single photos Moose

The sun had set behind the mountains to the west. We were driving

along a main highway and spotted this moose. The f4.5/5.6 100-300mm

APO was on the 7D. The ISO was boosted 800. Several images taken at

1/15 and 1/20 sec. Poor conditions for sure. This image is not cover

sharp--how could it be? However, for me the image is suitable

because:

1) I like the effect of the panned (blurred) fall colors and don't

really mind the blurring on the moose, and

2) I could not have done this with my film Maxxum 7 even if I owned

an 2.8/300-mm lens as I would have had ISO 100 slide film. Just too

dark for film--and no time to change to higher ISO film.

I was happy on my 7D DSLR right away. It is special treats like this

that make the investment worthwhile.

As always, comments welcome.

Beautiful shot, I envy you. I am just back from Sweden and I have not seen any of these magnificent animals.

I love the panning and the colours... jana