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Ghost Bison

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Posted by Bob Maynard on February 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Ghost Bison
I just returned from shooting in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley. It was -19F and snowing/blowing when I took these.
Posted by Bob Maynard on February 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Here is the other one.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM
I like the high key feel to these, almost like studio shots. The 2nd, with the eyeball above the snow is a magical shot. Congrats for making these in tough conditions.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 14, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Exactly what Dave said. The winter conditions elevate these far above and beyond typical bison images.
Posted by Richard Olsen on February 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Nice...the way you've handled the obvious bright white snow and still maintained detail in the dark hair of the buffalo.
Posted by Nick Moore on February 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM
I ditto what Dave said; I really like the High Key effect, and #2 with a catchlight in the eye is really nice.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Here's another vote for the high key effect. I like them both. I bet they'd do well as B&W too.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Great detail in the bison and I like the snow on the face.
Posted by Art Escobado on February 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I think this processing is sweet - it has a great look.
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Awesomeness!!!