Sleeping out the storm, Ecomuseum (Montreal, QC)

© Victoria de Martigny

Sleeping out the storm, Ecomuseum (Montreal, QC)

Uploaded: December 21, 2007 16:01:43

Description

I was walking through the Ecomuseum park during the horrendous blizzard that dumped almost 40cm of snow on Montreal, mumbling under my breath about the cold, the wind and the snow. Then I saw this beautiful artic fox, cozy as could be with his tail wrapped around his body like a scarf. If this isn't a gift from nature, I don't know what is...

Shooting Data:
- VR 70-200mm @180mm (handheld)
- F/2.8
- Manual exposure mode
- 1/800 sec
- F/7.1
- +0.3 EV
- ISO 640
-

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 21, 2007

What a Wonderful find and portrait! Outstanding job Victoria and you captured a real gift for sure!!! Jeff #812741

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 21, 2007

WOW! I would have been in shock finding this beauty! Awesome job with the whites too! I bet we see this again! #5241432

Louise Kumpf December 22, 2007

Amazing & beautiful, Victoria! Thanks for sharing this gift with all of us! #5242166

Victoria de Martigny December 24, 2007

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone! I guess this just proves that sometimes it is worth it to get our butts out in the inclement weather to see what we can see :-) #5248365

Joanne Kramer January 02, 2008

Beautiful white photo! #5283923

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 11, 2008

Simply, SPECTACULAR!
~Lisa #5324884

Michelle L. Frick January 20, 2008

Amazing clarity and love your full frame composition! Beautifully done Victoria! #5368805

Angela C. French January 25, 2008

How simply beautiful! What a lucky day to find him! How far away were you? #5394622

Diane Dupuis February 22, 2008

Love it Victoria!! I have alot of shots of this little guy but this one is really special! Congrats! Isn't the Ecomuseum the best place?!?!? #5533790

Matt Quaid February 22, 2008

Awesome shot, and congrats on your finalists #5536232

Victoria de Martigny February 22, 2008

Thanks for the positive feedback everyone! Your comments and encouragement are much appreciated! #5536496

Susana Ms Heide February 22, 2008

This is one of the most beautiful animal images I've seen in a long time!!! The full frame, the high key and the textures all come together in one SUPERB image!!! Absolutely LOVE it!!! Congrats on your silver and I'm crossing my fingers for a gold :o) #5536557

Lynn M. Whitt February 23, 2008

I hope you win with this one. I love it!!!!Great shot. #5538178

Carol Teal February 24, 2008

So sweet! I love it! Congrats on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #5546993

Richard Leroux February 27, 2008

Hi Victoria, this artic fox which i've seen many of times at the ecomuseum is not that easy to capture, but did you ever !! Congradulations you inspire us newbies. #5562803

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