Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by JLC:
Great shot.

Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by Marjo:
Wonderful fall tones. Great capture.

Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
A little sharpening might improve the impact factor a bit, but still good.

Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by Balko:
Very nicely done - 10

Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by lunachicken:
Neat grab. I spent two weekends looking at these guys and never caught one bugling!

Bugling Elk
by chip_k

Comment by brentaugusuts:
Creativity=1
Focus=1
Contrast=1
Lighting=1.5
Comp=1.5

Say What?
by chip_k

Comment by lovethelight:
freaking ADORABLE! you could make this better by sharpening the shot to bring out the hair more and then going in and bringing out the eyes with sharpening and dodge and burn so they bring the viewer in, id even be interested in seeing this in black and white

Say What?
by chip_k

Comment by Sunniee:
AWwwwwww, what a cute little face!!!

Fuzzy Skull Of Death (Or, Looks Like A Camel, Smells Like A Horse)
by chip_k

Comment by DrAchoo:
Technicals: I think your 5.5 score on an animal portrait reflects the technicals are handled fairly well. Focus is on, DOF is appropriate, picture is sharp. All good stuff.

The feel: Doesn't really feel like a portrait, if you know what I mean. I've seen animal shots that truly feel expressive, but this isn't quite one of them. Probably a limiting factor.

The game: Again, I think you did pretty well at 5.5 with an animal shot. ;)

Braving The Cold
by chip_k

Comment by vtruan:
This bull is another example of a perfect wildlife shot. I need to get up to Rocky and get some wildlife shots. I haven't been there in 15+ years. That's bad.