Coyote

[Dave Leroy]

I took this yesterday morning while out birding in one of our local parks. 50D, 400/5.6 at f/8, 1/350, ISO400.

What a bunch of tremendous photographers you people are. WOW! Just a ton of great shots. Dave

[Alfred Forns]

Very fine image Dave !!!

I like the space given and careful framing, direct look, nice light and complementing bg !!! Real nice feel ... I like it a lot !!!

[Steve Canuel]

Like the pose and the contrast between light FG and dark BG. Might darken the FG grasses and the coyote a bit.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks Alfred and Steve. Steve the darn coyote and grass were so light to start with, and I had already darkened and added contrast to it. I was not sure where to stop. It was nice to get a clear shot at them. Usually I only see them off in the distance disappearing from sight. Dave

[Stu Bowie]

I like the direct eye contact Dave, and good to see the head against an open BG. I do think you could tone down the FG grass.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice pose and eye contact. The habitat included is just right and the only thing I'd change is the same they all agree on, making the foreground darker. A simple curves adjustment will take care of that.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks evryone. I'll give that a whirl later this evening when it is not so bright out. I get a better image on my monitor. Dave

[Dave Leroy]

I cleaned up a few odd things in fg, took out a few highlights on nose and tried for more separation in tone between coyote and surroundings.

I am not sure if I have over done the separation. Dave

[Arthur Morris]

Hard to tell but I think that I like the contrast and the look of the first image a bit better. Way sharp and love those piercing eyes. A bit of a pano crop from the bottom might be in order.

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks for the looking and commenting Arthur.

Great website BTW. Among all the positives that can be said about it, staff, moderators, members/contributors, and more, I think one of the things that makes it really outstanding is the expectation of high quality. Good for you. It is much appreciated. Dave

[Arthur Morris]

Thank you sir. We are doing our best and I am proud of our efforts.