Backlit grey wolf


Posted by DC on Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:36 pm

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European Grey Wolf Canus lupis
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I posted this n the Europe forum a week or so ago, but thought I would share it here as well.

You'll no doubt be aware of the wolves that are at our local wildlife park, lord knows we post enough of them :)
Since our previous visit though there appears to have been a coup attempt. There were several animals walking around with wounds, including this one. There is a rather nasty gash under his eye. On the full size pic you can see the stitches.
It appears though that the resident alpha pair are still ruling the roost...

Comments welcome and thanks for looking
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by Karen S on Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:05 pm
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Nice use of fill flash Dave. I always enjoy the wolf images.
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by Dennis Olivero on Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:19 pm
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Keep 'em coming Dave.. I always like Wolf images... good technique with flash to get the rim effect while saving shadow on the dark side... In other words, looking above, what karen said... 8)
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by Noel on Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:24 pm
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Dramatic shot!

The backlight really works for me here. Likewise the framing. My critical mind is telling me that some "rules" have been bent/broken, but it really all comes together and just works. Nice job!

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by Jim Neely on Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:38 pm
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Very nice, Dave. The backlight and flash usage are outstanding. I like your composition, too.

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by Matt Cox on Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:04 pm
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This is really nice, Dave -- the rimlight works great against the dark background and you put just the right amount of detail in with your flash. Was there any way to get lower and make the whole background dark?
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by NDCheryl on Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:04 pm
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Excellent use of fill flash with the backlit wolf. I never tire of looking at wolf images. In fact the main treatment room I use at work is known as 'The Wolf Room' because of the wolf shots henging there. Thanks for sharing this very nice shot.
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by Kelly on Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:34 pm
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Very nice, as everyone else said. I also appreciate your sharing of the drama and relationships among the wolves.
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by DC on Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:09 am
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Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

Matt Cox wrote:...Was there any way to get lower and make the whole background dark?
Not really Matt. The fence around the enclosure "dips" at the front where visitors stand so that you are looking over the fence. Getting lower means shooting thru the fence which, because of the sun position, is not a good idea :)
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by Ed Cordes on Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:19 pm
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Way to go. Great use of light.
 

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