Barking Pika

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 3, 2013148 views3 comments

This little guy is in front of his den. He would get some grass and take it to his den and then pose in front of it. I was able to catch him barking. Thanks for your comments and critiques.

Canon 7d
Sigma 120-400
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/1000
Aperture f8
ISO 400
400mm
Cropped to vertical

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 4, 2013 at 12:39 AM

A unique species on many a wildlife photographers bucket list. In this photo I find the background to be competing for my attention due to its strong coloration and pattern; perhaps less dof to soften the background? A landscape format might also help to limit the expanse of background above the pika. Would have been nice if he would have exposed his entire body on top of that rocky perch...

.....if only.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on October 4, 2013 at 2:31 AM

Nice image! I have only photographed these guys once before and would definitely like to again. I think it would be a good idea to make this into a more landscape format image. I find the background kind of distracting, so I think that would really help tone it down.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

I think this is a good capture. I agree with Gary that one wishes the front legs were also visible.

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