Wildlife - 2nd HM

Gallery: EPA 2013Posted December 8, 20134,333 views31 comments

Winter Home

A friend told me about this location, and I was happy the bunny was still in the mood to pose several days later

Canon 5DIII
Canon 200-400 w/1.4 tc 540mm
f13 for depth of field
1/400 +2/3 exp comp

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on December 8, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Aww, this is so cute! Perfectly framed and posed, nice with snow at the top and bottom...a real winner!

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 8, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Richard, this is a beautiful composition! The hare/rabbit stands out so well within the dark knot hole, not to mention the wonderful color and texture in the fallen log. The snow just adds to the simplicity and impact. My only little problem with the image is that I think the hare could use a bit more sharpening, easily done I would think. Love this photo!!!

Give thanks to good friends who share information on wildlife sightings.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Bell on December 8, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Very nice. As has been stated, the hare is perfectly captured in this unique setting. Great image.

Registered on April 24, 2007, 55 Posts, 71 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 8, 2013 at 11:11 PM

Love this! Something different..
nice colours, great subject and framing.
Agree it needs a bit more sharpening - or - ideally some added "structure" from Viveza.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 9, 2013 at 12:03 AM

Richard,

This is what I would call perfect framing, absolutely magical.

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on December 9, 2013 at 7:47 AM

Richard ..this is beautiful ...well composed and everything in place with a story too ...

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Absolutely great! Well done.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM

One very cool image in more ways than one!

TFS
Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by David Bogener on December 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM

I really, really like this image. Perfect for a christmas card!! Dave

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by Clinton Bauder on December 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Love it! Perfectly captures "winter". Snow, cold, staying indoors, etc.

Clinton

Registered on December 8, 2009, 31 Posts, 231 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 9, 2013 at 3:25 PM

What a great natural frame to work with!

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on December 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Richard, nothing I can add to the other comments. Just a great photo in a natural frame. A real wall hanger

Registered on January 30, 2007, 369 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by James Blue on December 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Great find and capture

Jim

Registered on June 16, 2013, 16 Posts, 144 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 9, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Simply an exquisite image that shouts nature, The richness of the wood really stands out with the snow, makes it a very special scene. Thanks for sharing it.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

An awesome winter wildlife photo Richard

What a perfect little place for a cottontail to hang out. The soft light works perfectly in this situation.

An Excellent Very Artistic Composition!!!

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on December 10, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Superb composition and image design.
I agree the bunny could be sharper

Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on December 10, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Ok...for you sharpening czars.

here's a repost showing a more "edgy" version.
Apologies for the original post...I processed it on my laptop and thought I had it nailed.
Nothing to take the place of the big screen!
Thanks for all comments both positive and constructive!

Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 11, 2013 at 12:27 AM

Superb. No nits.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 13, 2013 at 12:36 PM

The repost looks even better. Photo of the Week material right here!!!!!!

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Angela Classen on December 21, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Congrats on the WP, Richard! A well deserved honor for this fine image.

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 5, 2014 at 11:22 PM

Congratulations, Richard. Really a fantastic photo and a well deserved selection.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on January 6, 2014 at 1:43 PM

Beautiful and unique shot - congrats!

Grt, Ingrid.

Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 6, 2014 at 5:50 PM

First I'm seeing this...Congrats on the pic...well seen and well deserved! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Don Grall on January 6, 2014 at 5:59 PM

Can't get any better composition, this is perfect! Would make an awesome children's book cover!

Registered on November 18, 2003, 16 Posts, 132 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 6, 2014 at 10:49 PM

Loved this image when you first posted it, and I'm delighted it got the HM. Congrats!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on January 7, 2014 at 3:05 AM

Congrats Richard - great shot!

Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on January 7, 2014 at 8:26 AM

Congrats Richard - lovely shot!

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on January 7, 2014 at 2:57 PM

Richard, congratulations for your 2nd HM.
Thank you very much for sharing this amazing shot with us.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 10, 2014 at 11:36 AM

Congrats on the EPA!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 16, 2014 at 6:40 PM

What a wonderful shot, perfect! Congratulations well deserved!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Staubus on January 1, 2015 at 12:06 PM

When we think of wildlife, usually it's something big like antelope, elk, or tigers. I love shots like this that show the artistry and beauty of the common things in life.

Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments