Pronghorn Portrait

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 26, 2017173 views11 comments

Handsome fellow from Yellowstone. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/400s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 320

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Genny K. on February 27, 2017 at 2:12 AM

This is a great portrait of a pronghorn. The detail here is excellent. I really like how you can see the texture of his hair, and how it is really true to what that hair feels like. Very cool. Nice BG, too.
They are incredible animals. My one nit would be that it is a tiny bit tight on the right side.
Nice!

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Comment posted by John Tobias on February 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM

My favorite North American plains mammal! Well taken image. I like the composition of this photo, but would like to see it just a tad darker. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on February 28, 2017 at 11:39 AM

Excellent portrait. Nice detail and eye contact. The complimentary background really helps this already strong image.

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Comment posted by Skip Layman on February 28, 2017 at 4:43 PM

I really like the shot, but how did you get so close to this notiorusly skittish animal, even in Yellowstone?

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 28, 2017 at 5:43 PM

Great portrait shot of this pronghorn, Jerry. Nice light and detail with a background that really lets him stand out. like this a lot.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on February 28, 2017 at 11:44 PM

Jerry: as you've said, he's a handsome fellow. The pose and the techs are spot on. Well done! Richard

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 1, 2017 at 9:28 AM

Skip, thanks for the comments. As for your question, I usually go to Yellowstone during the rut, which helps, as the bucks are a bit distracted. I also am patient and allow the pronghorn to get used to me. This buck was very calm and even approached me at times. Once they know you are not a threat, they pretty much ignore you. That has been my experience.

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on March 1, 2017 at 10:09 PM

I have always loved pronghorns. This image makes me smile!!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on March 4, 2017 at 9:25 AM

Jerry,

Thanks for the nice explanation on how one openly approaches an animal. I fully agree patience is key in many or most of these kinds of encounters!

Excellent portrait!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 9, 2017 at 3:12 AM

Jerry,
Beautiful shot of this magnificent animal devil

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Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on March 9, 2017 at 8:54 PM

Really nice portrait here. I would be happy if this was mine. Good job.

Andrew

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