Portrait of a Coyote

March 1, 2011

A coyote contemplates its next move. — Coyote, Point Reyes National Seashore

I like head shots of animals, but I don’t have many because the animals are usually too far away and getting closer isn’t feasible. I spotted this coyote when it was hunting rodents about 50 to 75 yards from the road. I pulled over and started photographing it as it was “mousing.” I stayed inside my vehicle and it seemed oblivious of me. I knew that it was likely to get closer because of the contour of the land. It’s other choice was to go down a steep ravine and come up the other side. It kept working its way toward me. It came fairly close and then stopped to scratch itself. That’s when I tripped the shutter.

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John Wall says:

March 1, 2011 at 4:39 pm

That’s a great portrait. I love his expression.

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1. Jim Coda says:
  
  March 1, 2011 at 4:54 pm
  
  Thanks John.
  
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