Inspiring Photo: Looking for a Mate #10987001

Looking for a Mate

Uploaded: October 25, 2010

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This buck had one thing in mind and paid us no attention.
Shenandoah National Park, VA.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

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Tammy M. Anderson October 25, 2010

This Coyote came out of the woods and walked straight down the path towards us. We were certainly surprised he came so close to us. He walked past us and went on his way. My husband did get a few shots of him. #1320775

Jack Gaskin October 25, 2010

Great Buck Very Regal Stance.
Coyote , they are getting quite used to people..

Two wonderful captures

Happy Shooting
Jack #8993826

Tiia Vissak October 25, 2010

cool shots! #8993830

Avril Young October 25, 2010

heavens if the coyote walked towards me I would have dropped dead from fright...wowo..

Awesome capture Tammy.. #8993839

Gord MacEachern October 25, 2010

Two very incredible captures Tammy, love them both, very well done!
I hope you enter the coyote image in the contest, his expression and his bold gait are just incredible!!! #8993843

Michelle Alton October 25, 2010

Some fantastic wildlife catches, Tammy. Both are wonderful. #8993886

Maria A. Gonzalez October 25, 2010

He is beautiful,Tammy...What an experience that most have been.The coyote is also beautiful..Were you scare?
Beautifully capture,excellent details,poses and details...
Glad you had the opportunity to get a mini vac. and see these two and capture their portraits..
Beautiful wildlife shots. #8993892

Julie Burnett October 25, 2010

Both images are fantastic, Tammy. I can't believe they let you get so close, they don't do that up here in Ohio!! (I also hope you submit the Coyote, I agree with Gord, the gait and stare are awesome!) #8993898

Tammy M. Anderson October 25, 2010

Thanks so much everyone for the kind comments. No we weren't scared. He didn't seem to be threatened by us. Just wanted by to catch some chipmonks for his breakfast. This was a great experience. We hoped to catch up with some bears but only saw two from a distance. #8993920

Jeff Robinson October 25, 2010

Outstanding wildlife captures Tammy! What a great experience! Jeff #8993924

Carolyn M. Fletcher October 25, 2010

How fun for you!! I had one walk right up to me in Yosemite once. They aren't all that scary. #8993945

Ron McEwan October 25, 2010

A double WOW! here Tammy. Beautiful shots both of them. #8994069

Alan L. Borror October 25, 2010

Gorgeous capture, Tammy! Two superb animal images! #8994086

Robert R. Goodman October 25, 2010

Hi Tammy,Two very beautiful images.Great capture,looks like you had a wonderful shoot this last weekend!!!! #8994141

Anita Hogue October 25, 2010

Gorgeous wildlife captures, Tammy! #8994168

Douglas Pignet October 25, 2010

Lovely find and capture...Great pov & comp..Well done #8994198

Amanda D. Austwick October 25, 2010

Lovely wild life captures Tammy! #8994217

Mary L. Graham October 25, 2010

Beautiful captures Tammy I have to say I love the coyote Best!! =) #8994224

Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 25, 2010

Wow great angle. Beautiful wildlife capture Tammy.
JP #8994243

Bojan Bencic October 25, 2010

Beautiful buck, Tammy. Fantastic captures - very close for wildlife. #8994283

a2o akmal aini othman October 25, 2010

that's so close! what a wonderful wildlife shot, a great experience..love it! #8994346

Monnie Ryan October 25, 2010

Ah, love -- worked to your advantage, that's for sure! He's beautiful, and I hope he got lucky! ;-) #8994365

Rony Sagy October 25, 2010

Fantastic capture. #8994437

Jack Ryan October 25, 2010

An excellent pair of images...love them both. Well done. #8994442

Tammy M. Anderson October 25, 2010

Thanks so much Guys for the comments. #8994469

Michael G. Marshall October 25, 2010

Terrific images, Tammy! I love it when you're in the right place at the right time! Michael #8994646

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 25, 2010

Fantastic find, superb capture,Tammy!! #8994762

Stephen Zacker October 25, 2010

Very Cool. What a capture and setting. Like the catchlight in the eye #8994789

Mike Clime October 25, 2010

Outstanding wildlife captures and he is a really nice buck, Tammy! #8994878

Kerry Hill October 25, 2010

Fantastic captures Tammy, what awesome experience! #8994931

Candice C. Calhoun October 25, 2010

A PAIR of magnificent wildlife photos, Tammy! LOVE both of them!

ccc #8994937

Marty Straub October 25, 2010

Gettin' late for a mate; better get a date. Well, from the beauty in this photo it looks like the one thing he has on his mind is striking the perfect pose for you, Tammy. And you accomodated him with your usual craftsmanship. #8995007

Tammy M. Anderson October 25, 2010

Thanks Michael, Ujjwal, Stephen, Mike, Kerry, Candice and Marty. #8995091

John Connolly October 25, 2010

Two wonderful wildlife shots here Tammy! They were well captured, they look so natural! #8995188

Claudia Kuhn October 25, 2010

Wow, beautiful images Tammy! #8995299

Patrick Rouzes October 25, 2010

Two spectacular & beautiful images with superb tones, detail, clarity, setting & poses! Seems like the coyotes are getting bolder around ppl. Have been reading about that.Hope you enter the 2nd image also! Admire your talent & work, Tammy! #8995422

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 25, 2010

INCREDIBLE, Tammy! Beautiful capture along with the others I missed while on vacation! :-) k #8995602

Tammy M. Anderson October 25, 2010

Thanks John, Claudia, Patrick and Kitty. #8995637

Randy D. Dinkins October 25, 2010

Wow! Fantastic captures, great job! #8995708

Kay E. Mahoney October 25, 2010

Beautiful capture of these two wildlife animals. #8995724

Ellen Hodges October 25, 2010

Super excellent wildlife captures, Tammy!!! A big Wow on both!! The buck looks like he means business!!! #8995832

Val Feldman October 25, 2010

What a magnificent animal...he certainly has quite a macho air about him but I bet he has quite a few lovelies in his harem already! It seems (from what I noticed around here), there's no such thing as too many does for a buck! :) Excellent captures, both of them and YES, please submit the coyote! #8995869

Tammy Espino October 25, 2010

Awesome capture!! :) #8995977

Paul E. Earl October 26, 2010

He is certainly a handsome fellow! Wonderful captures! #8996136

Maria Warren October 26, 2010

wow Tammy you really take awesome photos this are both amazing!!!! #8996144

Brett Dolsen October 26, 2010

Awesome wildlife images Tammy!One thing about National Parks is animals seem to be less fearfull of humans! #8996185

Tammy M. Anderson October 26, 2010

Thanks so much Guys for the wonderful comments. #8996253

Susan Weisensel October 26, 2010

I think I would have wet myself if a coyote come that close. Both images are impressive. #8997098

Sam Britt October 26, 2010

Terrific wildlife captures, Tammy. #8998039

frank w. degenhardt October 26, 2010

Tammy- Both pictures are incredible and beautiful wildlife pictures. I love them both as each is sharp and clear in the details, the colors are so gorgeous and I love the fact that you were able to get so close. I know the heart had to be pounding. I wish your hubby had a sight, I know he would be winning them over right away. Just glad you both can share it together. Gorgeous work my friend.
Have a wonderful day and take care. #8998140

Tommy E. Burgess October 27, 2010

Very beautiful wildlife captures Tammy!! Outstanding work like always! #8998383

Tammy M. Anderson October 27, 2010

Thanks Susan, Sam, Frank and Tommy. #8998607

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 27, 2010

WOWEZA Tammy, AWESOME I cant believe you got a photo of that Buck
one to show Greg for sure!!!
AWESOME! #8999576

Patti Coblentz October 27, 2010

LOL at Marty's comment!! Both outstanding wildlife captures and rare to be so close, it seems. That coyote...what if he was hungry enough for you???!!! Be careful! Hope you enter the coyote...has a popular demand here that I totally agree with! #8999910

Renata Gusciora October 27, 2010

Wow!Terrific wildlife capture,Tammy!Great clarity! #9000228

Mitch Spence October 28, 2010

This down-low perspective is just great to show the elegance of the buck, Tammy. A couple of years ago here I saw a coyote walking down the middle of the road like this, midday too. Didn't have my camera unfortunately. #9001714

Dick W. Wyatt October 29, 2010

He sure looks "ready". Love that huge neck.
I got some good deer images at Cades Cove. #9002830

Carol Teal December 06, 2010

Wow @ the buck! An incredible capture! And about coyotes, my husband saw one about 3 weeks ago early one morning while he walked the dog. It was still dark outside and the coyote began to come towards him. We figure he may have been hungry and wanted to grab our little Chihuahua for breakfast. He probably didn't know he was on a leash. My husband yelled at him and he veered off the road and went around him, then got back on the road and was running down it. We live in a subdivison in what I consider the city, although it isn't a city as large as Tampa. There are hawks, possums, and raccoons but never would I have thought about a coyote being around. #9082823

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