Another Fox Blur

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 3, 2016128 views5 comments

I have time to share one more fox image before I depart on my next adventure. This one's obviously a little different, but I thought it still belonged here rather than in Photo Art, since the blurred capture was made in camera. If I'm wrong, admins, feel free to move it.

This is the same fox I photographed in the previous motion blur image I shared. In this case, converting to a high contrast monochrome gave it sort of an abstract X-ray-image-like quality I liked. A lot of emphasis on the shape of the animal more than any particular detail. I'm curious what you guys think.

Canon 1DX
Canon 500mm f/4 IS
ISO 100
1/25th
f/20
B/W conversion in Silver Efex Pro 2

You can view a slightly larger version via the Print link.

Max

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Ashleigh Scully on March 3, 2016 at 8:03 PM

Hi Max I like this a lot it's really different. It's a cool effect and looks like a piece of art in a museum.

Registered on November 4, 2013, 36 Posts, 210 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 5, 2016 at 9:04 AM

Thanks Ashleigh. Not surprisingly, this type of image isn't everyone's cup of tea. Glad you like it.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on March 6, 2016 at 8:30 AM

Hi Max,

I like this one a lot. Not the first thing I think of when I think "wildlife photo", but in its own right it IS very compelling. I very much like the mix of sharper and softer regions, and the tonal range of the greys is excellent. There are a lot of B&W conversions I see that leave me wondering "why go B&W on that shot?", but in this case I think the conversion is absolutely essential to the success of the image (and I almost never say that without seeing the original). I'm a bit torn on the framing (seems a bit tight to me and despite its "other-worldly" nature I think I'd still like to see a little more in front of the coyote).

Thanks for sharing this one...lots of food for thought and contemplation (about the technique and result).

Cheers...

Brad

PS: I am not at all feeling this should be moved to Photo Art...

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 6, 2016 at 8:49 AM

Brad, thanks for the feedback. This was definitely an image that was pretty blasé in color, but when I opted for a conversion it finally "clicked," thanks to the emphasis on tonality and texture. Will have to play around with a looser crop to see how it feels when I get back home.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on March 6, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Hi Max,
Very unique look at a fox. The blurred rear leg makes it seem like we're seeing the bones in an x-ray as you pointed out. I like how the B&W conversion emphasizes the shapes including the sleek muzzle and fat tail so distinctive of a fox.

Cheers,

Hisham.

Registered on November 5, 2014, 121 Posts, 352 Comments