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A Mink's Hunting Ground

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 12, 2015183 views10 comments

After seeing mink tracks along this stream in the woods, I was delighted to find them where the stream flowed through this open wetland. I have much better shots of the tracks, but not in such a picturesque setting. (Reprocessed an older image, deepening the shadows.)

Canon 20D
Sigma 18-200
1/100 sec. @ f/22; ISO 200
Tripod on "snowshoes"
Converted to black & White in Photoshop

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on January 12, 2015 at 12:48 PM

I like the gentle curves and forms in this image. Nicely done. Maybe just a tad darker if anything. It seems to me that you have two images in one. I think you could crop off the open water and still have a very nice winter scene. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on January 12, 2015 at 12:51 PM

Picturesque scene Wayne. You've used the snow mounds and rolling shadows well to create visual interest across the image - the mink tracks an extra bonus.

Love that your tripod has snowshoes too!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 12, 2015 at 2:42 PM

You've got some great textures here Wayne and the gentle shadows add a lot to the sense of depth. I also really like that the shadows and trees in the distance haven't gone totally black, for me, that adds an interesting touch of "warmth".

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on January 12, 2015 at 4:13 PM

Very sweet monochrome Wayne. Great comp and short story.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 12, 2015 at 11:02 PM

Wonderful cris-crossing lines Wayne. Excellent detail in the snow.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 14, 2015 at 7:14 PM

Hi Wayne

That stream certainly produced some delightful and rhythmic curves in this fascinating monochromatic winter scene.

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 15, 2015 at 1:47 AM

Love this

You might try cutting the top at the snowline. It would surely enhance the incredible shadows, rolls and curves!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 23, 2015 at 11:36 PM

Wayne: Great find and a wonderful shot. Really nice work on the conversion as well. Many hat tips! >=))>

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 24, 2015 at 6:15 PM

Hi Wayne--wonderful texture and shadows. I like the lighting on the snow and stream in the FG