Hi all! While I didn't capture this image recently, I did just rediscover it and thought I would share it here. It's kind of a classic/iconic rural Alberta view I think, with the harvested field, barbed wire fence, and one of our more common canids in a typically half-winter scene.
Sorry, we're getting to the point of the winter where most Albertans are ready for a change of scenery! In the corner of the province where my family and I live, we get snow somewhat regularly only to have it swept away by the winds or melted by the Chinooks (a warmer wind that creates wild temperature swings throughout the winter). We're in one of those "in between" places right now, so this picture seemed to fit.
Not sure what I think of this comp of it...I trimmed some off the top on a whim just before posting. So I have about 20% more OOF field available at the top if desired. I kind of liked the more significant portion of negative space on the original, but it did mean placing the subject much lower in the frame.
I know...the 'yote is facing the "wrong" direction for the rules, but I tend to colour outside the lines (or prefer to scratch out the lines altogether and colour at will).
I wanted to include this amount of fence behind an left (what I felt was) adequate room in front so the coyote's progress didn't appear cramped.
Anxious to hear your thoughts and suggestions as always!
Nikon D7100
Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED
ISO 220
1/800sec @ f/5
+0.3 EV
on beanbag from truck window
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4 commentsThis is an image that kind of 'grows on you' after viewing it for a while, there's a lot to appreciate. It is truly a classic/iconic rural AB scene!
I like that you cropped it down, and including the fence was a must. The only thing I find myself wishing is that your position had been more to the left when shooting. Still framed the same way, but with a different POV. Not sure you could have done that though, those guys tend to bolt fairly easily. The fact he's looking 'the wrong way' doesn't bother me one little bit.