Groundhog feeding on berries.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes, I would have liked a better head angle (and I tried!), but I like the "thickness" of the neck/shoulders this pose portrays. CDan you tell this guy is stocking up the fat reserves before hibernation!! I also love the two hands in action - one holding the food, and the other helping keep balance. Hope you like this offering of the humble Groundhog:)

Canon 40D + 100-400L @320mm, aperture priority, evaluative metering, 1/250s., f/7.1, ISO 800, +0.3 EC, natural light, handheld, full-frame.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Daniel,
Agree with the self assesment on the HA.....but I have always been fine with profiles. VG detail in the coat and I like the simple branch with the colors and berries leading us to the groundhog. The silver fur on the top has nice seperation from the BG and almost looks backlit! Nicely done!

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Daniel,
I am sure a slight head turn would have been good. However, this is a nice composition. The lower angle makes it intimate. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[David Fletcher]

HA not so bothersome Daniel, as the low angle, details and double handed approach more than make up. Nice one.

[Kathy Reeves]

Wonderful details and low angle. I do not mind the head position.

[Connie Mier]

Despite the HA, this is so good in every other way. I'm sure you have other shots, for instance, maybe one showing more of the foot holding the berries.

[Steve Canuel]

Great sharpness throughout. Visible eye and grasping hand make up for the head angle in my opinion.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

The details in this image are excellent and the exposure perfect. The eye contact is fine for me as this image is telling a story. Superb Daniel !!!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dan, I really like this. Great exposure, detail and sharpness, and love the colourful plant. I would try and add a little more space below. Still, well captured.

[Harshad Barve]

HA dont bother me here , lovely low angle and details
TFS