Erik Rosengren, FPSA, PPSA
About the Image(s)
How I did it—I was invited to judge the Oklahoma Int. competition located in Oklahoma City. After the completion of same, we were treated to several photo shoots. One of which was located in the oldest mountain range in the USA, and the only one that stretches West to East. It was there that we found a Prairie Dog town. There were 100 + of these cute animals in telephoto range. “3’s a croud-Prairie Dogs” was one of my favorites. I was so mesmerized by the beautiful wild flowers that were blooming throughout their town that I almost forgot to push the shutter button. My tools for the day were Canon 7D Mark 11 coupled with the Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 IS lens, hand held at 280 mm at ISO 200. This image was made at f8 so all the Prairie Dogs were in focus but the flowers remained soft. Being heavily involved with PSA for the last 18 yrs. has presented me with so many new friends and shooting opportunities around the world, what a blessing.
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8 comments posted
I see what you mean about the wild flowers they make a stunning backdrop you did a fantastic job with the depth of field the angle of the prairie dogs is perfect and has been said you could add many a caption to this image but for me another top nature image from not only a superb photographer but someone who knows and understands his subject and that really shows in all your nature images.   Posted: 08/15/2018 15:34:28