Jackal on Patrol

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 23, 2013162 views6 comments

A Black-Backed Jackal on morning patrol scanning the area for prey. Image taken in Savute in the Chobe National Park during our 2013 photographic tour in Botswana.

EOS 5D Mark II - EF300mm f2.8L IS USM + 1.4x - 1/500sec @ f4.0 - 420mm - ISO 250

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6 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on December 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

I see you waited for that perfect moment. Great photo.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

This is a very effective and attractive photo Mario. The lighting is very dramatic and the brightest and therefore the area with the primary focus, is that right eye. Good job recognizing the opportunity and pressing the shutter at the right moment. The dynamic range is extensive but there is still acceptable detail on the shaded side of the jackal. Trying to lighten the shadows because that would even out the exposure would have been the absolute wrong thing to do imho. Good job using the trail as a leading line to take the eye to the subject.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 24, 2013 at 12:23 PM

Very nice, moody image. Well done.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM

The single well-lit eye makes for a strong feeling of drama!

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Comment posted by Matthew Studebaker on December 30, 2013 at 3:33 PM

sweet light - I love it!

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Comment posted by Matthew Studebaker on February 10, 2014 at 9:53 PM

sweet light!

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