Coyote in the Mist

[Ric Grupe]

Just a little after sunrise, I saw this guy but he didn't see me!

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054527-L.jpg

Then he heard the 20D.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054572-L.jpg

[kdog]

Oh man, is that ever cool... The setting, the fog, the gorgeous animal, with a moment of human contact.

Super job. :thumb

-joel

[bfjr]

I like that 2nd shot !! :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Oh man, is that ever cool... The setting, the fog, the gorgeous animal, with a moment of human contact.

Super job. :thumb

-joel

Thanks, Joel. :D

This is as close as I've ever been to a coyote. It made me feel smart for getting up at 4:45AM. :snore :eek1

[Ric Grupe]

I like that 2nd shot !! :thumb

Thanks, Ben. :D

A rare opportunity for me. :lust

[Harryb]

Excellent Ric. Love that second shot. :thumb

[wolfies]

The second shot is awesome

[Seefutlung]

We all love that second shot. I think that conversion to B&W or sepia might enhance the mood a bit. Good job.

[Ric Grupe]

Excellent Ric. Love that second shot. :thumb

Thanks, Harry.

Every dog has his day! This was mine.

In a two hour period I saw and photographed:

Wood Duck pair

Coyote

Cardinal

Red Wing Blackbird

Beaver

Muskrat

Geese

Rabbit

Turtles ( two kinds )

Squirrels (two kinds )

Yellow Finch

350 frames and 47 keepers! :D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice set there Ric. :thumb I only see birds anymore.....and mainly osprey. The 4 legged animals must have gone North on vacation. :rofl

[Ric Grupe]

Nice set there Ric. :thumb I only see birds anymore.....and mainly osprey. The 4 legged animals must have gone North on vacation. :rofl

Thanks, Mike. :D

I was somewhat surpised at how healthy looking this guy was. Probably fattening up on bird eggs. Red Winged Blackbirds build there nests in these meadows. Makes you wonder how they survive....pure numbers methinks.

[evil eggplant]

That second one is really nice

Just a little after sunrise, I saw this guy but he didn't see me!

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054527-L.jpg

Then he heard the 20D.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054572-L.jpg

[Ric Grupe]

The second shot is awesome

Hmmm....wolfies like coyotes! :rofl

Thank you.:D

[Ric Grupe]

We all love that second shot. I think that conversion to B&W or sepia might enhance the mood a bit. Good job.

Thanks. :D

I'll look into a conversion and see if it does anything for me.:nod

[ziggy53]

Ric,

I love them both, for different reasons.

The first makes the viewer wonder what the animal is interested in. The soft, subtle tones add to the mystery.

The second brings us, the viewer, to attention too. The coyote is so intent and its senses are obviously peaked.

Fantastic, both.

Thanks,

ziggy53

[STLMach1]

Wow!

Fantastic shots! Those are the rare and few moments that pay off big when they happen. Great work!

Michael

[CookieS]

Very Nice,

[dallas]

Just spectacular. I love them both......great work and planning. :thumb :thumb :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

That second one is really nice

Thanks, Rich. :D

[Ric Grupe]

Ric,

I love them both, for different reasons.

The first makes the viewer wonder what the animal is interested in. The soft, subtle tones add to the mystery.

The second brings us, the viewer, to attention too. The coyote is so intent and its senses are obviously peaked.

Fantastic, both.

Thanks,

ziggy53

Thanks. :D

I could have gone my whole life and never had this opportunity. I am grateful for it. One thing is for sure had I slept in..........nada!

[Ric Grupe]

Wow!

Fantastic shots! Those are the rare and few moments that pay off big when they happen. Great work!

Michael

Thanks very much, Michael. :):

[Ric Grupe]

Very Nice,

Thanks! :D

[davidryan]

Ric-- great shots! Youre proof that getting up and going shooting at bad times of the day pays off :-) I'm not a morning person. :wxwax

Just a little after sunrise, I saw this guy but he didn't see me!

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054527-L.jpg

Then he heard the 20D.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70054572-L.jpg

[Seefutlung]

Hey Ric how's that conversion coming? ... I'm on pins and needles.

[Ric Grupe]

Hey Ric how's that conversion coming? ... I'm on pins and needles.

I tried it....too flat looking for my taste.

I did do a softer version and worked on the eyes a little.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/70723249-L.jpg

[Ric Grupe]

Just spectacular. I love them both......great work and planning. :thumb :thumb :thumb

Thanks very much, William.

Glad you like them.:nod

[Ric Grupe]

Ric-- great shots! Youre proof that getting up and going shooting at bad times of the day pays off :-) I'm not a morning person. :wxwax

I'm not a morning person either! After the experience I had on this day, I will be making more attempts at the early hours.

Thanks, Ryan. :D (oops, David, I guess)