Here I Come
Uploaded: September 30, 2010
This bull bison was photographed in Yellowstone National Park. It was not actually coming for me, but had just come over the hilltop to check on another bull that had invaded his territory. I took this just after sunrise with a 400mm telephoto lens mounted on a tripod. This bull did start to come after the other bull, which quickly left. (Minor adjustments made with Photoshop CS3 software.)
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
R. J. Laudenbacher September 30, 2010
Wonderful capture Ted. The light and exposure to bring out the detail in his face is excellent. Sure looks like he was checking you out. #1313016Dominick M. Dimacale September 30, 2010
Great animal image, Joseph!
Dominick #8938426
Eivor Kuchta September 30, 2010
Perfect lighting and wonderful, warm light! It can be hard to bring out all the details in their dark fur, but you did it. #8938445Mary Beth Aiello September 30, 2010
Outstanding light and detail, Joseph. Love it. #8938773Michelle Alton September 30, 2010
OutSTANDing, Ted. I'm glad you were not standing right in front of him! #8939368ABDULRAHMAN AL-SABAAN September 30, 2010
Wonderful capture Joseph!Tarun Bose September 30, 2010
Excellent capture with lot of risk, Joseph. #8939968Rona L. Schwarz October 04, 2010
My goodness, TED! It looks like he was charging you!! Marvelous POV and fabulous capture of this guy. The details and clarity on his fur are terrific - they are so hard to do well b/c they are so dark but you have nailed it! #8947785Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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