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Incoming bison

by Lon Sharp

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 21, 20132,256 views14 comments
This morning gave me some welcome light snow conditions. I like the angles of this pose. Vertical from horizontal. D3S, 200-400 @400, ISO 640, 1/1000, f4, +.3 ev. Please view larger edition for commentary.

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 21, 2013 at 5:55 PM
This is really appealing. I like the falling snow and the muted grass. This really captures what these guys go through each winter. Nice capture.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 21, 2013 at 6:09 PM
A beautiful portrait of an american icon. The large version is dynamite! :toast:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Don Westbrook on February 21, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Great image. I can almost feel the cold.
Registered on January 4, 2013, 11 Posts, 332 Comments
Comment posted by Jess Williams on February 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Love the mood of this photo. Great job.
Registered on February 15, 2013, 17 Posts, 53 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 21, 2013 at 10:14 PM
One of my favorite animals. The color and detail is top notch. I really like everything about this image. :eek:
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on February 21, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Another beautiful image Lon, although again it makes me shiver with cold. :biggrin: The low angle really rocks and the detail on the bison is superb. I like the fact that both the BG and the FG are totally non-distracting, which focuses all the attention on the bison.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on February 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM
This is incredibly good, Lon! Love the snow, the oof grass, the detail in the bison, the catchlight.....gosh, everything! :toast:
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Andrews on February 22, 2013 at 9:11 AM
I love the low angle that I think adds strength to this shot, nicely composed and good detail.
Registered on December 31, 2011, 45 Posts, 222 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM
I love the feel of falling snow in the frame, it adds the mood to the picture.
IMHO darkening the light tones may further strengthen the image.
Jagdeep Rajput :wavey:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 23, 2013 at 6:32 PM
The snowy conditons are definitely the icing on the cake here Lon. I really like the simple blue background for the bison, super attractive photo. Nice job. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on February 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Really nice capture. Makes you feel the moment of capture.

Thanks for sharing.

Andrew
Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on February 24, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Love the way he emerges onto the frame out of the snow. Nicely exposed throughout with good vertical framing...
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments
Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM
This is is a wonderful portrait, Lon. Your composition elevates him as he deserves. I love those soft blues and tans. I remember liking similar soft colors on your web site. The mountain bluebird comes to mind. great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chet
Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments
Comment posted by Ester van Dam on February 26, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Really like your POV and the almost surreal feel, beautiful animal and shot!
kind regards Ester
Registered on August 30, 2011, 50 Posts, 103 Comments