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Grey Wolf (C)
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Grey Wolf (C)

by John Tobias

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 1, 2011152 views4 comments
This was taken at the Northwest Trek near Tacoma, WA several years ago. I was attracted to the eyes of this wolf, which seemed to look right through me.
Canon Rebel, 1/80 @ F-13 ISO 400
Canon 75-300mm @ 210mm
HH. patern metering

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM
John, I agree the eyes are compelling with the serene expression, as if you are unimportant and he is looking past you. Technically there are a couple of patches of pretty hot highlights on the ear and his back, but they're not overly distracting. You didn't mention crop, but if this is not full frame, I think it would benefit from a little less crowding; just some breathing room.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 1, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Nice portrait. I think Lon hit the comments on the head.
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Comment posted by JACK NEAL on January 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Great shot of a wolf, John! This is one of the animals I hope to capture this next year.
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Comment posted by John Tobias on January 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Lon, this is a tight crop, about 30% of the original. The BG is very busy with dead plants crossing over the wolf's back. I didn't like the results when I tried to clone it out. Thanks for your comments.
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