Page 14 - Australian Photography - September 2017
P. 14
YOUR BE ST SHOT
NEIL BRINK
Canadian Grey Wolf
YOUR BEST SHOT EDITOR’S COMMENT
It’s all in the eyes with this stunning shot by Neil
Brink. He says he was on holiday in the Canadian
Rockies when he booked a ‘wolf encounter’. “We
ended up walking with two mature wolves and
their carers in the open bush,” he explains. “The
BL ACK A ND W HITE money shot came as one wolf turned around and
glared at me with those piercing eyes. With back
button focus, I was able to focus on his eye, giving
Obviously we struck a chord with this month’s theme, pin-sharp detail on the head and great bokeh on
the bushes. What an experience to get close to
with an incredible selection of images making our these magnificent animals!” We love the moment
captured here, helped by your balanced composition
judging task about as hard as it could get! These are our and subtle editing that emphasises those menacing
favourites from an amazing selection of black and white eyes. A striking image that was a clear winner in a
stacked field this month. Well done.
images entered in Your Best Shot.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Nikon D700, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ 200mm,
1/800s @ f2.8, ISO 200.
