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Dancing with the Devil

© Emile Abbott
Deluxe Website: emile-abbott-photography.com

Dancing with the Devil

Uploaded: February 06, 2011

Description

This is a Devils Claw that I had to deal with on one of our Canyon trips. Placed it on a rock an noticed it had a shadow that made it look like it had 4 claws instead of two so I though the shadow was dancing with the Devil. Taken at ISO 250, F/10 and 1/400 sec, handheld. For Bobby Goodman who also lives with these sticky Devils Claws.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 97.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Robert R. Goodman February 06, 2011

Hi Emile,Thank you my friend so nice of you.That sure is devil claw,Excellent capture.LOL!When I was a kid growing up on the ranch,some of other kids would not touch them afraid it would bring bad luck.I would consider myself lucky to find them.Thanks again!!!! #1350831

John Connolly February 06, 2011

I love your presentation here Emile, thanks for sharing this unusual sight with us! I don't believe we have this rascals here in Australia! #9216798

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 06, 2011

Fantastic setup, lighting and capture Emile!! Jeff #9216951

Karen Slagle February 06, 2011

Super cool, Emile. We have those things too, they grab me around the ankle and scare me half to death until I look down and see what has ahold of me....LOL. #9216957

Michelle Alton February 06, 2011

Believe it or not, Emile, this image has TONS of sentimental value for me! Some of the very best days of my life! #9217066

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 06, 2011

Thanks you guys for liking this Western Image that has memories for us. I will be out for a few days but will post and comment as I can. Again Thanks Bobby, John, Jeff, Karen and Michelle. #9217202

Joy Rector February 07, 2011

beautiful shot, great detail #9218186

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 07, 2011

Thanks Joy #9218219

Carla Capra Anderson February 07, 2011

Hi Emile;
I can't recall seeing this species before. You have presented it beautifully. Great textures.
;) CC #9218392

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 07, 2011

Thanks Carla. #9218507

Stan Kwasniowski February 13, 2011

Emile, gorgeous #9238437

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 28, 2013

WONDERFUL lighting, tones and textures my friend, VERY well done!! <>< #10931009

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 29, 2013

Thanks Nancy. #10931377

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