neat capture! I like the intense attitude of the coyote and your perspective to get the face unobstructed. The light feels like pre-dawn or twilight. I think you might be able to add a touch of brightness for more pop.
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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on July 29, 2010 at 11:58 AM
He does have that intent look about him. I like the fact he's only partially visible.
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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on July 29, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Hi Ernie and welcome to NPN I quite like this, the natural color scheme as well as the stalking pose of the coyote are very compelling. I agree on brightening this up a little and perhaps increase mid-tone contrast a bit. Also cropping a sliver off the bottom could strengthen the presentation IMO. Great first post and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work as well as comments here in this gallery.
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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 29, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Very nice 1st image Ernie! Love the instensity!
As has been stated, I'd crop a little off the left side to get him out of center and maybe brighten it up a little.
Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 30, 2010 at 1:47 PM
The photo looks much better! I'd probably cut your crop about in half, then crop a little from the bottom. Your new crop cuts part of the visible coyote out.
Still love the intensity in it's face!!
Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments
Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on July 31, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Excellent shot. I really like the atmosphere here caused by the low contrast and very low light levels. If this were mine, I would definitely NOT brighten this. I do agree that cropping a slice from the bottom would make this stronger though. Well done, and welcome to NPN.
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Comment posted by Ernie Marx on July 31, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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Comment posted by Harshad Barve on August 1, 2010 at 7:49 AM
lovely capture , like the greens all around
Registered on July 25, 2010, 39 Posts, 210 Comments
Comment posted by Harshad Barve on August 1, 2010 at 7:49 AM
excellent re post BTW
Registered on July 25, 2010, 39 Posts, 210 Comments
Comment posted by Joe James on August 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Ernie,
Great first post and excellent job taking advantage of the recommendations to improve an already fine effort. I love how the face is the center of attention with the majority of the body hidden from view. It really conveys the context of a hunting coyote that is completely in its element. Well done.
Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments
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11 commentsAs has been stated, I'd crop a little off the left side to get him out of center and maybe brighten it up a little.
Still love the intensity in it's face!!
Great first post and excellent job taking advantage of the recommendations to improve an already fine effort. I love how the face is the center of attention with the majority of the body hidden from view. It really conveys the context of a hunting coyote that is completely in its element. Well done.