Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, Shooting Date/Time 12/29/2007, Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/100Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F8.0, Evaluative metering, Exposure Compensation +1/3, ISO 400, Lens EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x, Focal Length 600.0 mm.
My favorite wolf of the pack here in Limington Maine, only 15 minutes from my home at a rehap center, just for them. She is 7 years old, 100 lbs and all business. She is in charge and she lets you know that first thing. No one but the owners can go in the pen with her, then only to feed, not by hand. Photographed thru fence and she was 40 feet away. She stays hidden for the most part. She briefly came out to see me for 10 seconds then split.
Cropped for a 9x12. Shot from tripod. I went B&W because there is no color anyway. Almost full frame here. A big scratched up tree is to her right. And snow is covering her feet, so I Choose this comp. What do you think
She is a exposure nightmare, all bright snow and she is black with grey. She nevers stay still. The compund is always in shade with tiny bits of light eaking in. All of them are in separate pens but they can see, smell and hear each other. So they are always alert. She will not let you in the pen, you would never make it out in one peice. I have photographed her twice. Mariah, Denali, Spirit and Timber are all a blessing to see and watch so close.
Last edited by Grady Weed; 02-08-2008 at 08:18 PM.
I know this is not B&W but it works so well like that. Great all-business stare. Crop is simple but effective.
I would try an alternate crop of the face. Sharpness is an issue here especially on the eyes. Selectively sharpen the eyes, then the face. That should do it.
I like the image as presented agree with Robert on sharpening the eyes. Here is a cropped version with some sharpening addded. What do you think? I think it gives the intensity of the stare even more power. Now it you could selectively give the eyes color, hmmmmm.
The crop version above is logicaly much better for the stare. I agree. I was afraid to go darker because of past critiques from some who influenced me early on. This site has opened my eyes further so I can grow. Thanks!