The Hunter

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 14, 2010618 views11 comments

When you observe the Canadian Lynx moving in the deep snow you have to admire the lightness of his jumps. The big soft paws serve him as snowshoes. Long and strong hind legs enable him to overcome two or three metres only in one jump. The perfect movement coordination makes it possible that he can fast change the direction when following his prey. Although he is just a half weight than his European relative the European Lynx he dares to catch an animal much bigger.That brought him the reputation of an excellent and bold hunter.(Nikon D3+Nikkor 80-200mm/f2.8 lens, 1/640s at f10, ISO 400).
( taken in controlled conditions.)

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Robert Stough on December 14, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Superb shot of this magnificent cat. The backlighting is wonderful and the intense concentration of the lynx make for a classic image.

Registered on November 20, 2010, 26 Posts, 273 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on December 14, 2010 at 8:35 PM

Great shot of the lynx! Regardless of being in a controlled situation. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on December 14, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Great action shot, here Petr. I like that you have eye contact with the subject but that the Lynx's eyes are focussed away from the camera. If I were to offer a suggestion it would be that the Lynx's shadow appears to be cut off along the right side of the frame. This is a very very minor nit, but it might be nice to have more room for the shadow.

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Comment posted by David Sewell on December 15, 2010 at 5:43 AM

The backlighting is what makes this shot. Absolutely superb.

David

Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 15, 2010 at 12:05 PM

Hi Petr, what a spectacular shot! The flying snow, that big paw, the clear focused eyes; fabulous The techs are just spot on and so is the processing. I like how that shadow stretches all the way to the BLC (although I agree a tiny bit more room on the right would have perfected this).

Thanks for mentioning this was taken under controlled conditions.

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Comment posted by Harshad Barve on December 16, 2010 at 1:41 AM

terrific image here

Registered on July 25, 2010, 39 Posts, 210 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 16, 2010 at 1:43 AM

Absolutely beautiful image Petr. The snow is pristine and the Lynx looks so clean and healthy. A visual feast!

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on December 16, 2010 at 7:03 AM

A STUNNER !!!
Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on December 16, 2010 at 3:22 PM

Fantastic action image. The wb appears a bit cool on my laptop monitor.

Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

The speed, power and sheer beauty of the cat is all here. great image, Petr.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Marlise Launstein on September 5, 2011 at 5:09 PM

WOW this is an amazing picture!!! This is a beautiful lynx, really sharp,too. I love the comp and how all the little bits of snow are frozen in the air it looks so cool. The look on his face looks awesome.

Registered on August 31, 2011, 28 Posts, 175 Comments