Mink

I think if rather than equivocating about challenging conditions and such you'd carefully explained how the light on water, the framing of the mink by the frozen reeds, the frost on his chin, etc. was EXACTLY how you had planned it people would have bought it. I really like this. The only nit for me is the OOF area in the lower left but it's very, very minor. A great portrait of a tough subject.

Clinton

Beautiful composition, great pose with eye contact, I love the colors of the water as well which make the mink stand out. Must have been a great experience to see this little guy appear unexpectedly... his face does not look entirely sharp to me, he may have just twitched when you pressed the shutter or is it the compression of the upload? All in all a captivating shot...

Gary, your self-critique is way too tough. You captured a fine image here, with those tough conditions - a great face and bright eyes and eye-contact, well-defined fur, nice environment, and nicely framed.
Dampening the right bright areas a bit , or even going with a square crop to avoid them altogether, would be helpful - but I'd take this in a second, as is.
Sandy

Killer Shot

Have to agree with Clinton's response, the only thing remotely bothersome is the OOF area in the bottom left. Everything else is awesome

Awesome detail on the fur too. On the larger version, the eyes/nose seem slightly oversharpened. Take this with a pinch of salt, ive been seeing things on my lapton monitor of late

In challenging photographic conditions you've done a great job: the exposure (very tough on this one) and the composition are excellent indeed- My congrats, Fabio

Gary, this image is outstanding. I repeat all of the positive comments already posted. Wish I had this in my collection. Thanks for sharing.

Gary, I would be elated to get an image like this and I think you did very well with the situation. My only nit is the OOF stick in the LLC, very minor though. Nice job!

Great shot Gary, elusive little critters.

A great shot of an amazing subject

Hi Gary,

I quite like this - the composition works well for me and I love the expression on the mink's face. Those white patches on the mink add additional visual interest as well - and the frost covered grasses are great. While I noticed the out-of-focus zone in the lower left corner it didn't bother me at all. I'm on the fence a little about the lighter portions of the background water - looks to me like it's already been selectively toned down, but I'm wondering if pulling it down even more might (to further de-emphasize it) might make this image even stronger? Possibly not...more or less thinking out loud...

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

Awesome mink photo Gary Every time I see one it's just a dark flash through the brush. No Nits Here!!!

Ken Archer

A terrific photo, Gary. Congratulations in the EP!

Congrats on the EP!
Sandy

Congrats Gary, great mink shot!

A very cool image, Gary.

Congratulations on the EP!

Derrick

Good shot with compelling expression on the mink's face—surprise, curiosity. Like it.


lucy