Coyote in Yellowstone

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 13, 2011354 views19 comments

I was fortunate to find a cooperative coyote in Yellowstone National Park. I had lots of light, so I stopped down to f16 to try to capture some environment.
D90, 300f4, 1/250, f16, natural light, beanbag on car window.
Comments and critiques appreciated.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 13, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Nice combination of foreground and background contours, Dan. Little America?

Max

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 13, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Hi Dan: Great shot of the coyote and even better with the environment. Nice they he cooperated with you and gave you that great look back. I like this a lot.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM

I love the wintery setting with the deep pristine snow, I agree with f16 to show the environment. You might consider brightening the coyote a little bit to make him stand out even more. This is a beautiful photo, well done Dan!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM

A beautiful scene Dan!!! Excellent photograph

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on January 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

Very nice capture Dan, good decision with the aperture choice to show the scenic view.

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 13, 2011 at 9:02 PM

Dan, I love this as posted. Great decision to stop down to f/16 and bring that BG fog into the shot. It sends this one over the top for me.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on January 13, 2011 at 9:12 PM

Great shot Dan! Great decision to stop down to f16 and include the background. Nice comp, light and detail in the coyote.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Two thumbs up.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 13, 2011 at 11:30 PM

Wonderful habitat shot Dan and I like that the coyote pops out so well. I do find the rock in the FG on the left a bit too prominent. If it were smaller, less of it included or not there at all this would be improved IMO.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on January 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM

I'm with Vincent - I find that FG rock a bit too intrusive. There does need to be something over there to keep the composition balanced, but I'd probably prefer something that's just a little less in-your face. Otherwise I think this is fantastic.

Registered on March 29, 2008, 27 Posts, 1710 Comments

Comment posted by Edwin kats on January 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

Beautiful Dan!!! Great comp.

Edwin Kats

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on January 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM

Hi Dan,
This is a beautiful shot!!
However, I would dodge the rock in the foreground a bit - make it the same colour white as the snow on the right/in the middle - I think that will solve the problem of it being 'too prominent'.

Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

I really like this image. Great environmental shot.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Very nice detail with the coyote in a very pleasant setting. I would be quite happy with this one. Well done Dan.

Registered on July 27, 2009, 175 Posts, 1100 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

I really like this as posted, Dan. It's interesting how the rock in the foreground first grabs myr attention and then I see the coyote. The exposure here is excellent. I find snow difficult to deal with. You did a great job.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Oscar Benavides on January 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Beautiful winter photo with the coyote in his nice habitat.

Registered on January 2, 2011, 12 Posts, 141 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

Exceptional coyote image, Dan. That side pose against the habitat is great.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 17, 2011 at 1:24 AM

I love that you included more of the environment here Dan, it really adds to the story and depth. Very nice photo of the this coyote!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM

Outstandinng image, really portrays a sense of place and the coyote detail looks great, the larger image was a pleasure to view, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments