Early morning sow

She passed by as I await the red under my throwover hide. "Click" she stopped "click, click, click" then she bolted. Have to learn to use "S" mode more often, but only really works for still subjects.

1DIV, 500 f4

Wow very nice Neil.

Phil.

Neil not many of these at Worlaby excellent detailed shot.

Keith.

LOL, if there were the owls would be a little scarce! They can trash a field in no time. But despite being terribly shy, large and bad tempered (occasionally boysterous) they have to be my favourite subject. When they come crashing out of the undergrowth like black bears your heart rate soars!

Thanks for the comments.

Hi Neil, nice side profile and this illustrates the coat and form of the body well.

I would suggest pulling back the Blue overall, as it helps the Boar itself, then just selectively adjust the LH & RH sliders in Levels, the subject then pops nicely IMHO. Like the low angle, looks quite wet judging by the moisture on the grass? Not sure if anything was cloned, but there appears to be some OOF grass on the snout, but nothing below? Wouldn't worry about 'S' setting, providing you don't machine gun the subject, it seems to have little effect I have found. Was this HH at 1/200 F/4 or tripod, seems light wasn't on you side, so nice one in getting what you got.

TFS
Steve

BTW Grizzly's are the ones, Black bears seem to be a bit more tolerant. but I know what you mean.

Small, black and tufty ears... always remind me of black bears ;)
It was very early and foggy, levels have been jacked up to get this Steve. It is a bit cool I agree, it is with no sun and no sky to warm things up but i agree it would make a more pleasing shot. No cloning from me on this, you can just see the continuation of the grass but it is hidden better on the BG.

It was dark, tripod and wimberley used. ISO1600 (I prefer 800 but light is what it is ;) )

Thanks

That's fine Neil, just didn't quite look right.

I think you will find, dropping the Blue will lift it, likewise the Levels. At 1600 the MKIV can take it, just needs a bit more careful PP. I will trade you a warthog tomorrow.

Superb image Neil and I like it as is as the colours give the feel of early morning. Great low POV and you managed to get the shot before it bolted. It's funny as my otter the other day reacted to the camera clicking in the opposite way as it came up to me to investigate the noise! Not sure if I would be happy with this wanting to sit in my lap!

Nick.

Nick
Great shot as is, in my opinion.
I'll say one thing- the silent mode on the d7000 makes a hell of a difference with deer and birds at the pool 5 feet away !
Cheers
JR

Good looking Porker, or should that be Boarer, anyhoo, I'm off for a bacon sarnie

Nice one, Neil

Andy...

I'd love to see one of those around here.

Steve looking forward to it. Thanks guys. Especially you Jim.... oh I mean John ;)

I always associate you with Boar shots, you were posting some crackers about the time I joined. Lovely shot. Think the colour balance suits it

Thanks all. Winter is coming, time to get back out :)

Here is an updated image based on Steves comments and helpful advise!

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/i-SjLnnvH/0/M/i-SjLnnvH-M.jpg

Both superb. Think I would prefer one in between the two to retain the misty morning feel

Oscar

Really great photo Neil. I agree with Oscar, maybe cool the image a little to bring back some of the misty feel. A cracker.

Point taken :)