Posted by Jack Graham on January 24, 2007 at 12:33 AM
This coyote is "mousing", a common trait in the winter. They smell the prey & pounce on where they think it is. I've seen this a few times but never have seen the coyote actually come up with the feast. Here's to the mice!
I metered the snow & opened up at least 1-1/2 stop. I kept the aperture on F8 hoping for the best & made sure the animal, especially the eye was as sharp as possible.
This was was shot on film ( Kodak E200 ) -pushed to ISO 360, about 5 years ago in the Tetons using my F100. The NEW LAB in San Francisco, was able to develop this film to my specifications really well.
I shot about 10-20 frames and got one keeper. The hardest part was stalking the animal. I do remember following this guy for about an hour or so, but the real thing I remember was I felt really confident because I just bought my new GPS and I know I could get back to my car. It was very cold, as I remember. I actually didn't even care if I got the shot that day ( remember waiting for your images to get developed hoping for a good one!) but thought about the experience with the animal that night as I fell asleep in my motel back in Jackson. I'll never forget that guy and hope he's still raising hell in the Teton's today.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on January 24, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Great action shot, Jack. The intensity of focus in the coyote's face is amazing. And what a wonderful memory.
I watched a coyote hunting the same way a few years ago in a meadow between Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks. Never was close enough to get a shot, but it was a lot of fun to watch. Congrats on getting the image.
Good grab here, the timing is perfect. I like the directional light as well.
Posted by Jimmy Terrell on January 24, 2007 at 6:56 PM
I've heard they use that technique on rabbits and birds also, great shot!
Posted by Bernie Kasper on January 24, 2007 at 8:48 PM
Great action shot Jack, never have witnessed in person but ones I have seen on the tube are almost comical in their hunting techniques, that is one deternined fox.
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4 repliesI metered the snow & opened up at least 1-1/2 stop. I kept the aperture on F8 hoping for the best & made sure the animal, especially the eye was as sharp as possible.
This was was shot on film ( Kodak E200 ) -pushed to ISO 360, about 5 years ago in the Tetons using my F100. The NEW LAB in San Francisco, was able to develop this film to my specifications really well.
I shot about 10-20 frames and got one keeper. The hardest part was stalking the animal. I do remember following this guy for about an hour or so, but the real thing I remember was I felt really confident because I just bought my new GPS and I know I could get back to my car. It was very cold, as I remember. I actually didn't even care if I got the shot that day ( remember waiting for your images to get developed hoping for a good one!) but thought about the experience with the animal that night as I fell asleep in my motel back in Jackson. I'll never forget that guy and hope he's still raising hell in the Teton's today.
JG
F100/ Nikon 600mmEDIS / Kodak E200 (film)/ Tripod
JG
I watched a coyote hunting the same way a few years ago in a meadow between Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks. Never was close enough to get a shot, but it was a lot of fun to watch. Congrats on getting the image.
Good grab here, the timing is perfect. I like the directional light as well.