Risk vs Reward

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Formidable?

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Image Description

Massive bull bison (Bison bison), in peak physical condition at the start of the rut, pauses for a moment to scan the herd in the plains of Lamar Valley, evaluating the competition and prospective mating partners.

Technical Details

Canon EOS 5D IV; Canon EF 200-400mm + 1.4x @ 560mm; f/8 @ 1/60 sec, ISO 100; Gitzo tripod, RRS BH 55; remote trigger

Specific Feedback

Whatever you wish, positive or otherwise.

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Nice contemplative image here with the bull surveying the field. It feels like it needs a bit less open space in front of the Bison here, but I can understand your placement with a wide open field for him to look at. I think the BW version does add a bit of somber, don’t mess with me feel to this as well.

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Thank you @Ed_Williams for your comments and suggestion. My intent was to have him appear away from the herd so he could have the best, most inclusive view of the herd.

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I really like the landscape and your placement of Bison in the frame ! I feel it needs more contrast, you need to push blacks and I wish for more of head turn.

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Thank you @JRajput for your comments. What it are you referring to " I feel it needs more contrast," With respect to the amount of head turn, I have found that wildlife does not take directions from this photographer.