OBSERVANT RACCOON


Posted by Peter M. Noyes on Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:38 pm

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Attached is a photograph of a denizen of the wild - a raccoon. I observed the animal for several minutes as it was comming towards me. It went under a brush pile and had just come out from under the log in the background and was climbing over a smaller pile of brush when I captured this photograph. I think he either saw me or knew I was there - he was paused and looking right at me when I got this picture. He took several more steps toward me and then fled. I was not able to get a picture of him sideways to show his beautiful tail. I like this photograph because it shows him in his natural habitat with a glimpse of the sun reflected in his eyes.
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by Juan A. Pons on Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:23 pm
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Peter,

I like this image quite a bit. It shows the racoons personality to a tee, shy but inquisitive. To me it's perfectly fine that you don't see the entire racoon.
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by Anders on Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:13 pm
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Very nice shot. Great capture of the habitat too. I think it could take a bit more contrast if you so chose.


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by NDCheryl on Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:29 pm
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Nice habitat shot. I like the expression on his face. A contrast boost would add more impact to the image.
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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:46 pm
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Yep, thats def what they do, scared face and all. Nice capture. Regarding the techs, a boost in contrast, sharpening and probably removal of a slight yellow cast will help IMHO.. Thanks for sharing in wildlife.
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by Greg Downing on Mon Feb 16, 2004 11:25 pm
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I'll echo the other's remarks. I like this a lot and would enjoy seeing it a little larger. I think these guys are so cute and a lot smarter than most give them credit!
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:05 am
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Nice catch! I agree with Dennis on the suggestions for improvement and they are worth doing on this really nice shot. 8) :)
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