Mousing Coyote

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 11, 2010222 views8 comments

Yellowstone Park. This time last year.

D3 ISO800 70-200/2.8 with 1.7tc. @340mm. f10 1/1600. Gitzo tripod with Wimberly head.

The roadway in Yellowstone was stopped because of a large herd of bison in a field. Everyone was out of their cars and watching them. I looked a little farther down and saw this coyote repeatedly jumping in the grasses. I never saw him catch anything, but I liked his intent look. I am usually an avian photographer.

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8 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on October 11, 2010 at 9:17 AM

Very nice capture of the action. I like the intense expression on the coyotes face. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Sally King on October 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM

I love the pounching posture you have captured. The golden grasses go well with the coyotes coloring.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 11, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Angela, I like this a lot. Probably even more than most people, because I have a shot like this when all I had was a 300mm and of course wan't close enough for it to be very effective. Ever since I got the 500mm, I can't get within 1 mile of a Coyote. Go figure!

Great job of capturing the action in this one!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 11, 2010 at 4:51 PM

Great action pose. My only suggestion would be to try to offset the bright light a little by some selective (careful) brightening of the shadow portion of his face.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 11, 2010 at 9:13 PM

I like the shot.The placement of the coyote in the frame is good.I would like to have an action image like this.

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Comment posted by JACK NEAL on October 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Good action shot! I like the colors also. I would take this over bison any day.

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on October 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM

Great timing. I like the way his front paws are curled under.

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on October 23, 2010 at 6:49 PM

I've seen this same playful manner on several coyotes. Nice shot!

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