Red Fox with Diner…

Posted by cogard on Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:12 am

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I saw this guy hunting up on the summit of Loveland Pass. I was able to sneak up on him and got several shots before he finally noticed me hiding in the brush. Just wish I would have stood up for this shot so I wouldn’t of got the oof foreground…oh well, I think it makes a good environmental shot…looks like he has a Pika, a small rodent that loves to live above timberline.

Focal Length - 420 mm
Exposure Time - 1/125 sec
Aperture - f/7.1
ISO Equivalent - 200
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM with 1.4 extender
Almost full frame.
Handheld

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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:19 am

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Very nice image. I personally like the oof along the frame edge and the lower perspective usually is successful compared to a down angle. Gets us in "their world". Light is perfect for the subject and comp successful, subject out of center. Add to that the behavior (hunting) with a brief look back to you and you have a very successful image. For web viewing, I wouldnt mind another hit with the unsharp mask, but sharpening is always personal preference. Maybe a little head motion that 1/125 couldnt stop...Good work.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:57 pm

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I'm with Dennis on this one Charlie, its a lovely image and the OOF foreground doesn't detract from that. I would prefer to see a little more room for the feet and a touch more USM, but apart from that its well composed and a great catch of this behaviour!!

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by Bob Boner on Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:22 pm

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I agree with the others about the FG. In addition to a little more USM, I would try a little more saturation. I like this behavioral image a lot. Thanks for sharing.

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by Rich S on Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:35 pm

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Wonderful capture, the rodent in the mouth and the look right at you are great. Composition works for me as it stands. You might try a small boost in contrast as well as the other suggestions.

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by bobsmith on Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:46 pm

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Very nice composition! I agree, there is so much to like in this image. Capturing this one during the hunt is special...

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