(c) Dug In + Repost

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 20, 2010294 views12 comments

Don't think I've ever shared this one (although if I did i'm really very sorry

). A wolf from the Bavarian NP in January this year was preparing fo the night, he dug himself a cozy hole and lay down to watch us pack up and leave

My apologies for not beeing very active here, it is due to my focus on landscapes (you can see some of those in my gallery). I might be back with some fresh stuff if I can find some wildlife to photograph at the end of January 2011, but haven't found anything (affordable

) yet so I might go with mroe landscapes.

As always thank for looking and c&c.

p.s. Conversion/lack of NR seems to have messed up the quality a bit

Tech: 7d, f5.6, iso 800 & 1/320. As indicated by the (c) this is a captive subject

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on November 20, 2010 at 8:06 AM

Nice image, I like the expression on the wolfs face, but would like just a bit more detail in the snow. Nice detail and color in the wolfs coat. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 20, 2010 at 10:52 AM

Cool pose and capture, Jorne. I feel this suggests a horizontal format, further using the diagonal lines in the snow. Did you take it both ways? I would also apply a light application of brightening to just the wolf, which would make him "pop" more and possibly show some texture in the dark nose. When viewed large, the detail of hair and snowflakes and ear positions make this a very pleasing image, worthy of taking some time for minor tweaks!

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Comment posted by Richard Tomalty on November 20, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Love the comp. You use the contrast well.
Very nice.
RickT

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on November 20, 2010 at 7:13 PM

Very cool! I love the smile on his face!

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on November 21, 2010 at 7:03 AM

Nice photo, Jorne! It looks cozy indeed. The wolf looks very pleased with its hole. I would have liked a small border for presentation or a black BG.

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Keshav Kumar on November 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM

I like the "I have seen you" look in the eyes. I think the image would have benefited a bit with selective brightening of the wolf, particularly its eyes.

I think it would make a better viewing if presented tighter and horizontally. The details on the fur are very nice.

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on November 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM

Excellent Jorne, I love the eye contact and the way he really 'stands' out in the snow.

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Comment posted by Ant on November 21, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Interesting expression (like the wolf in the fables...)! I think that an horizontal format could be appropriate...

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on November 21, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Like the eye contact and the little bit of snow on the head.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on November 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM

Very nice Jorne. I agree with Lon on the selective brightening, that will certainly make it more balanced imo. Small nits, literally: I don't mind the pine needles, except for the one near the lower left corner that is touching the edge of the frame, and if this were mine, I'd remove the diagonal shape in the upper left corner, either by cloning of cropping.

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Comment posted by Sally King on November 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

I love that he looks like he is smiling. Makes me want to give him a hug (but I do know better than that). I also love how you've placed him alone in the world of snow.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on November 23, 2010 at 6:05 AM

Thanks for the comments and suggestion all! It's a little late but I am very busy and I agree it needed some small changes so here is a repost

Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments