Coyotes on the Hunt

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 4, 201499 views6 comments

Here are two of three coyotes in a group that were hunting along the eastern shore of Antelope Island. Within seconds of this photo, they heard the cackle of a bird, and ran into the brush to seek their quarry.

I am wondering if this photo should be brightened up a tad.

Please critique and comment.

Pair of Coyotes
Antelope Island State Park, Utah, USA
April 5, 2014, at 6:35 pm

Pentax K-5
DA* 300mm f/4
1/750s
f/11
iso 400
Handheld
Crop: About 10% on left and top sides

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on May 4, 2014 at 8:34 PM

I like the positions of the 2 coyotes, you know they are on the hunt! I think the brightness of the image is OK. I do think it is too tight and could use a bit more room on all sides, particularly in front of the coyotes. Also, to me it looks soft. From your techs you had room for a higher SS. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on May 5, 2014 at 5:20 PM

I think the brightness and contrast is fine. It is almost an abstract; neat. Like how you get the feel of the hunt in this. I do agree that it seems a bit tight.
I can't tell about the sharpness, I am on my small tablet, (waiting to get my studded snow tires changed out!!).
I like it, but the tightness distracts me a bit.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on May 5, 2014 at 6:35 PM

Agree with the others. No need to brighten, but a little tight.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on May 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM

Thanks for the comments, John, Genny, and Rick. I agree that the image is tight, but unfortunately there is no space left in the image in front of the coyotes; only behind.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 6, 2014 at 2:05 PM

It is pretty darn tricky getting two working coyotes in the same frame! I agree with wishing for space. Maybe reduce contrast slightly?

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 9, 2014 at 6:41 PM

I agree with Ron, great job getting the two working coyotes in one frame..
Great post with good interest, TFS Randy!

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