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Snowy Coyote
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Snowy Coyote

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 14, 2012536 views11 comments
D300
500mm + TC 1.7x
1/200 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Program
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 200
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Dan Roberts on December 14, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Nice shot, Sandy. I like the way the plain snow surrounding isolate the coyote. IMO you could brighten it a bit.
Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Well composed and a nice look from the coyote. I agree with Dan—either a bit brighter or WB away from the blue.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Cam Held on December 14, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Very nice shot! Love the way it pops against the snow. Agree with the others about the brightess/WB. Thanks for sharing!
-Cam
Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on December 15, 2012 at 6:25 AM
I, too, agree with the others about the snow looking a bit bluish, and I do miss a larger photo, but the colors of the coyote against the snow are something special.
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 15, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Beautiful winter coyote photo Sandy. Nice contrasts between the coyote and snow. Great pose and a very pleasing composition.

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Joe James on December 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Love the color on this one Sandy! The reddish highlights contrast beautifully with the snow...well done.
Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM
I like the sense of new, unspoiled snow which is conveyed by the delicate tips of grasses and sage poking out. Nice pose. I agree with experimenting with a slight lightness tweak.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on December 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM
I also miss the larger image, in which I could see in more detail the snow on the coyotes coat. Not really sure this image needs to be brighter. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on December 18, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Lovely portrait Sandy, nicely framed and I like the bit of snow on the nose :wink: :wavey:
Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on December 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Very nice, Sandy. I love the smooth transition from FG to BG, with sparse vegetation in the FG and the hint of some grass in the BG. Really nice pose of the coyote with the head tilt and snow on the nose and body. Excellent composition.

All the very best for 2013.
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on December 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM
excellent pose and the look is outstanding, love the thick hair covered with snow, another stunning work!
Sandy wish you happy new year 2013 and thank you for your lovely comments in past year, best wishes Verdon! :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments