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Howling Duo


Howling Duo
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Copyright: Lise Villeneuve (lise) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM, B+W 77mm MRC Slim UV Filter
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/1200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Wolves & Coyotes, Open Up ...Part I [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-28 16:51
Viewed: 2431
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
COYOTES

The name "coyote" is borrowed from Mexican Spanish, ultimately derived from the Nahuatl word coyotl (pronounced [ˈkojoːtɬ]). Its Latin name, Canis latrans, means "barking dog."

The color of the coyote's pelt varies from grayish brown to yellowish gray on the upper parts, while the throat and belly tend to have a buff or white color. The forelegs, sides of the head, muzzle and feet are reddish brown. The back has tawn-colored underfur and long, black-tipped guard hairs that form a black dorsal stripe and a dark cross on the shoulder area. The black-tipped tail has a scent gland located on its dorsal base.

Though coyotes have been observed to travel in large groups, they primarily hunt in pairs. Typical packs consist of six closely related adults, yearlings and young. Coyote packs are generally smaller than wolf packs and associations between individuals are less stable. It has been theorised that this is due to an earlier expression of aggression, and the fact that coyotes reach their full growth in their first year, unlike wolves who reach it in their second. Common names of coyote groups are a band, a pack, or a rout.

Coyotes are primarily nocturnal but can occasionally be seen during daylight hours. Coyotes were once essentially diurnal, but have adapted to more nocturnal behavior with pressure from humans
Hearing a coyote is much more common than seeing one.

The calls a coyote makes are high-pitched and variously described as howls, yips, yelps and barks. These calls may be a long rising and falling note (a howl) or a series of short notes (yips). These calls are most often heard at dusk or night, less often during the day. Although these calls are made throughout the year, they are most common during the spring mating season and in the fall when the pups leave their families to establish new territories.

Coyotes are versatile carnivores with a 90% mammalian diet, depending on the season. They primarily eat small mammals, such as voles, eastern cottontails, ground squirrels, and mice, though they will eat birds, snakes, lizards, deer, javalina, and livestock as well as large insects and other large invertebrates. Though they will consume large amounts of carrion, they tend to prefer fresh meat. Part of the coyote's success as a species is its dietary adaptability. As such, coyotes have been known to eat human rubbish and domestic pets. Fruits and vegetables are a significant part of the coyote's diet in the autumn and winter months.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote
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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 4 N: 140] (2084)
  • [2008-03-28 16:53]

Good composition! A very special picture - I like very much. Thanks.
Carme.

Hi Lise,
Very nice capture of these coyotes. Nice composition and details.
TFS
Wei

Hello Lise,

What a wonderful scene you've captured here greatly.
Love the sight of these two howling to eachother or maybe try to get in contact with some other Coyotes being around.
Perfect technical details with great sharpness, clarity, exposure and square composition.
Most wonderful details, pose of the Coyotes and details i the snow and fur.
Perfect work. TFS!!!

Kindest regards and have a nice weekrnd,

Harry

Doggone if you didn't do some study on this one Lise! I love the double howl...it is a cute capture and informational as well...Very nice!
Bob

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 713 W: 36 N: 1554] (5001)
  • [2008-03-28 18:08]

Hi Lise,
I can almost hear them howling, what a excellent shot, the composition couldn’t be better, wonderful detail, perfect framing, just beautiful, all the best Cheers Rick :)

Hello Lise,
Great shot, fantastic composition and pov, superb sharpness and depth of field, lovely natural colors and beautiful light.
Angela

Hi Lise,

i love this howling scene of these barking dogs
Excellent POV and beautiful DOF
Perfect colors
great sharpness

TFS Thijs

Hi Lise,

What a suburp photo, amazing!
Beatiful pose of these howling Coyotes.
They are full of details and razor sharp.
That the snow is overexpose this time, don't mind.
Well done, i've i get the change!

Regards Gert

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2008-03-29 0:45]

Hola Lise,
interesante grupo musical :))
buenos detalles, y original trabajo,
saludos

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2008-03-29 2:01]

Hello Lise,
Original wonderful scene you got here. Superb composition. Beautiful clear colours and great sharpness.
Regards,
Peter

  • Great 
  • Popye Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 27] (158)
  • [2008-03-29 6:10]

Hi Lise,
Ditto on all above comments/crit.
This is a wonderful moment. Great capture of these animals. Sharp and colorful.
TFS
Jan

bonjour Lise

superbe image de ces Coyottes lors de leurs hurlements,
j'aimes ton POV, excellent DOF, belle luminositéexcellente netteté
et excellent détails des Coyottes et aussi de la neige

dans ma vie une fois seulement j'ai entendu des hurlements
de Coyottes ou de Loups sans pouvoir les voirs, TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2008-03-29 9:08]

Bonsoir Lise, quelle belle photo! Superbe, originale et avec une composition efficace et très belle. C'est vraiment impressionnant de voir ces coyotes hurler, tu devais avoir la nuque pleine de chair de poule! Ta photo est parfaite, j'aime beaucoup. Merci!

Francine

  • Great 
  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2008-03-29 9:58]

Hi Lise

Wonderful capture of the howling Coyotes, great POV and pose, good detail and very nice colours too.

Hil

  • Great 
  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2008-03-29 11:33]

Hello Lise , What a moment , a great compositie colours details light and sharpnes , very good job ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2008-03-29 14:49]

Hi Lise. This is such a clear shot of the pair. They are enjoying themselves. good detail and colour in the fur, . you have used the sun light so well. well done TFS.
Nick..

  • Great 
  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2238)
  • [2008-03-30 0:30]

Hello Lise
beautiful catch & great timing!
nice clear shot with great exposure,
Dejan

  • Great 
  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-31 20:03]

Hello Lise

This is superb! Brilliant.
The poses are wonderful.Excellent focus and sharpness.
Well saturated colours.
The composition is excellent.
Be very proud of this art!
TFS

Rob

Hello Lise! This is a "one in a million" photograph! How lucky you are to have gotten the coyotes in this timeless pose! Terrific! Linda

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