Winter Coyote

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 8, 2011316 views18 comments

Another photo from our winter Yellowstone adventure a few weeks ago. I was watching this guy hunting up on a distant ridge when suddenly it changed direction and approached me rather quickly through the deep powder, he passed right by me and joined it's mate waiting 20 yards behind me. I didn't have a clue the other coyote was there, If I had I might not have got this photo.

Mark IV, 600mm, f8, ISO 400, 1/1600, manual spot meter off snow +1 2/3 EV

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on March 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Nice one Ken, you capured the intensity of the eyes and the stormy look to the weather. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on March 8, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Nice work Ken. I like the flying snow and his determined yet cautious expression. Good job getting the big lens focused on the moving subject.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 8, 2011 at 10:47 PM

ken, wonderful eyes and detail here!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on March 9, 2011 at 12:04 AM

I just love these 'colour-on-white' images. And this image is even more incredible because of the fact that the coyote is running towards you and the eye contact is just too good.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on March 9, 2011 at 1:01 AM

When I saw this was one of yours Ken I thought to myself, "Snow, in Ecuador?!?!" - LOL ;^)

Seriously, another beautiful image, particularly appealing is the sense of purpose I feel from the subject's eyes, and I love the snow thrown up showing the speed of his forward motion, very well done again :^)

Kind regards,

Ashley

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 9, 2011 at 2:54 AM

Exceptional capture, Ken. Great composition and action. The intense look is really impressive

Mauro

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on March 9, 2011 at 6:06 AM

Well done Ken, the flying snow makes the shot for me.

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Comment posted by Sally King on March 9, 2011 at 9:03 AM

I love the way it is just the coyote and the snow. I think it was wise not to put a frame on this one. Gives the whole screen to be part of the image. I like how the coyote is coyly looking at the camera and its raised tail.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on March 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Nice one Ken, I like it that the head is facing you straight, but that the body is slightly curved and the tail even more.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 9, 2011 at 8:15 PM

Great shot. That is one intense coyote.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Sweet! Love the head on view, action and your comp Ken

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

Good image. There's no question this guy is moving fast.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on March 11, 2011 at 12:19 AM

I love the way he is staring right at you, and the snow flying from his leg looks awesome! I like the composition and the detail in his fur.

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Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on March 11, 2011 at 1:01 AM

Well done with the composition!

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on March 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM

Terrific image !
I thought Coyote was charging at you!

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on March 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

I would have been the guy watching the wrong coyote!

This is an especially nice example of how action lifts and image to a whole new level. Good work!

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Comment posted by Joe James on March 13, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Nicely done Ken! I love the intensity in the eyes and the way you handled the contrast with the snow.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 15, 2011 at 10:49 AM

Great job of handling the bright snow and an interesting story. I really like the look this coyote is giving, the larger image looks great, way to go, well done.

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