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    Robert Amoruso
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    Default Prairie Dog, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, OK

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    Image Copyright 2008: Robert J Amoruso/Wildscape Images

    Canon EOS-1D Mark III, Canon 600mm f/4 IS + 2.0x TC.
    1/500 sec, f/8, Av, Evaluative, Exp comp: +1 1/3, ISO: 800.

    Backlighting was used in this image to rim the prairie dog in a golden hue. Three different curve adjustment layers in Photoshop where used to tame the contrast and bring-out detail in the rim lighting. I created the image almost lying on my belly – this is where getting low matters as I was able to get a nicely blurred background.

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    Hi Robert,
    Great angle and BG. I like the rimlighting too. Surprised to see you used a 600 with the TC. Last time I was there these guys would climb on my legs when I tried to get low angle shots on them.

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    Robert Amoruso
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    Steve,

    I was using that set-up to photograph Eastern Meadow Larks and then got on him a ways off. But your right, don't really need super long lens to get them.

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    Nicely done, Robert. I do find myself missing the eye contact on the left side but otherwise it's a great image. Getting down low made all the difference with this little guy!

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    Hi Robert. These little guys can be very photogenic. The low angle works well here and the rim lighting is a nice effect. The raised paw makes for a very nice pose. All in all, very well done. Maybe a bit more room at the top?

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