Gallery: WildlifePosted April 2, 20171,515 views3 comments
One of the immature Howlers I came across during my stay in Costa Rica. Although he's up against a fairly cluttered background I loved the expression.
D500
500mm f/4
1/500s @ f/8
ISO 280
1 EV
Handheld
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3 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 4, 2017 at 6:17 AM
Great catch - I've never gotten anywhere close to these noisy guys.
Fine fur detail and pose. It would be easy to clone out the messy BG if you wished too - Topaz "Re-Mask" would make quick work of it.
Fine image!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on April 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Hi Chuck,
I'm with you in loving the expression...and the catchlights in the eyes and fur detail don't hurt either! I agree that the background is fairly cluttered, but it is representative of the habitat the little beast lives in. By this I mean that I think sometimes we focus TOO much on accepted conventions (in this case the negativity of "distractions") and too little on capturing the animal in its preferred habitat which, in this case, is naturally "busy". If there was ONE branch crossing this little guy's eyes I'd agree it would be distracting, but here (and to me) those branches are part of the scene.
Cheers...
Brad
Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 8, 2017 at 2:55 PM
A super pose you captured here Chuck, great detail in the dark fur as well.
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
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3 commentsFine fur detail and pose. It would be easy to clone out the messy BG if you wished too - Topaz "Re-Mask" would make quick work of it.
Fine image!
Sandy
I'm with you in loving the expression...and the catchlights in the eyes and fur detail don't hurt either! I agree that the background is fairly cluttered, but it is representative of the habitat the little beast lives in. By this I mean that I think sometimes we focus TOO much on accepted conventions (in this case the negativity of "distractions") and too little on capturing the animal in its preferred habitat which, in this case, is naturally "busy". If there was ONE branch crossing this little guy's eyes I'd agree it would be distracting, but here (and to me) those branches are part of the scene.
Cheers...
Brad