Hi, this is my first photo posted on the Rocky Mountain forum. I remember there was a recent thread about Pine Martens on this forum but I didn't know how to post my photo. Actually, I first posted this photo on the Pacific Northwest forum by mistake.
This is a pine marten that I saw from my kitchen window last winter. At that time we lived 30 miles east of Meeker and our place was adjacent to the White River National Forest near great spruce/fir habitat. No pine marten habitat where we live now, still in NW Colorado but only 6 miles east of Meeker.
I know this photo has problems but I was happy to have such a close look at one of these pretty creatures and thrilled to get any photo at all. Any input or critisism is welcome.
Canon 10D 100-400 IS lens handheld
Dona Hilkey
Meeker, CO 81641
Posted by Rene Pirolt on July 25, 2006 at 10:01 PM
That is an excellent shot Dona!!!
I don't see any problems in the image. Nice capture.
Outstanding shot Dona! Like René, I don't see any issues here. Just great!
Posted by Robbie George on July 25, 2006 at 10:06 PM
I agree with Rene, excellent shot. Nice sharp image with some good catch light in the eyes. Look at the claws! I also like the position of the head. Robbie George
Posted by Dan Walters on July 25, 2006 at 10:29 PM
Great shot! I really like the soft light and the comp. with the trees. Nice job!
Posted by Denise Symes on July 26, 2006 at 9:32 AM
That is great! I saw three when I was in Crested Butte, but they were all much faster than my camera. I love the way the little guy is framed. Nice job!!
Its a wonderful shot. I have never seen a real one. He appears to be the same size or slightly larger than a tree shark. Cute little fella, Great shot Dona.....................J
Posted by Scott Buckel on July 26, 2006 at 11:12 PM
Dona - a great shot of a very elusive animal. I can only see one thing wrong with it - it is not mine. . .
Scott
Posted by Brian Jackson on July 27, 2006 at 12:23 PM
Looks pretty amazing to me. Nice shot!
Brian
Posted by Dona Hilkey on July 29, 2006 at 11:56 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments on my pine marten photo. I was concerned about the oof spruce branches in the background and the colors didn't seem quite right to me until I bought a better monitor and now all my photos look better than they did. Should have made this purchase a few years ago.
Dona Hilkey
Meeker, Colorado
Discussion
12 repliesThis is a pine marten that I saw from my kitchen window last winter. At that time we lived 30 miles east of Meeker and our place was adjacent to the White River National Forest near great spruce/fir habitat. No pine marten habitat where we live now, still in NW Colorado but only 6 miles east of Meeker.
I know this photo has problems but I was happy to have such a close look at one of these pretty creatures and thrilled to get any photo at all. Any input or critisism is welcome.
Canon 10D 100-400 IS lens handheld
Dona Hilkey
Meeker, CO 81641
I don't see any problems in the image. Nice capture.
The composition, exposure, focus point, expression & catchlights are GREAT!
Scott
Brian
Dona Hilkey
Meeker, Colorado