American Badger (captive)

Posted by Dennis Olivero on Thu Oct 23, 2003 11:52 pm

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D1x/70-200VR@180/HH/ iso 125 F8 1/125s

This is "Daisy" the Triple D badger photographed on the recent STL. She liked to sneer at her trainer who I think was a little intimidated by Daisy, despite their size differences...

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend everyone..

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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:11 am

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LOL! Great shot! This looks like my ancient Sheltie when I don't share my dinner with him.

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by LHays on Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:14 am

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I've really enjoyed all the different shots that all of you came away with...just incredible. I have to think that a badger would be high on my list....something you don't often see. Excellent shot.....what a snarl!!! How many different animals did you get to photograph?

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by Phil Shaw on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:48 am

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This is a great shot, Dennis, except as posted, it's about 1ev under, which doesn't do it justice. This is one animal that I've been really looking forward to photographing.

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by PParker on Fri Oct 24, 2003 6:20 am

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Very nice shot Dennis. You have really captured the essence of the Badger personality.
I've always had utmost respect for Badgers. Between having highly capable Canine teeth and some very respectable claws, this is one animal I would avoid in a confrontation.

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by Cory Kittle on Fri Oct 24, 2003 6:25 am

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I would be too! Excellent!

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by Chas on Fri Oct 24, 2003 6:47 am

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[quote="LHays"
How many different animals did you get to photograph?[/quote]

10 different species

Dennis, the ground level and in your face snarling pose makes this quite a unique badger image. It does look a bit darker than it appeared in the field.

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by Karen S on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:24 am

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Terrific shot ..... But How come you didn't wipe his nose with a tissue before you took his picture?LOL

Very cute and great exposure and detail...

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:33 am

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Boy is SHE happy

. Excellent shot. You caught a great expression.

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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:34 am

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Phil Shaw wrote:This is a great shot, Dennis, except as posted, it's about 1ev under, which doesn't do it justice. This is one animal that I've been really looking forward to photographing.

Best wishes.

Phil thanks for looking and your comment. The exposure on the badger is 1/3 stop below "blinking light" on the histogram. If you look under the right eye, the pixels are right to the edge of loosing detail. Daisy was very similar in color to the surrounding dirt, which of course is to her advantage but does not make for a very dramatic photograph. I selectively darkened the background around the badger to put the emphasis on the animal and less on the surroundings.. Thanks again for looking..

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by Ken Cravillion on Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:22 am

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My state animal. Looks ticked off.

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by Phil Shaw on Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:27 am

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I think what I might have done here is to leave the white pixel values as they stand and just pull up the medium tone values a bit using curves to brighten the image a bit. I wondered, however, after I'd posted my initial comment whether you had reduced the b/g ev to create a "dusk" look to the shot.

Salt and pepper to taste, I guess.

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by Alan Melle on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:16 am

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Great pose! In-your-face for sure. Does appear a bit dark but it's still a fine image.

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by Tim Grams on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:30 am

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Great perspective!

Doesn't look like Daisey has much potential to be a greeter a Walmart...

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:15 am

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That is one mean looking sucker. I think UW should have put this up in their locker room last weekend before they took it on the chin from the Boilers

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by Kelly on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:16 am

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Dennis, you really captured Daisy's charm and smile here!

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by Michael Brown on Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:41 am

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Never have seen a badger from this view, and what a awesome view it is!
Mean, ........... yet beautiful!!

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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:20 pm

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Phil Shaw wrote:I think what I might have done here is to leave the white pixel values as they stand and just pull up the medium tone values a bit using curves to brighten the image a bit. I wondered, however, after I'd posted my initial comment whether you had reduced the b/g ev to create a "dusk" look to the shot.

Salt and pepper to taste, I guess.

All the best.

Phil
I tried your suggestion and it was very helpful and does look better. The midtones are a little low.. My screen at home is very bright and I always seem to be working on images in a dark room at night, probably not the best. Thanks for the suggestion, I think it really helps the image to lighten it a little.

Thanks to every one else for their perspective and comments also.

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by AlexC on Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:30 pm

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The American equivalent to the Tasmanian Devil!!!
Feared by most and respected by all!!!
Wonderful capture and love her teeth!!! Congrats!!

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by Bill Keown on Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:45 pm

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That's a mouth to be intimidated by. American Badgers are fearless and fearsome animlas. Nice image.

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