After A Meal 4-19
This Big Boy had just finished a meal and was walking away when he stopped for a brief moment and licked his choppers.
This Big Boy had just finished a meal and was walking away when he stopped for a brief moment and licked his choppers.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Aperture f/10 ISO 2500 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 560/1 
Folsom, California, US
Apr, 2019Views
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I was walking on a trail near a Bald Eagle nest in Northern California. I am out on this trail quite often as I am a volunteer at the nest site where I answer questions about the Eagles etc. There is a Coyote den not far from the nest tree. As I was walking by, I saw a Coyote walking along the fence line. We both saw each other and stopped. He had just finished eating a rodent and by his look and the way he was licking his chops, it must have been pretty good!Time
This photo was actually taken around 10:00 in the morning.Lighting
I remember there were some high clouds with filtered sunlight shining through. There was no glare which helped bring out the colors of the Coyote and the surrounding grass.Equipment
I used a Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 100-400mm IS USM II lens with a Canon 1.4 Extender handheld.Inspiration
I love photographing wildlife so when I first saw the Coyotes in the area, I made if a point to always look for them. Besides, Coyotes are so photogenic in their natural environment...how could I not take it's picture? I had also learned from seeing them that they do love to make eye contact which leads me to believe they are just as curious about us as we are of them.Editing
Yes, I used Photoshop to sharpen and bring out a little color on the Coyote and grasses.In my camera bag
For now, I have my Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 100-400mm IS USM Lens and the Canon 1.4 extender along with extra batteries, cleaning cloths and tissue. As Fall and Winter are fast approaching, I will have my rain protector for the camera/lens, and gloves for the very cold days.Feedback
I strive to connect with wildlife that I know are always in the area. As an example, I followed a pair of Great Horned Owls during their nesting season for two years. I would ride my bike to their nest site three times a week and would observe their behavior and how they interacted with their Owlets. It got to the point that when I showed up, the male would just open one eye, look at me and then go back to sleep. One day well after they fledged, I found them about 450 yards from the nest area in a walnut tree. Mama and two of her three Owlets were on a straight branch with a fresh kill. I walked to within 35' of them, took a few pictures, talked with them and left. Mama did not do any defensive posturing or clacking of her bill to warn me to leave. I believe she allowed this close encounter as we had built a repore with each other for the past two years. She knew I was no threat to her young. To me that was the highest honor that she allowed me to be that close. So, one has to take the time to get to know your subjects and find a safe way to connect and respect that they are wild animals. The reward is amazing.
