Motif: Bison calf leaping over Madison River

Posted by Matt Cox on Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:35 pm

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On a trip to Yellowstone over Memorial Day weekend this year, I stopped one morning at Madison junction to photograph the bison who were hanging around. As I was getting ready to go, a small herd with a bunch of young (2-3 weeks) calfs were heading for the river, and decided to cross. I was trying to get some shots of this guy dripping water as he walked, when he took off running and did this leap between some small islands. Canon 1Ds at ISO250, 500f4 and 1.4x, 1/400 at f5.6, full frame.

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by DMcLarty on Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:39 am

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cool jump like instant take off.

The water trailing behind and under gives a real motion.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:16 am

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Excellent shot Matt!

Superb timing to catch this and tack sharp too!!

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by NDCheryl on Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:22 am

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Very nice action shot Matt. You definitely caught him at the right moment.

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by Bruno D on Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:12 am

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Superb shot!

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by chris earle on Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:21 am

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Matt,
This is another great shot. Perfect timing to catch him that high in the air.

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by Tim Grams on Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:57 am

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Cool shot- the trailing water is great. It looks a bit soft though.

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by Harvey Edelman on Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:28 am

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Excelent action shot. I'd just try to lift the shadow off the Bison which is not too difficult. All in all still a very good capture.

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by walkinman on Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:58 am

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Hey Matt,

Excellent image. The action takes first place.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:58 pm