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Posted by Chris Fagyal on Sat Apr 03, 2004 1:49 pm

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Just returned from a wonderful two hours at the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake, MN. Spent some time with the Gray Wolves there and this was one of the many results I was pleased with. Finding a background that is pleasing can sometimes be difficult, but this guy decided to pose nicely right in front of some pines which allowed me to keep any fences blurred and out of the background. I hope you like the result.

Canon 10D + 400mm f/5.6 @ f/5.6. 1/125th sec, Fill at -1 2/3, ISO200
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Apr 04, 2004 4:57 am
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Wonderful capture of this beauty Chris! Love those eyes!

Very nice image. 8) :)
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by Dennis Olivero on Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:16 am
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Excellent use of fill and good background control. Looks like a very productive day!
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by Jerry Merrell on Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:52 am
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Chris, this is very nicely done. Lovely background for this wolf.

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by NDCheryl on Sun Apr 04, 2004 12:31 pm
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Great expression and detail. can't say I care for the frame though.
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by Alan Melle on Sun Apr 04, 2004 4:32 pm
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The wolf image itself is terrific! While some may like the frame personally I think it detracts significantly from the otherwise excellent image.
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by Chris Fagyal on Sun Apr 04, 2004 4:51 pm
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Since there have been a few "the frame hurts the image" reponses, here is the unframed version. I've been experimenting with frames and personally liked this one, and i know its all a matter of personal preference, but for those that dislike the frame here's the unframed one.
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by NDCheryl on Sun Apr 04, 2004 6:59 pm
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Chris,

I think this is a much stronger picture without the frame. While you did pick a color that was in the image as a 'frame' it did not seem to me to be a good choice for an image of a wolf. I expect a good many people here would prefer to see the image itself use up the 600 pixel size as opposed to having a smaller image and a large frame. Smaller frames, like drop shadows may appear to give more dimension to a shot without detracting from it and still allowing the maximum image size. It is however personal preference.
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by Kelly on Sun Apr 04, 2004 10:01 pm
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That piercing stare is wonderful, and your composition is great. I also like having all the pixels used for the image.
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by DC on Mon Apr 05, 2004 3:46 am
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He's a real beauty. You've captured him very well. Great job
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Apr 05, 2004 11:46 am
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Oh man this is awesome!!!
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by Karen S on Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:00 pm
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Nice image...great place to shoot isn't it. You did well on the BG and I think this would look great as a Vert. too.
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by Chris Fagyal on Mon Apr 05, 2004 8:15 pm
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Its a wonderful place to shoot. Karen, maybe you and I and Dennis should hook up there sometime this fall or winter :)
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