Coyote, Point Reyes National Seashore

Photo of a coyote looking back at sunset.
Coyote at Sunset

I took this photo about a month ago at Point Reyes.  I can’t remember the exact location, but it was shot around sunset.  I usually miss sunrise at Point Reyes, but I try to always be there for sunset.   It’s the best of times — for light and wildlife.  When the sun starts getting low my senses heighten.  It’s a feeling of anticipation.  Something is going to happen.  Something better happen.  I need a good photo.  I also know that many of the animals I like to photograph, such as coyotes and bobcats, are up and beginning to hunt.  It’s time to crank up the ISO.  Time to be steady.  1/30th of a second time.  It’s make or break time.  If I get a good photo of an animal at that time the day is a success. If I don’t, the day is usually a failure.  I try not to let it get to me.  But it does.  Some.  To purchase a print of this image click here.

Coyote At Sunset

Photo of a coyote stopping in a rancher's field at sunset.
Coyote, Point Reyes National Seashore

I photographed this coyote at sunset.  For landscape photography, sunrise and sunset are the best of times.  You go to the place you want to photograph and wait for that yellow, orange and/or red light.  Sunrise and sunset are great times to photograph wildlife as well.  Unfortunately, a wild animal is not always in front of you at sunrise or sunset.  So, when you have an interesting animal to photograph at those times you are fortunate.  That’s all it takes for me to consider the day a success.