james_bencke

Thanks for the feedback both positive and negative. I just liked the fact that, while you couldn't see much, you could still figure out what the figure was and the 'motion' added the affirmation to the coyote always being in motion. Add to that the lines running through the image and you have placed the coyote into civilization....but what is he waiting for? A confrontation with civilization?

Pawing through some 'old' stuff and found this....I kind of like it.

Wondering if anyone else does. I saw this coyote in a parking lot and

thought I would 'play' with the image because there just wasn't a lot

to help in the foreground or background.

Darn fine image!! The eye is captured immediately when skimming through the gallery. One of those images I wish were mine. Very marketable, Good job.

Watched your work a number of days and this is the best!! Can't imagine the number of hours you have invested, Cary, but it is all worth it, you really are at the top of the field. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Jim and add my list to those who think your stuff is very special and appreciate your sharing with us. Anyone who rates this as low can't appreciate the time required to get this shot..so don't get discouraged, there are some of us out there who like these images!

 

As an asside I have temporarily stopped posting because of the 'Good work but the horizon is canted' or 'you VIOLATED the rule of thirds!' comments. I know what it feels like to get a great image and the only thing one can comment on is a jot and tittle of the detail. If they are going to do that at least acknowledge the 'good' of the image. Some people seem to live in a world where the horizon is always level, subjects are always in the right position and the background is always uncluttered.

Hi Barry, great image and a good job of holding the highlights. I disagree about the tree on the right. I think it anchors the image for me. One idea I had is this might look good if you crop just above where the branches arch in the middle of the frame....just a thought. Thanks for sharing.

Hello David nice image. Looks like you fell into the trap I usually do...need to crop the weeds from the upper right. IMHO that would make this a little better. Next time watch the droopy greens in the lower left. At least that's one view....I could be wrong. George Lepp had a great one of these...you might want to do a search and see if you can find it. Have a good one and congrats on the wildflower photos!

Very eye catching photo. Great work James. I like the way you blended the sky with the water. Super idea!

Jan, was looking at the photos with very little time but couldn't help but give you a thumbs up on this photo!! Just great all the way framing, color, focus......good job.

What could have been a 'common' snapshot has been turned into one that really 'catches the eye'..no pun intended ;) Good job!

Grat job with focus and DOF! One only has to attempt a few of these to appreciate what a great job you have done...keep up the good work.

Hi Kevin,You know what they say about never take a picture of the north end of a southbound skunk...I think you have found one of the exceptions there are to any rule! Great job, I think you got the focus spot on! You should be proud.

Looks like you have really hit a home run with this one, Morey! It really comes together for me. Thanks for sharing!!

Very good capture! How about cropping from the top so that you end up with a square format even at the risk of cropping 2/3 of the sun off? Seems to look a little better to me.

Alex, I agree that the horizon could be a little higher, but that's just a minor thing in my opinion. Really a great photo, wish it was one of mine! Guess it pays to be the early bird....

A gull about to attemt to remove a herring from his counterpart.

Wow!!! The color layering is fantastic and really catches the eye. I think you could pick apart any photo but the reality is that, from an overall perspective, this is wonderful. Keep up the good work!

I agree with Cristina wholeheartedly! Really love to come back to the photo and find something 'new'. Good Job Chris!!!.....and ignore the 3's and consider the source!

Wow Peter! What a great capture.....even down to the drops of venom on the fangs. Guess all the shortfalls can be overlooked when you think of how hard it must have been to get this shot. Can you provide any details???

Great job Mark! You have captured all the elements, and the moment, just right.

Then I'm sure you can imagine what the original photo looks like. The red is more saturated and clouds had more contrast......a great place. Also a good place to catch bighorn sheep in the morning or evening.

What a great photo of a great friend! The eye really catches the attention. Good job and give her/him a skritch for me!

Both comments are spot on. I don't know what happens when I upload these things! When I pull this up from disc and print it out it is a really attractive photo in both settings.....this just lost all of it's glitter. Maybe I'll just give up.

Thanks for your input.

Great thought JW ! Does make one reflect right along with the subject. Would have liked to see all of her right elbow. I am also thinking about what it would look like were she facing the dark?? Anyway, just some ramblings going through my mind - good job! By the way, it appears you have one letter wrong in the spelling of your last name ;)