Napping in the Snow

Hi, I really like the mood of this and I think the oof tree in the front gives a depth to the shot. The detail in the fur is awesome and the snow in the foreground, too. Like black and white also! View this larger to see the snowflakes in the fur!!

Jenaya, very nice detail in this guy. I do find it very busy though. The foreground log and bright spots in the background make it hard to focus on the subject.

I like the eyes and the look on his face. The log doesn't really bother me, but the white spots in the background are just a bit distracting.

I like this image a lot Jenaya. The over the back look is great and the detail and snow flakes in the fur strengthen the image. For me you captured a real strong image. Good work. Chet

Jenaya,
The pose of the Fox is wonderful, but I do find the background a little distracting, If you have sufficient IQ I would crop clser or try to tone downd the bright areas in the background

Hi Jaye! I love this shot (although I guess you already knew that). It's interesting to read the different feedback you have received thus far...for me, I like the contrast and the wonderful sharpness and texture of the fox and his coat keeps my attention riveted, although I can't argue with the snow-covered branches in the background presenting some level of distraction (I just find myself going back to the main attraction willingly and often as I soak in the image). I think this one has some definite potential. Interestingly, as I scrolled down to continue this comment, I noted it looks pretty cool in a pano crop as well! Nice one!

Hi Jenaya,

The head turn and "over the shoulder look" on this one work well for me. I also how the fox is looking through a bit of a natural gap/opening. But, if I'm being honest, the chaotic background makes it hard for me to keep my eyes solely on the subject unless I really work at it (which means I consider the background more than just a little distracting).

In terms of the black and white conversion - as always, it's real tough to assess the success of this without seeing the colour version as well. But here's one thought: One "problem" I'm having with the image is separating the subject from the busy background, and there is a fairly strong tonal similarity between the subject and the background. So I'm left wondering if the lack of colour contrast between the subject and background exacerbates the distracting nature of the background (i.e., if the fox was orange it might be easier for one's eye to stick with the subject rather being pulled by the background). Of course, this is speculation on my part in that I don't know the colour relationship between the subject and background...

Thanks for sharing this one...I never get bored of fox images!

Cheers...

Brad