Olympic Marmot

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 11, 2012277 views8 comments

My son and I hiked a bit in the alpine country of Olympic National park in July. We found a small group of Olympic Marmots hanging out in this rock formation. As I approached them for some close-up portraits they dis-appeared into the rocks. While looking around I thought this would make a nice lanscape image. While I was shooting the landscape this marmot appreared for a look, to see what I was up to.

Canon MkIV, 24-105mm @28mm, 1/80, f16, ISO 100, manual spot meter, mirror lifted and cable release

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated

Ken Archer

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on September 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Nice photo Ken. I like the way the marmot inject itself into the scenic photo! I think it would have been better if it was turned the other way, but you take what you can get! Thanks for sharing. Wish I had been there.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on September 11, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Ken, I like this landscape, nice clouds and the Marmot adds to it against that white background. Just a great shot. I would like to see the landscape without the Marmot because in a way the Marmot is a bit of a distraction from the landscape. Both would be quality photos IMO

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on September 12, 2012 at 3:24 AM

I love the grandness of the vista here Ken

Including the marmot was great IMHO...if it was just a landscape it would not be posted in the Wildlife forum

I might try a luminosity mask to punch through the haziness in the background...

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Now that is an animalscape Ken! Very nice work. Personally I would be interested in seeing this a little more space to the left traded in for some on the right; that would perfect the overall comp IMO.

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on September 12, 2012 at 8:53 PM

real nice shot Ken , is there a good marked trail system up there for backpacking ? looks like a great spot.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Hi Guys, thanks for your encouraging comments on this photo.

Jack, Olympic National Park has many trails to explore, from day hikes to multi-day hikes. Including many in the apline habitat. A truly wondrous place to spend some time.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on September 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM

I am a sucker for these 'subject-small-in-the-frame' images. The environment, by itself, is a strong image, and the addition of the marmot is just the icing on the cake.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on September 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Nice shot of the marmot in it's environment! What a beautiful place to live!

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