Bison Battle

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 6, 2016120 views4 comments

I found these two bulls going at it in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley. I always strive to have the eye(s) showing when I photograph bison. Anyone who has spent time with bison, knows that capturing the eyes is very difficult. I managed to have both bison's eyes visible in this image. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2015.5) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/1600s
Focal Length 200mm
ISO 1250

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4 comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on November 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM

Jerry, this is really nice lighting and great detail in both of the combatants. I do really like that you have captured the eyes of both here.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 7, 2016 at 8:02 PM

You got to look at this large!! One of the better bison fighting photos I have seen. The eyes make the image IMHO. The detail in the coats of the bison is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 10, 2016 at 2:44 AM

Jerry,
The large image is amazing, having the eyes this well must be a rarity devil

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 18, 2016 at 1:23 PM

Hello Jerry Wow Lighting! Details are excellent, maybe centered image but it works OK here.

Thanks for sharing

Bill
www.Billbickle.com

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